Jody Watley, singer/songwriter/producer/independent label owner, is one of the architects of 21st century pop. From her groundbreaking marriage of rap & R&B (1987’s “Friends,” a collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim) to her vision-forward marriage of high fashion, street fashion and music in the ‘80s (long before it became the norm), to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts, and the ease with which she crossed and still crosses genre, Watley forged the template that is now everybody’s playbook. Listed as one of Billboard Magazine's Top Female Artists and Top Dance Artists of All Time in 2018; Winner of the Best New Artist Grammy in 1987, Jody Watley’s entire career has been about looking forward, drawing inspiration from personal heroes and iconoclasts always ten steps ahead of the pack. The Chicago native’s eclectic repertoire – R&B, hip-hop, House, jazz, pop, drum & bass, ambient, spoken-word – is built on a positive vision and a strong taste for artistic and aesthetic risk. As an original member and the distinct female sound of the legendary disco soul group Shalamar singing on all of the pinnacle hits; Watley's own definition of success centered then and now on artistic growth and freedom, not simply replicating whatever was or is hot at the moment. https://www.jodywatley.net
#tbt #Rakim #RakimtgaGodMC in #NewYork 98 "Off The Hook" Remix video. Did you know we did the first Pop/R&B/Dance/HipHop Rap /Sung collaboration going into the Top 10 in 89 #Friends from my second solo album. Rakim wrote his verses - there was precendent so I pitched it as a duet --glad he dug it and was into the collaboration concept bringing genres together on an original song the formula was established and continues eventually also having a category in @thegrammys #JodyWatley #EricBandRakim #Pioneers #music #history #hiphoplegends #PaidinFull #iaintnojoke #respect
The Jody "Watley" booties by @jeromecrousseau from his Fall 2014 collection arrived - Yaasss! Still sinking in that I have a fierce shoe named after me - and was inspiration for this hot collection. Merci Beaucoup Jerome! ❤️💃 #itsinthemusic #inspiration #style #fashion #streetstyle #designers #JeromeCRousseau #JodyWatley
Thank you @ebonymagazine for including me - @jodywatley on your Top 25 Black Music Style Icons - very honored to be on the list and to receive the acknowledgement ❤️✨💃#JodyWatley #itsinthemusic #fashion #style #independent #icons #trendsetters #music #popculture #streetstyle
"Watley" Available Fall 2014 @jeromecrousseau shout out to @bryanrabin and @adambravin from Giorgio's - where we were introduced #nightlife #style #jeromecrousseau #jodywatley #inspiration #music #fashion #designershoes #walkyourpath #werk
#repost @jeromecrousseau Billboard Mag. Aug 8 says "Fall 2014 is a tribute to Jody Watley...she's independent, gorgeous, sexy and has integrity.." Included in collection is "Watley" pictured top right. - I said "When you wear his shoes, you feel like a queen with an edge." ❤️✨🎉 💃 #itsinthemusic #fashion #style #designershoes #glam #jeromecrousseau #JodyWatley #inspiration
"..the rhythm can be a field of dreams.." Get it at iTunes. Amazon, GooglePlay or exclusive CD jodywatley.net #Paradise #JodyWatley #itsinthemusic - thank you @rheray for the visuals - @mashibeats and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Another photo from Giorgio's 1st anniversary bash with make-up artist and longtime friend @kathyjeung - thank you Kathy, did not want to wash my face 😊✨💄🎉 #jodywatley #nightlife #giorgios #makeup #artistry
Nothing like a longtime best friend, laughter and a Saturday night at Giorgio's on the Sunset Strip ❤✨🎉😊💃 Check out Giorgio's 1st Anniversary highlights on WWD.com and Blackbook bbook.com links at jodywatley.net #friends #jodywatley #giorgios #itsinthemusic #music #dance #nightlife
