Jody Watley is a GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer and style icon. Named Best New Artist in 1988, she’s one of Billboard’s Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, with 6 Top 10 Hot 100 hits, 13 No. 1 Dance singles, and genre-spanning success across R&B, Pop, Dance, and Jazz.
A visionary in music and fashion, Watley helped pave the way for Black women to break boundaries. Her influence continues—decades strong.
Long before “independent artist” was a trend, Jody Watley was already setting the blueprint.
After a chart-topping era on MCA, she started Avitone as a vehicle for her music in 1995.
She’s been pushing boundaries since that time with numerous critically acclaimed, chart topping releases and dance-floor favorites.
A Legacy of Sound. A Vibe That Endures.
Celebrate 3 decades of her Avitone label with “LET’S DANCE Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats)” — a sizzling new album of indie dance gems, remastered Avitone club classics, and chart-topping faves.
Jody Watley
Hello September! 🍂✨
What an amazing summer it’s been! Thank you for helping make LET’S DANCE Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats) a #1 U.S. iTunes Dance Album + #1 Amazon UK Hot New Dance/Electronic! 🪩💿
As we prepare to step into fall, let’s keep the energy alive — stay moving, stay inspired, and keep the music playing. Whether you’re on the dancefloor, at the gym, or just dancing in your living room — LET’S DANCE Vol. 1 is the perfect soundtrack. 🎶💃🏾
🎧 Just Push Play at the digital music streaming platforms of your choice + Keep It Moving Into Fall and Beyond!!
#JodyWatley #LetsDanceVol1 #HitThemBeats #Avitone30 #DanceMusic #WellnessThroughMusic #KeepItMoving
#HouseMusic #TopDanceAlbums2025
#Workout #WorkoutPlaylist
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✨ A Timeless Message & Cover Story Spotlight ✨
Grammy-winning music pioneer, style icon, and trendsetter Jody Watley graces the September 2020 cover of Faith Heart Magazine — looking more radiant than ever! 🌟 We had to run this back and re-share this message.
In this inspiring feature, Jody opens up about:
💫 Creating new special moments with passion and purpose
💫 Practicing a healthy, balanced lifestyle — mind, body & spirit
💫 Using her voice to inspire and empower others
“Don’t compare yourself or your life to others. When it comes to our personal health and choices, we are the captains of our own vessels.” – Jody Watley
Her message is clear: joy, inner peace, and self-belief are the ultimate beauty must-haves ✨
Available in digital + print, this cover story celebrates Jody’s fearless journey and reminds us all:
“While others are running their mouths, run your business - your calling was not a conference call - handle the business of living YOUR best life, as long as you get it, that’s what matters.” 💎
#JodyWatley #Inspiration #FaithHeartMagazine #Avitone30 #MusicLegend #GrammyWinner #SingerSongwriter #Wellness #Empowerment #Icon Wattage ⚡️✨
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#TBT 1989 ✨
Jody Watley set the MTV Video Music Awards stage on fire 🔥 with a powerful live performance and made history with her “Real Love” video!
🏆 6 MTV VMA Nominations
🎥 Directed by David Fincher
💫 A groundbreaking moment that cemented Jody’s influence as a music & fashion trendsetter — and one of the most nominated videos in MTV history at the time.
#JodyWatley #VMAs #RealLove #MusicHistory #DavidFincher #MusicLegend
Did you see this MTV VMA performance?! What’s your favorite Jody Watley Music Video?! Drop a comment below!
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Jody Watley – “Everything” ❤️
Released #OTD August 22, 1989 💿
The heartfelt ballad that touched millions ❤️— the 3rd Top 10 hit single from Jody’s platinum second solo album “Larger Than Life”.
📈 Billboard Chart Highlights:
🔥 #3 Hot R&B
🔥 #4 Hot 100
🔥 #11 Adult Contemporary
A timeless classic… then, now, and forever. ❤️🎶
#JodyWatley #Everything #LargerThanLife #MusicAnniversary #OTD #80sMusic #BillboardCharts
Revisit The Official “Everything” Video
https://youtu.be/gD0GJrm8lYE?si=AeuX4...
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✨ A quick note for everyone: there’s a viral fake video edit making the rounds that falsely suggests a reunion performance with Jody Watley. To be clear — that video is not real.
What’s circulating is old Jody Watley solo concert footage (2017) combined with the original recording of “A Night To Remember” — which Jody Watley originally sang on. This misleading edit is causing some confusion, so we wanted to set the record straight.
✅ Jody Watley has not reunited with Shalamar.
✅ She continues to shine as an independent, Grammy-winning solo artist.
✅ Her brand-new album “Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats” is out now and just debuted at #1 🎶💃🏾
Thank you to all the fans who always support the authentic artistry. Please remember to use discernment with what you see online. 💫
#JodyWatley #LetsDanceVol1 #Authenticity
Support Jody Watley by practicing discernment online.
✅ Check the source. If it’s not from Jody’s official pages, question it.
✅ Watch for edits. Fake clips often splice old footage with studio audio.
✅ Fact check. Jody has not reunited with Shalamar.
✅ Report & move on. Don’t reshare — it spreads the fake further.
✅ Support the real. Stream Let’s Dance Vol. 1 – Hit Them Beats 💃🏾🎶
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On This Day In Music
August 10, 1987 🎉
Jody Watley’s sizzling hit “Don’t You Want Me” lit up the airwaves and dance floors worldwide.
📊 Chart Impact:
#1 Dance | #3 Hot R&B | #6 Hot 100 – a massive R&B/Dance/Pop crossover smash of the year.
Written by: Jody Watley, Franne Golde, David Bryant
🎛🎧 Produced by: Bernard Edwards
🔊🪩 Radio & Club Remix: François K.
The third multi chart Top 10 hit from her multi-platinum self-titled debut 💿💿💿 – this track remains a timeless summer jam.
Video directed by Dominic Sena | Photography : Victoria Pearson | Graphic Design: Lynn Robb
Styling : Jody Watley
Mini Cone Bra Jean Paul Gaultier
DOWNLOAD | STREAM | SHARE| REVISIT & WATCH VIDEO AGAIN!
https://youtu.be/fL7Za5waqls?si=K8Fcu...
#JodyWatley #Classic #SummerVibes #OnThisDay #MusicHistory #80s #OTD #MCARecords #Billboard
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Weekend mood: ON. 🪩🩵💃🏾☀️✨
If you haven’t added Jody Watley’s NEW #1 Dance Album “Let’s Dance Vol.1 - Hit Them Beats” to your rotation yet… what are you waiting for? 😁🎶🎧
Choose your listening platform!
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#NewMusicFriday #LetsDanceVol1 #JodyWatley
#DanceMusic
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Jody Watley – LET’S DANCE Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats) 🔥🪩🎶
🎉 NOW #1 on iTunes U.S. Dance Albums! 🎉
A celebration of 30 years of independent excellence with Avitone Recordings 💿💫
This marks Jody Watley’s 3rd #1 Album on Avitone & 4th overall as a solo artist! 🌟
🩵🩷THANK YOU for the love, support! 🫶🏽
Just Push Play!! LET’S DANCE VOL.1 Hit Them Beats!!
#JodyWatley #LetsDance #HitThemBeats #iTunesDance #Avitone30 #IndependentArtist #Number1
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Long before “independent artist” was a trend, GRAMMY winning solo artist; singer, songwriter, producer and style icon Jody Watley was already setting the blueprint.
Over three decades strong doing it HER way, after a chart-topping era on MCA, she started Avitone as a vehicle for her music in 1995.
She’s been pushing boundaries since that time with numerous critically acclaimed, chart topping releases and dance-floor favorites.
A Legacy of Sound.
A Vibe That Endures.
Celebrate 30 years of Jody Watley’s Avitone label with “LET’S DANCE Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats)” — a sizzling new album of indie dance gems, remastered Avitone club classics, and chart-topping faves.
Available JULY 9 on all digital platforms!
Download • Stream • Playlist • Share
A&R: Jody Watley, Bill Coleman (Peace Bisquit), Angelo “Pepe” Skordos
Art Design: Shawn West & Jody Watley
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🔥Another trailblazing moment in music history for Jody Watley 💥
💃🏾 Jody Watley made music history in 2005 with the “Looking For A New Love” Remixes — taking the same song to #1 on Billboard’s Dance Chart in two different decades (1987 & 2005). 🔥🎶
💫Reimagined with re-recorded vocals and a cutting-edge remix team (ROCAsound, Craig C., Levon Vincent, Chris Joss + more), this Avitone/Peace Bisquit / Curvve release proved once again: timeless music evolves, reinvents, and still slaps. # 1 in two separate eras-and one independently.
🎉Commemoration 3 Decades of Avitone Independent Releases🎉
#JodyWatley #LookingForANewLove #Avitone30 #DanceClassic #RemixCulture #TimelessVibes #wbw #tbt
#summerplaylist
Stream | Download | Playlist #summervibes 🎶🎧☀️🏖️🎇
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