Information
- • Real Name: - Jody Vanessa Watley
- • Born: - 30th January 1959
- • Hometown: - Chicago, Illinois, United States
- • Nationality: - American
- • Years Active: - 1977-present
- • Genre(s): - Pop • R&B • Hip Hop • Soul • Adult Contemporary • Dance • New Jack Swing • House
- • Label(s): - SOLAR • MCA • Atlantic • Giant Step Records • Avitone Records
- • Associated Acts: - Shalamar • Jermaine Stewart • George Michael • Eric B & Rakim • Madonna • Janet Jackson • Andre Cymone • 4Hero
- • Website: - jodywatley.net
Biography
Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and artist, whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance, and electronic soul. During the late 1970s and early 1980s she was a member of the r&b/funk band Shalamar, who scored many hits, notably so in the UK. In 1988, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist (as a solo artist) and has been nominated for three Grammy awards.
In 2008, she was the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Billboard magazine, and was also prominently featured in the historic black issue of Vogue Italia in 2008.
In December 2016, Billboard ranked her as the 21st most successful dance artist of all-time. and in 2017 Black Music Honors TV special recognized Watley as Crossover Music Icon Honoree for her groundbreaking achievements and influence.
In August 2018, Billboard ranked Jody Watley as one of the top female artists of all-time, at number 53.
In March 2021, Jody Watley was named the First Ambassador of the National Museum of African American Music.
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Videos
"Looking for a New Love" is a song by American dance-pop singer Jody Watley. It was released in January 1987.
Looking For A New Love
"Don't You Want Me" is a song by American singer Jody Watley from her 1987 eponymous debut studio album.
Don't You Want Me
"Real Love" is a song by American singer Jody Watley from her second studio album Larger Than Life (1989).
Real Love
"Some Kind of Lover" was Jody's third top 10 pop single from the album, and third number-one of the US dance chart.
Some Kind Of Lover
"Friends", like her previous single "Real Love", became a multi-format top-10 smash, reaching the top ten.
Friends
"Real Love" is a song by American singer Jody Watley from her second studio album Larger Than Life (1989).