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class="vector-toc-numb">2.5</span> <span>1995: <i>Affection</i></span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-1995:_Affection-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-1996:_Greatest_Hits_album" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#1996:_Greatest_Hits_album"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">2.6</span> <span>1996: <i>Greatest Hits</i> album</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-1996:_Greatest_Hits_album-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-1997–1998:_Flower" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#1997–1998:_Flower"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">2.7</span> <span>1997–1998: <i>Flower</i></span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-1997–1998:_Flower-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-1999:_The_Saturday_Night_Experience_Volume_1" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" 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class="hlist"><ul><li>Vocals</li><li>piano</li><li>keyboards</li></ul></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><span class="nowrap">Years active</span></th><td class="infobox-data">1973–present</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Labels</th><td class="infobox-data"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><div class="hlist"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/SOLAR_Records" title="SOLAR Records">SOLAR</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/MCA_Records" title="MCA Records">MCA</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Atlantic_Records" title="Atlantic Records">Atlantic</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Giant_Step_Records" class="mw-redirect" title="Giant Step Records">Giant Step Records</a></li> <li>Avitone Records</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="color: #202122;background-color: #b0c4de"></th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Website</th><td class="infobox-data"><span class="url"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://jodywatley.net">jodywatley<wbr />.net</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="shortdescription nomobile noexcerpt noprint searchaux" style="display:none">Musical artist</div> <p><b>Jody Vanessa Watley</b> (born January 30, 1959)<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> is an American singer, songwriter and producer whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance and electronic soul.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Paoletta2003_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Paoletta2003-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> During the late 1970s and early 1980s, she was a member of the R&B/funk band <a href="/wiki/Shalamar" title="Shalamar">Shalamar</a>, who scored many hits, notably in the UK. In 1988, she won the <a href="/wiki/Grammy_Award" class="mw-redirect" title="Grammy Award">Grammy Award</a> for <a href="/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_New_Artist" title="Grammy Award for Best New Artist">Best New Artist</a> (as a solo artist)<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and has been nominated for three Grammy awards.<sup id="cite_ref-grammy.com_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-grammy.com-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 2008, she was the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from <i><a href="/wiki/Billboard_(magazine)" title="Billboard (magazine)">Billboard</a></i> magazine, and was also prominently featured<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> in the historic black issue of <i><a href="/wiki/Vogue_Italia" title="Vogue Italia">Vogue Italia</a></i> in 2008. </p><p>In December 2016, <i><a href="/wiki/Billboard_(magazine)" title="Billboard (magazine)">Billboard</a></i> ranked her as the 21st-most-successful dance artist of all time,<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and in 2017 Black Music Honors TV special recognized Watley as Crossover Music Icon Honoree for her groundbreaking achievements and influence.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In August 2018, <i><a href="/wiki/Billboard_(magazine)" title="Billboard (magazine)">Billboard</a></i> ranked Jody Watley as one of the top female artists of all time, at number 53.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In March 2021, Jody Watley was named the First Ambassador of the <a href="/wiki/National_Museum_of_African_American_Music" title="National Museum of African American Music">National Museum of African American Music</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 2022, Jody Watley received an honorary doctorate in business and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from <a href="/wiki/Joe_Biden" title="Joe Biden">Joe Biden</a> at Jody Watley Day at Georgia State Capitol,<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and was inducted into <a href="/wiki/Women_Songwriters_Hall_of_Fame" title="Women Songwriters Hall of Fame">Women Songwriters Hall of Fame</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 2023, <a href="/wiki/Sirius_XM_Satellite_Radio" class="mw-redirect" title="Sirius XM Satellite Radio">Sirius XM Satellite Radio</a> launched "The Jody Watley Show", a monthly life, music and culture show featuring celebrity guests and classic R&B hits.<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Youth_and_early_career">Youth and early career</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Youth and early career"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1977–1983:_Soul_Train_and_Shalamar"><span id="1977.E2.80.931983:_Soul_Train_and_Shalamar"></span>1977–1983: <i>Soul Train</i> and Shalamar</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: 1977–1983: Soul Train and Shalamar"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-halign-left" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Jody_Watley_-_Dorsey_High_School_-_Class_of_1977.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Jody_Watley_-_Dorsey_High_School_-_Class_of_1977.jpg/180px-Jody_Watley_-_Dorsey_High_School_-_Class_of_1977.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="220" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Jody_Watley_-_Dorsey_High_School_-_Class_of_1977.jpg/270px-Jody_Watley_-_Dorsey_High_School_-_Class_of_1977.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Jody_Watley_-_Dorsey_High_School_-_Class_of_1977.jpg/360px-Jody_Watley_-_Dorsey_High_School_-_Class_of_1977.jpg 2x" data-file-width="526" data-file-height="644" /></a><figcaption>Jody Watley in 1977</figcaption></figure> <p>Watley was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Watley made her first stage appearance at eight years old with family friend and godfather <a href="/wiki/Jackie_Wilson" title="Jackie Wilson">Jackie Wilson</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> She got her start on the TV dance show <i><a href="/wiki/Soul_Train" title="Soul Train">Soul Train</a></i> at the age of 14. At <a href="/wiki/Susan_Miller_Dorsey_High_School" title="Susan Miller Dorsey High School">Dorsey High School</a> she was voted 'best dancer' in her senior class poll.<sup id="cite_ref-Dorsey-1977-Watley_22-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Dorsey-1977-Watley-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Documented by <i><a href="/wiki/Ebony_(magazine)" title="Ebony (magazine)">Ebony</a></i> magazine in 1977 as a part of "The New Generation," Jody Watley was one of the most popular dancers on the show and recognized as a trendsetter for her style and dance moves.<sup id="cite_ref-waackdancers_23-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-waackdancers-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> As standouts on the television show, Watley and fellow <i>Soul Train</i> dancer <a href="/wiki/Jeffrey_Daniel" title="Jeffrey Daniel">Jeffrey Daniel</a> were selected to join Gary Mumford and become original members of the <a href="/wiki/R%26B" class="mw-redirect" title="R&B">R&B</a> group <a href="/wiki/Shalamar" title="Shalamar">Shalamar</a> by show creator <a href="/wiki/Don_Cornelius" title="Don Cornelius">Don Cornelius</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> (Mumford was shortly replaced by <a href="/wiki/D-Town_Records" title="D-Town Records">Gerald Brown</a>, and Brown himself was soon replaced by <a href="/wiki/Howard_Hewett" title="Howard Hewett">Howard Hewett</a> as lead vocalist.<sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-jetshalamar1980_27-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-jetshalamar1980-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>) The lineup of Hewett, Watley and Daniel would be the most successful. Watley remained with Shalamar from 1977 to 1983.<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The trio released several albums and scored several hits on both the pop and R&B charts including "Take That to the Bank", "The Second Time Around", "Make That Move", "For the Lover In You", "Dead Giveaway" and "A Night to Remember". Because of conflicts within the group, disagreements about the artistic direction of Shalamar with <a href="/wiki/Dick_Griffey" title="Dick Griffey">Dick Griffey</a>, and lack of payment from Solar Records, she finally left the group in 1983, prior to the release of <i>The Look</i> album.<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>After leaving Shalamar in 1984, Watley moved to England, and while there she recorded a guest vocal with British Jamaican roots reggae group <a href="/wiki/Musical_Youth" title="Musical Youth">Musical Youth</a><sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> for their album, <i><a href="/wiki/Different_Style!" title="Different Style!">Different Style!</a></i>. She also recorded with <a href="/wiki/Gary_Langan" title="Gary Langan">Gary Langan</a>, <a href="/wiki/Anne_Dudley" title="Anne Dudley">Anne Dudley</a> and <a href="/wiki/J._J._Jeczalik" title="J. J. Jeczalik">J. J. Jeczalik</a> (who later became <a href="/wiki/Art_of_Noise" title="Art of Noise">Art of Noise</a>). She had a brief stint with <a href="/wiki/Phonogram_Records" class="mw-redirect" title="Phonogram Records">Phonogram Records</a> where two singles were released (in the UK, Europe and Australia—though crucially not America) under the <a href="/wiki/Mononym" title="Mononym">mononym</a> 'Jody': "Where the Boys Are" and "Girls Night Out". Also during this era, and after departing the group, she took part in <a href="/wiki/Bob_Geldof" title="Bob Geldof">Bob Geldof</a>'s <a href="/wiki/Band_Aid_(band)" title="Band Aid (band)">Band Aid</a> recording of "<a href="/wiki/Do_They_Know_It%27s_Christmas%3F" title="Do They Know It's Christmas?">Do They Know It's Christmas?</a>", which included <a href="/wiki/Bono" title="Bono">Bono</a>, <a href="/wiki/Boy_George" title="Boy George">Boy George</a>, <a href="/wiki/Sting_(musician)" title="Sting (musician)">Sting</a>, <a href="/wiki/George_Michael" title="George Michael">George Michael</a>, <a href="/wiki/Phil_Collins" title="Phil Collins">Phil Collins</a>, <a href="/wiki/Status_Quo_(band)" title="Status Quo (band)">Status Quo</a>, <a href="/wiki/Paul_Weller" title="Paul Weller">Paul Weller</a>, <a href="/wiki/Bananarama" title="Bananarama">Bananarama</a> and other prominent Irish and British artists. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Solo_career">Solo career</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Solo career"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1987–1988:_Jody_Watley_and_commercial_breakthrough"><span id="1987.E2.80.931988:_Jody_Watley_and_commercial_breakthrough"></span>1987–1988: <i>Jody Watley</i> and commercial breakthrough</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: 1987–1988: Jody Watley and commercial breakthrough"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-left" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Thrillvideo.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Thrillvideo.jpg/220px-Thrillvideo.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="220" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Thrillvideo.jpg/330px-Thrillvideo.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Thrillvideo.jpg/440px-Thrillvideo.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1270" data-file-height="1268" /></a><figcaption>Watley in Paris shooting the music video for "<a href="/wiki/Still_a_Thrill" title="Still a Thrill">Still a Thrill</a>" in 1987</figcaption></figure> <p>After two-and-a-half years in England, Watley returned to America and secured a recording deal with <a href="/wiki/MCA_Records" title="MCA Records">MCA Records</a>, eager to establish her own identity.<sup id="cite_ref-DeCurtis23_32-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-DeCurtis23-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Her debut solo studio album, titled <i><a href="/wiki/Jody_Watley_(album)" title="Jody Watley (album)">Jody Watley</a></i>, was released in March 1987, and she co-wrote six of the album's nine songs with partner <a href="/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Cymone" title="André Cymone">André Cymone</a>, who also produced her first four albums. In an interview with <i><a href="/wiki/Rolling_Stone" title="Rolling Stone">Rolling Stone</a></i>, Watley would say that she wanted to showcase her voice against "really <a href="/wiki/Funk" title="Funk">funky</a> hard dance tracks".<sup id="cite_ref-DeCurtis23_32-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-DeCurtis23-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The album's <a href="/wiki/Lead_single" title="Lead single">lead single</a>, "<a href="/wiki/Looking_for_a_New_Love" title="Looking for a New Love">Looking for a New Love</a>", became a hit and was certified <a href="/wiki/RIAA_certification" title="RIAA certification">Gold</a> by the <a href="/wiki/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America" title="Recording Industry Association of America">Recording Industry Association of America</a> (RIAA).<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The album peaked at number ten on the U.S. <a href="/wiki/Billboard_200" title="Billboard 200"><i>Billboard</i> 200</a>, number one on the <a href="/wiki/Top_R%26B/Hip-Hop_Albums" title="Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums">Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums</a> chart, and sold two million copies in the United States and a total of four million copies worldwide. It produced five <a href="/wiki/Uptempo" class="mw-redirect" title="Uptempo">uptempo</a> dance and <a href="/wiki/Contemporary_R%26B" title="Contemporary R&B">R&B</a> singles that charted on the <a href="/wiki/Billboard_Hot_100" title="Billboard Hot 100"><i>Billboard</i> Hot 100</a>, with three peaking within the top ten: "Looking for a New Love" (#2), "<a href="/wiki/Still_a_Thrill" title="Still a Thrill">Still a Thrill</a>" (#56), "<a href="/wiki/Don%27t_You_Want_Me_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Don't You Want Me (Jody Watley song)">Don't You Want Me</a>" (#6), "<a href="/wiki/Some_Kind_of_Lover" title="Some Kind of Lover">Some Kind of Lover</a>" (#10) and "<a href="/wiki/Most_of_All" title="Most of All">Most of All</a>" (#60)<sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Also included on her debut album was a duet with <a href="/wiki/George_Michael" title="George Michael">George Michael</a>, "Learn to Say No", produced by <a href="/wiki/Bernard_Edwards" title="Bernard Edwards">Bernard Edwards</a> of <a href="/wiki/Chic_(band)" title="Chic (band)">Chic</a> fame. </p><p>At the <a href="/wiki/30th_Annual_Grammy_Awards" title="30th Annual Grammy Awards">30th Annual Grammy Awards</a> of 1988, Watley won the award for <a href="/wiki/Best_New_Artist" class="mw-redirect" title="Best New Artist">Best New Artist</a>, and was nominated for <a href="/wiki/Best_Female_R%26B_Vocal_Performance" class="mw-redirect" title="Best Female R&B Vocal Performance">Best Female R&B Vocal Performance</a>. That same year, she also received nominations for two <a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Awards" title="MTV Video Music Awards">MTV Video Music Awards</a> and three <a href="/wiki/Soul_Train_Awards" class="mw-redirect" title="Soul Train Awards">Soul Train Awards</a>. After Shalamar she had two singles released under the name of 'Jody', without her last name even though adverts in UK pop magazine <i>Smash Hits</i> mentioned that she was "formerly of Shalamar". This "technicality" (no second name), allowed her controversially to be considered a "New Artist" at the Grammys, beating <a href="/wiki/Breakfast_Club_(band)" title="Breakfast Club (band)">Breakfast Club</a>, <a href="/wiki/Cutting_Crew" title="Cutting Crew">Cutting Crew</a>, <a href="/wiki/Terence_Trent_D%27Arby" title="Terence Trent D'Arby">Terence Trent D'Arby</a> and <a href="/wiki/Swing_Out_Sister" title="Swing Out Sister">Swing Out Sister</a>. Shortly after winning the Grammy, Watley would be featured in <i><a href="/wiki/Harper%27s_Bazaar" title="Harper's Bazaar">Harper's Bazaar</a></i> magazine photographed by <a href="/wiki/Francesco_Scavullo" title="Francesco Scavullo">Francesco Scavullo</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1989–1990:_Larger_Than_Life_and_continued_success"><span id="1989.E2.80.931990:_Larger_Than_Life_and_continued_success"></span>1989–1990: <i>Larger Than Life</i> and continued success</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: 1989–1990: Larger Than Life and continued success"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Jw_in_vintage90.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Jw_in_vintage90.jpg/170px-Jw_in_vintage90.jpg" decoding="async" width="170" height="241" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Jw_in_vintage90.jpg/255px-Jw_in_vintage90.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Jw_in_vintage90.jpg/340px-Jw_in_vintage90.jpg 2x" data-file-width="788" data-file-height="1116" /></a><figcaption>Watley circa 1989</figcaption></figure> <p>In the spring of 1989, Watley released her second studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Larger_Than_Life_(Jody_Watley_album)" class="mw-redirect" title="Larger Than Life (Jody Watley album)">Larger Than Life</a></i>, co-writing eleven of the album's twelve songs. The album sold over four million copies worldwide, reaching number 16 on the <i>Billboard</i> 200, and produced four singles: "<a href="/wiki/Real_Love_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Real Love (Jody Watley song)">Real Love</a>" Certified Gold by RIAA (US #2, #1 R&B, #2 Dance, UK #31), a Gold-certificated single and her first <a href="/wiki/Top_40" title="Top 40">Top 40</a> UK single since "Looking for a New Love" in 1987; "<a href="/wiki/Friends_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Friends (Jody Watley song)">Friends</a>" featuring <a href="/wiki/Eric_B._%26_Rakim" title="Eric B. & Rakim">Eric B. & Rakim</a> (US #9, #3 R&B, #7 Dance, UK #21) was the first R&B, Pop, Rap, Dance collaboration to cross over Top 10 on multiple charts;<sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and "<a href="/wiki/Everything_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Everything (Jody Watley song)">Everything</a>" (US #4, #3 R&B), her first ballad released as a single. The album's fourth and final single, "Precious Love", was a minor hit, peaking at number 87 on the <i>Billboard</i> Hot 100.<sup id="cite_ref-BillboardSinglesJodyWatley_37-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-BillboardSinglesJodyWatley-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> "Friends" is notable for being the first multi-format hit single to include the formula of a pop star featuring a guest rapper with the custom full 16-bar <a href="/wiki/Song_structure#Verse" title="Song structure">verses</a> and <a href="/wiki/Bridge_(music)" title="Bridge (music)">bridge</a> concept, and distinguishable from the rap "Intro" by <a href="/wiki/Melle_Mel" title="Melle Mel">Melle Mel</a> on <a href="/wiki/Chaka_Khan" title="Chaka Khan">Chaka Khan</a>'s notable cover of <a href="/wiki/Prince_(musician)" title="Prince (musician)">Prince</a>'s song "<a href="/wiki/I_Feel_for_You" title="I Feel for You">I Feel for You</a>". The successful "Friends" formula would become a mainstay formula in commercial pop music and was added as a category at the Grammys under <a href="/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Rap/Sung_Collaboration" class="mw-redirect" title="Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration">Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration</a> in 2002.<sup id="cite_ref-Hess,_Mickey_2007_p._154_38-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Hess,_Mickey_2007_p._154-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-William_Jelani_2007_p._142_39-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-William_Jelani_2007_p._142-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>During the summer of 1989, the "Real Love" video, directed by Hollywood director <a href="/wiki/David_Fincher" title="David Fincher">David Fincher</a>, was nominated for seven <a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Awards" title="MTV Video Music Awards">MTV Video Music Awards</a> including <a href="/wiki/MTV" title="MTV">Breakthrough Video</a>, <a href="/wiki/MTV" title="MTV">Best Art Direction</a>, <a href="/wiki/MTV" title="MTV">Best Dance Video</a> and <a href="/wiki/MTV" title="MTV">Best Female Video</a> at the 1989 ceremony. That record was held until <a href="/wiki/Michael_Jackson" title="Michael Jackson">Michael Jackson</a> and <a href="/wiki/Janet_Jackson" title="Janet Jackson">Janet Jackson</a>'s video "Scream" received 11 <a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Awards" title="MTV Video Music Awards">VMA</a> nominations in 1995. The next year, she was nominated for two <a href="/wiki/Soul_Train_Awards" class="mw-redirect" title="Soul Train Awards">Soul Train Awards</a>, an <a href="/wiki/NAACP_Image_Award" class="mw-redirect" title="NAACP Image Award">NAACP Image Award</a> for Outstanding Female Artist, and a Narm Award for Best Selling R&B Female Album. While riding high on her <i>Larger Than Life World Tour</i>, a <a href="/wiki/Remix_album" title="Remix album">remix album</a>, titled <i><a href="/wiki/You_Wanna_Dance_with_Me%3F" title="You Wanna Dance with Me?">You Wanna Dance with Me?</a></i>, was released in October 1989 and achieved Gold status in America. 1989 also saw Watley featured in <i>Harper's Bazaar</i> "Ten Most Beautiful Women" issue, photographed by <a href="/wiki/Matthew_Rolston" title="Matthew Rolston">Matthew Rolston</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-McDowell1989_40-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-McDowell1989-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> That same year Watley appeared on the cover of the Japanese high-fashion magazine <i>SPUR</i> for its debut issue.<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Watley released the million-selling "Dance to Fitness"—a first for an African-American woman and artist.<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1991–1992:_Affairs_of_the_Heart_and_change_in_style"><span id="1991.E2.80.931992:_Affairs_of_the_Heart_and_change_in_style"></span>1991–1992: <i>Affairs of the Heart</i> and change in style</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: 1991–1992: Affairs of the Heart and change in style"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:JodyWatley_Pres_FirstLady_Bush.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/JodyWatley_Pres_FirstLady_Bush.jpg/220px-JodyWatley_Pres_FirstLady_Bush.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="149" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/JodyWatley_Pres_FirstLady_Bush.jpg/330px-JodyWatley_Pres_FirstLady_Bush.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/JodyWatley_Pres_FirstLady_Bush.jpg/440px-JodyWatley_Pres_FirstLady_Bush.jpg 2x" data-file-width="600" data-file-height="407" /></a><figcaption>Watley photographed with President <a href="/wiki/George_H._W._Bush" title="George H. W. Bush">George H. W. Bush</a>, First Lady <a href="/wiki/Barbara_Bush" title="Barbara Bush">Barbara Bush</a>, 1992</figcaption></figure> <p>Watley would state that she was eager to change her musical range and image, and no longer wanted to be seen as just a dance diva.<sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> She was inspired toward a more introspective approach for "Affairs Of The Heart", wanting to address social concerns.<sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In December 1991, Watley released her third album, <i><a href="/wiki/Affairs_of_the_Heart_(album)" title="Affairs of the Heart (album)">Affairs of the Heart</a></i>, described by Justin Kantor in <i>Guide to Soul</i> as an overlooked standout of her 1980s and 1990s output.<sup id="cite_ref-46" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-46"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>46<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The album peaked at No. 124 on the U.S. chart, and #21 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. </p><p>The lead single, "I Want You," failed to crack the top 40, peaking at No. 61 on the <a href="/wiki/Billboard_Hot_100" title="Billboard Hot 100"><i>Billboard</i> Hot 100</a> chart, though peaking at No. 5 on the U.S. R&B singles chart, and #17 Dance. The second single, "<a href="/wiki/I%27m_the_One_You_Need" title="I'm the One You Need">I'm the One You Need</a>", reached No. 3 Dance and peaked at No. 19 on the U.S. Hot 100. The final single was the ballad "<a href="/wiki/It_All_Begins_with_You" title="It All Begins with You">It All Begins with You</a>", her first single to miss the U.S. Hot 100. Watley earned an invitation by President <a href="/wiki/George_H._W._Bush" title="George H. W. Bush">George H. W. Bush</a> in 1992 to perform this song at the <a href="/wiki/White_House" title="White House">White House</a>. Watley used the opportunity to encourage the government to provide more support and funding for public schools.<sup id="cite_ref-books.google.com_47-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-books.google.com-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Watley recorded "It's All There" for the movie <i><a href="/wiki/Switch_(1991_film)" title="Switch (1991 film)">Switch</a></i> with the composer <a href="/wiki/Henry_Mancini" title="Henry Mancini">Henry Mancini</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-48" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-48"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>48<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1993–1994:_Intimacy"><span id="1993.E2.80.931994:_Intimacy"></span>1993–1994: <i>Intimacy</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: 1993–1994: Intimacy"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-left" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Jwaffairs93_mini.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Jwaffairs93_mini.jpg/170px-Jwaffairs93_mini.jpg" decoding="async" width="170" height="219" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Jwaffairs93_mini.jpg/255px-Jwaffairs93_mini.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Jwaffairs93_mini.jpg 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="386" /></a><figcaption>Promotional photo, 1993</figcaption></figure> <p>Apparently undeterred by disappointing sales, Watley stated she was more concerned with broadening her creative boundaries than in having huge record sales.<sup id="cite_ref-49" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-49"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>49<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In November 1993, MCA released her fourth solo album, the introspective relationship-themed <a href="/wiki/Intimacy_(Jody_Watley_album)" title="Intimacy (Jody Watley album)"><i>Intimacy</i></a>. Noting that the <a href="/wiki/New_jack_swing" title="New jack swing">new jack swing</a> was popular in R&B at the time, Amy Linden wrote in <i>People</i> magazine that <i>Intimacy</i> continued the process of Watley's move toward more refreshingly adult themes and that Watley was deserving of serious attention.<sup id="cite_ref-50" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-50"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>50<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Watley herself said that the songs she wrote were always personal statements.<sup id="cite_ref-lives_51-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-lives-51"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>51<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><i>Intimacy</i> with its songs of "romance and angst"<sup id="cite_ref-lives_51-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-lives-51"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>51<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> reached No. 164 on the U.S. Top 200 Album Chart and No. 38 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. The first single was "Your Love Keeps Working On Me", barely scraped onto the Hot 100 at No. 100 and also peaked at No. 2 Dance and No. 26 R&B/Hip-Hop. Watley added video director to her résumé for the next single, the spoken-word tune "<a href="/wiki/When_a_Man_Loves_a_Woman_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="When a Man Loves a Woman (Jody Watley song)">When a Man Loves a Woman</a>".<sup id="cite_ref-52" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-52"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>52<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> "When a Man Loves a Woman" reached No. 11 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop and U.S. No. 8 Dance. Although not a pop hit in the U.S. or UK as well, the BBG remix of this song topped the Dance charts in the UK. The album also contained the song "Ecstasy", produced by <a href="/wiki/David_Morales" title="David Morales">David Morales</a>, which became an underground hit and later appeared on her <i>Greatest Hits</i> collection. Like its predecessor, "Intimacy" would not be a strong seller, but would continue to give Watley better critical success. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1995:_Affection">1995: <i>Affection</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: 1995: Affection"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Having parted ways with MCA Records, Watley took an independent path and started her own label, Avitone Records, and released her fifth studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Affection_(Jody_Watley_album)" title="Affection (Jody Watley album)">Affection</a></i>, in July 1995. The album was engineered and produced by the <a href="/wiki/Booker_T._Jones" title="Booker T. Jones">Booker T. Jones</a> and <a href="/wiki/Angelo_Earl" title="Angelo Earl">Angelo Earl</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-53" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-53"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>53<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> She aligned Avitone with the independent <a href="/wiki/Bellmark_Records" title="Bellmark Records">Bellmark Records</a> for distribution. According to a review of the album "Affection" by Jose Promis of <i><a href="/wiki/AllMusic" title="AllMusic">AllMusic</a></i>, the release lacked the urgency and immediency of her dance-era hits, but was an engaging collection of slow burners, mid-tempo and jazzy R&B.<sup id="cite_ref-54" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-54"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>54<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The album's title track, "Affection", didn't crack the Hot 100 but became a moderate R&B hit, peaking at No. 28 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.<sup id="cite_ref-55" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-55"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>55<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1996:_Greatest_Hits_album">1996: <i>Greatest Hits</i> album</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: 1996: Greatest Hits album"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Jodywatley_rizzo_broadway.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Jodywatley_rizzo_broadway.jpg/220px-Jodywatley_rizzo_broadway.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="273" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Jodywatley_rizzo_broadway.jpg/330px-Jodywatley_rizzo_broadway.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Jodywatley_rizzo_broadway.jpg/440px-Jodywatley_rizzo_broadway.jpg 2x" data-file-width="909" data-file-height="1126" /></a><figcaption>Watley on Broadway in New York as Rizzo in <i><a href="/wiki/Grease_(musical)" title="Grease (musical)">Grease</a></i>, 1996</figcaption></figure><p> In 1996, Watley played Rizzo in the musical <i><a href="/wiki/Grease_(musical)" title="Grease (musical)">Grease</a></i> on <a href="/wiki/Broadway_theater" class="mw-redirect" title="Broadway theater">Broadway theater</a> in New York City, the first African-American woman to play the role.<sup id="cite_ref-56" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-56"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>56<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Watley was photographed by <a href="/wiki/Victor_Skrebneski" title="Victor Skrebneski">Victor Skrebneski</a> for the <a href="/wiki/Saks_Fifth_Avenue" title="Saks Fifth Avenue">Saks Fifth Avenue</a> Defining Style Fall Catalog, where she appeared in a 15-page high-fashion layout. That fall, Watley appeared on the <a href="/wiki/Music_recording_certification" title="Music recording certification">platinum-selling</a> single "This Is For The Lover In You" by <a href="/wiki/Babyface_(musician)" title="Babyface (musician)">Babyface</a>. The single also featured <a href="/wiki/LL_Cool_J" title="LL Cool J">LL Cool J</a> and Watley's former Shalamar bandmates <a href="/wiki/Howard_Hewett" title="Howard Hewett">Howard Hewett</a> and <a href="/wiki/Jeffrey_Daniel" title="Jeffrey Daniel">Jeffrey Daniel</a>, essentially reforming the group for the single. It was a remake of Shalamar's R&B hit "For the Lover In You". As the year wound to a close, Watley took a hiatus from her own Avitone label, and signed with <a href="/wiki/Big_Beat_Records_(American_record_label)" title="Big Beat Records (American record label)">Big Beat/Atlantic Records</a>. The same year MCA Records released her <i><a href="/wiki/Greatest_Hits_(Jody_Watley_album)" title="Greatest Hits (Jody Watley album)">Greatest Hits</a></i> album with Watley's recordings for MCA. </p><div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1997–1998:_Flower"><span id="1997.E2.80.931998:_Flower"></span>1997–1998: <i>Flower</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: 1997–1998: Flower"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>After spending most of 1997 in the recording studio crafting her sixth studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Flower_(Jody_Watley_album)" title="Flower (Jody Watley album)">Flower</a></i>, Watley was back in early 1998 with its lead singles "Off the Hook" and "If I'm Not In Love". "Off The Hook" peaked at No. 23 on the <i>Billboard</i> R&B Singles Chart and No. 73 <i>Billboard</i> Hot 100 but fared much better on <i>Billboard</i><span class="nowrap" style="padding-left:0.1em;">'s</span> <a href="/wiki/Hot_Dance_Music/Club_Play" class="mw-redirect" title="Hot Dance Music/Club Play">Hot Dance Music/Club Play</a> chart. Propelled by remixes from <a href="/wiki/Masters_at_Work" title="Masters at Work">Masters at Work</a> and <a href="/wiki/Soul_Solution" title="Soul Solution">Soul Solution</a>, the track reached No. 1 on the dance chart, making it her first No. 1 Hot Dance Music/Club Play hit in nine years. Later the same year, a single of "If I'm Not In Love" was released, with promo mixes by Sal Dano (credited as BK Dano), Lenny Bertoldo and 95 North (Richard Payton and Doug Smith) and that song reached No. 2 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Big Beat Records was absorbed into its parent label, <a href="/wiki/Atlantic_Records" title="Atlantic Records">Atlantic Records</a>, which then shelved the album from a U.S. release, and left Watley in legal limbo for two years.<sup id="cite_ref-soulmusicinterview_57-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-soulmusicinterview-57"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>57<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i>Flower</i> was, however, released in Canada, the UK and Japan. The critically acclaimed release was championed by many British magazines, including <i>Blues and Soul</i> and <i>Echoes</i> among others.<br /> A previously unreleased song featuring Watley with <a href="/wiki/George_Duke" title="George Duke">George Duke</a> titled "Baby Love" was included as a bonus track on <i>The Best of George Duke: The Electra Years</i> in 1997.<sup id="cite_ref-58" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-58"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>58<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1999:_The_Saturday_Night_Experience_Volume_1">1999: <i>The Saturday Night Experience Volume 1</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: 1999: The Saturday Night Experience Volume 1"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>It was during the time she was unable to record, that Watley says she was inspired by <a href="/wiki/4Hero" class="mw-redirect" title="4Hero">4Hero</a>, whose 1998 album <i>Two Pages</i> exposed her to the underground <a href="/wiki/Electronic_dance_music" title="Electronic dance music">electronic dance music</a> outside of the mainstream; she credits this inspiration for not retiring after the disappointment of how <i>Flower</i> was handled.<sup id="cite_ref-soulmusicinterview_57-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-soulmusicinterview-57"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>57<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In November 1999, Jody reactivated her independent label, Avitone, and released her seventh studio album via Universal Japan <i><a href="/wiki/The_Saturday_Night_Experience" class="mw-redirect" title="The Saturday Night Experience">The Saturday Night Experience</a> featuring Jody Watley Vol. 1</i>, a collection of organic club music tracks, inspired by her newfound love of electronic music. It was released exclusively in Japan along with a single, "Another Chapter," with remixes by DJ Soma. Also included on the project was the <a href="/wiki/Drum_and_bass" title="Drum and bass">drum and bass</a> title song "Saturday Night Experience". As Watley told music historian <a href="/wiki/David_Nathan_(music_writer)" title="David Nathan (music writer)">David Nathan</a>, "<i>The Saturday Night Experience</i> was intended to be a concept album, aimed at people looking for something different."<sup id="cite_ref-soulmusicinterview_57-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-soulmusicinterview-57"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>57<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Watley stated she had no desire to release the project in the U.S.<sup id="cite_ref-59" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-59"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>59<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The title song of the same name was licensed to <a href="/wiki/Giant_Step" title="Giant Step">Giant Step</a> and included on their compilation "Giant Sessions, Volume 1 Mixed by <a href="/wiki/Ron_Trent" title="Ron Trent">Ron Trent</a>".<sup id="cite_ref-60" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-60"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>60<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The following year, MCA released <i>20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jody Watley</i>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2001–2005:_Midnight_Lounge"><span id="2001.E2.80.932005:_Midnight_Lounge"></span>2001–2005: <i>Midnight Lounge</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: 2001–2005: Midnight Lounge"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Jw_queen_malaysia2005.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Jw_queen_malaysia2005.jpg/220px-Jw_queen_malaysia2005.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Jw_queen_malaysia2005.jpg/330px-Jw_queen_malaysia2005.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Jw_queen_malaysia2005.jpg/440px-Jw_queen_malaysia2005.jpg 2x" data-file-width="700" data-file-height="525" /></a><figcaption>Watley meeting Queen of Malaysia, 2005</figcaption></figure> <p>In 2001, Jody released her eighth studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Midnight_Lounge" title="Midnight Lounge">Midnight Lounge</a></i> in Europe and Japan. In an interview with <i>Billboard</i> magazine Watley would say, "An artist should always explore new frontiers."<sup id="cite_ref-61" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-61"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>61<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> "Midnight Lounge" was a collection of tracks that combined a blend of soul, jazz, R&B and electronic club music.<sup id="cite_ref-62" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-62"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>62<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Wells,_Chris_2001_63-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Wells,_Chris_2001-63"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>63<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>After achieving moderate success in its original release, Watley arranged for it to be released in the U.S. through her Avitone imprint in a short-term license deal with Shanachie Records on March 11, 2003. <i>Midnight Lounge</i> was Watley's first studio album released in the U.S. in eight years, reaching Top 20 status on the <i>Billboard</i> <a href="/wiki/Top_Electronic_Albums" class="mw-redirect" title="Top Electronic Albums">Top Electronic Albums</a> chart. <a href="/wiki/Roy_Ayers" title="Roy Ayers">Roy Ayers</a> appeared on the <a href="/wiki/Masters_at_Work" title="Masters at Work">Masters at Work</a>-produced "I Love to Love", and <a href="/wiki/Junior_Vasquez" title="Junior Vasquez">Junior Vasquez</a> and several other producers contributed remixes to the single release of "Whenever", bringing the track to No. 19 on the <i>Billboard</i> Hot Dance/Club Play Chart. One of the album's other singles, "Photographs", became notable in the underground club scene with mixes by Phil Asher and East West Connection. The music and growth of Watley would achieve critical acclaim for the project and Watley, noting she had successfully updated her sound over the years and evolved successfully into a soulful chanteuse.<sup id="cite_ref-Wells,_Chris_2001_63-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Wells,_Chris_2001-63"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>63<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-64" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-64"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>64<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-65" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-65"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>65<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-66" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-66"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>66<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 2005, Watley made history on the <i>Billboard</i> Hot Dance Music/Club Play Chart when she re-released her 1987 hit "Looking For a New Love" on Curvve Recordings. The 2005 remix reached No. 1 on the <i>Billboard</i> Dance/Club Play chart,<sup id="cite_ref-67" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-67"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>67<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> making her the first artist ever to take the same song to No. 1 in two different decades. Jody Watley now has the distinction of being among the few artists who have been to No. 1 on <i>Billboard</i><span class="nowrap" style="padding-left:0.1em;">'s</span> Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in all of the past three decades (the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s). The same year, Watley was invited to participate in the Force of Nature Relief Concert<sup id="cite_ref-68" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-68"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>68<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> to aid the victims of the <a href="/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake" class="mw-redirect" title="2004 Indian Ocean earthquake">2004 Indian Ocean earthquake</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-69" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-69"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>69<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> During the trip Watley and others (including the <a href="/wiki/Black_Eyed_Peas" title="Black Eyed Peas">Black Eyed Peas</a>, <a href="/wiki/Lauryn_Hill" title="Lauryn Hill">Lauryn Hill</a> and <a href="/wiki/Jackie_Chan" title="Jackie Chan">Jackie Chan</a>) were invited to the Royal Palace to meet the King and Queen of <a href="/wiki/Malaysia" title="Malaysia">Malaysia</a> for a special tea reception in showing their gratitude for all involved with Force of Nature.<sup id="cite_ref-70" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-70"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>70<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2006–2014:_The_Makeover"><span id="2006.E2.80.932014:_The_Makeover"></span>2006–2014: <i>The Makeover</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: 2006–2014: The Makeover"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The Makeover would bring Watley together with <a href="/wiki/4Hero" class="mw-redirect" title="4Hero">4Hero</a> and <a href="/wiki/King_Britt" title="King Britt">King Britt</a> among others in an electronic musical style.<sup id="cite_ref-71" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-71"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>71<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-72" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-72"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>72<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Understanding the shifting paradigms in the music industry and the changing business models,<sup id="cite_ref-73" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-73"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>73<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-74" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-74"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>74<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Watley's Avitone Recordings arranged for <i><a href="/wiki/The_Makeover" title="The Makeover">The Makeover</a></i> to be released exclusively to the <a href="/wiki/Virgin_Megastores" title="Virgin Megastores">Virgin Megastore</a> chain in its first ever CD exclusive.<sup id="cite_ref-75" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-75"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>75<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It debuted at No. 1 for the retailer, and was accompanied by a Virgin mini-tour where she performed for customers and signed copies of the CD.<sup id="cite_ref-76" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-76"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>76<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-77" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-77"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>77<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The first single was a cover of <a href="/wiki/Madonna" title="Madonna">Madonna</a>'s "Borderline". The single reached No. 2 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in January 2007. The second single, a cover of <a href="/wiki/Chic_(band)" title="Chic (band)">Chic</a>'s "I Want Your Love," reached No. 1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play in June 2007.<sup id="cite_ref-78" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-78"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>78<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-left" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:VirginMega.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/VirginMega.jpg/220px-VirginMega.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/VirginMega.jpg/330px-VirginMega.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ef/VirginMega.jpg/440px-VirginMega.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2048" data-file-height="1536" /></a><figcaption>Jody Watley promoting 'The Makeover' in-store, 2008</figcaption></figure> <p>In 2007, Watley was listed as No. 5 in the Year-end <i>Billboard</i> Dance Play Artists. Her single "I Want Your Love" was No. 15 and "Borderline" No. 19 according to <i>Billboard</i> Year End Chart Review for 2007.<sup id="cite_ref-79" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-79"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>79<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-80" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-80"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>80<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In January 2008, "I Want Your Love" topped the UK Dance Charts in January, giving her first UK mainstream dance hit in two decades.<sup id="cite_ref-81" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-81"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>81<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In 2008, she launched an online music store,<sup id="cite_ref-82" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-82"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>82<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> while scoring another Top Five <i>Billboard</i> Dance Single, "A Beautiful Life," bringing the total of Top Five Singles for <i>The Makeover</i> to three. In May 2008, continuing over a decade of support for various charities dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS, Watley performed at <a href="/wiki/Life_Ball" title="Life Ball">Life Ball</a>, Europe's largest gala for the cause held in Vienna, Austria.<sup id="cite_ref-life.com_83-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-life.com-83"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>83<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In May 2009, Watley's Avitone signed a distribution deal with London-based <a href="/wiki/Alternative_Distribution_Alliance" title="Alternative Distribution Alliance">Alternative Distribution Alliance</a> Global.<sup id="cite_ref-84" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-84"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>84<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In October 2009, an "International" version of "The Makeover' was released in the UK to positive reviews. Pete Lewis from <i><a href="/wiki/Blues_%26_Soul" title="Blues & Soul">Blues & Soul</a></i> noted her evolution as an artist and performer as being showcased on the album. Further stating Watley being hailed by some, as exemplifying the 21st-century recording artist continuing to exercise her own creative path.<sup id="cite_ref-bluesandsoul.com_85-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-bluesandsoul.com-85"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>85<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Distinguishable from the original release, The Makeover "International Edition" featured new cover art and track listing. New inclusions featured the bossa-soul rendering of Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain", a sparsely arranged version of <a href="/wiki/Carole_King" title="Carole King">Carole King</a>'s 1960s ballad "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", <a href="/wiki/Erasure_(duo)" title="Erasure (duo)">Erasure</a>'s anthem "A Little Respect", and a reworking of the Diana Ross dance classic "Love Hangover". Replacing the downtempo ambient version found on the 2006 "The Makeover", Watley recorded the new arrangement originally suggested by songwriter <a href="/wiki/Pam_Sawyer" title="Pam Sawyer">Pam Sawyer</a>, for Ross.<sup id="cite_ref-bluesandsoul.com_85-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-bluesandsoul.com-85"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>85<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-86" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-86"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>86<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Reg Dancy from Basic Soul would write that Watley was able to handpick songs and make them seem as if they had been written for her.<sup id="cite_ref-87" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-87"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>87<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Added to the lineup of producers which included King Britt, <a href="/wiki/Mark_de_Clive-Lowe" title="Mark de Clive-Lowe">Mark de Clive-Lowe</a>, 4Hero, <a href="/wiki/DJ_Spinna" title="DJ Spinna">DJ Spinna</a> and longtime co-collaborator Rodney Lee, are remixer/producers Marco Zappala from Brazil and Craig C. from the UK. </p><p>In February 2010, Jody Watley joined <a href="/wiki/Jamie_Foxx" title="Jamie Foxx">Jamie Foxx</a> onstage at a post-Grammy event for a duet performance of her signature hit "Looking For a New Love"<sup id="cite_ref-88" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-88"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>88<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and also appeared in the VH1 documentary <i>Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-89" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-89"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>89<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On October 27, 2012, Watley starred in the one time international humanitarian musical event <i>Loving the Silent Tears</i> with performers from 16 countries and cultures, created by <a href="/wiki/Al_Kasha" title="Al Kasha">Al Kasha</a>, directed by <a href="/wiki/Vincent_Paterson" title="Vincent Paterson">Vincent Paterson</a> and choreographed by <a href="/wiki/Bonnie_Story" title="Bonnie Story">Bonnie Story</a> at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles<sup id="cite_ref-90" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-90"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>90<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-91" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-91"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>91<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-92" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-92"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>92<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-93" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-93"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>93<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Jody Watley recorded collaborations with the electro pop duo French Horn Rebellion on singles titled "Cold Enough" and "Dancing Out" also featuring Young Empires in December 2012 and June 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-94" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-94"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>94<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-billboard1_95-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-billboard1-95"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>95<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Watley added high-profile summer concerts including Grammy All-Stars in Chengdu, China at <a href="/wiki/Chengdu_Sports_Centre" title="Chengdu Sports Centre">Chengdu Sports Centre</a> and <a href="/wiki/Essence_Music_Festival" title="Essence Music Festival">Essence Music Festival</a> in July 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-96" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-96"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>96<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-97" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-97"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>97<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Jody Watley released a new single "Nightlife", in 2013.<sup id="cite_ref-waxpoetics1_98-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-waxpoetics1-98"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>98<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-99" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-99"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>99<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-100" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-100"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>100<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-101" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-101"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>101<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-102" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-102"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>102<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The song, which marked a return to disco dance, was a Top 5 British Urban Single, Top 10 Commercial Pop Single <a href="/wiki/Music_Week" title="Music Week">Music Week</a> and <i>Billboard</i> Hot Dance Club Play Top 20 Single in 2014.<sup id="cite_ref-103" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-103"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>103<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2014–present:_Paradise_and_Shalamar_Reloaded"><span id="2014.E2.80.93present:_Paradise_and_Shalamar_Reloaded"></span>2014–present: <i>Paradise</i> and Shalamar Reloaded</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: 2014–present: Paradise and Shalamar Reloaded"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>On July 28, 2014, the EP "Paradise" was released through Watley's longtime Avitone label, digital outlets and limited-edition CD exclusively through her official website<sup id="cite_ref-jodywatleyboutique.com_104-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-jodywatleyboutique.com-104"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>104<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-105" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-105"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>105<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-106" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-106"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>106<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> the EP contains the single "Nightlife", along with 5 new songs and collaborations with Mark de Clive-Lowe, string arranger and musician Miguel Atwood Ferguson and newcomers Count de Money (France), Luminodisco (Italy) and Soulpersona (UK).<sup id="cite_ref-107" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-107"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>107<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-108" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-108"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>108<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Jody Watley collaborated with music new jack pop duo French Horn Rebellion.<sup id="cite_ref-billboard1_95-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-billboard1-95"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>95<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-henry1_109-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-henry1-109"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>109<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Also in 2014, Watley, a well-documented original member of Shalamar, became the legally registered owner, although not without challenge.<sup id="cite_ref-henry1_109-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-henry1-109"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>109<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-110" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-110"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>110<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-111" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-111"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>111<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-112" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-112"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>112<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-113" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-113"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>113<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Watley would state that the term "Reloaded" was to make sure the public knew this was not a reunion with past members, and that she found the challenge exciting to rebrand the group, bringing it to a new generation while finally finding a way to bring both catalogs together for a dynamic concert experience. Watley also launched a new online boutique devoted to Shalamar merchandise,<sup id="cite_ref-114" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-114"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>114<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> in tandem with her own longstanding Jody Watley Boutique, founded in 1999.<sup id="cite_ref-jodywatleyboutique.com_104-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-jodywatleyboutique.com-104"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>104<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> A string of new American Tour Dates in support of Paradise and introducing the newly reloaded Shalamar included Oakland, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, San Jose, Washington, D.C. Sacramento, Atlantic City and more.<sup id="cite_ref-115" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-115"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>115<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-116" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-116"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>116<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Rosero_McCoy_117-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rosero_McCoy-117"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>117<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> media blitz to introduce the members that included television in major markets and concerts expanding in and outside of the United States and included Brazil, the Netherlands and the UK.<sup id="cite_ref-118" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-118"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>118<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-119" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-119"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>119<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-120" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-120"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>120<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-121" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-121"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>121<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-122" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-122"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>122<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The reloaded version of the group features renowned choreographer Rosero McCoy and newcomer Nate Allen Smith an Ohio native singer, dancer, choreographer<sup id="cite_ref-Rosero_McCoy_117-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rosero_McCoy-117"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>117<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-123" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-123"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>123<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-lincolncenter1_124-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-lincolncenter1-124"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>124<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-125" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-125"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>125<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-126" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-126"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>126<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-127" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-127"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>127<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Shalamar Reloaded released a promotional single titled "SlowDance" on July 17, 2015, through Watley's Avitone label. The single was subsequently picked up by independent label Spectra Music Group and released on October 20, 2015, along with a new video directed by Damien Sandoval.<sup id="cite_ref-128" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-128"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>128<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Jody Watley and the new trademarked Shalamar was also featured in a SIRIUSXM Special "In The Groove with B.K Kirkland which aired in July 2015.<sup id="cite_ref-129" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-129"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>129<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-130" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-130"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>130<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The SRL trio with Nate Smith and Rosero McCoy also made television appearances on Chicago's WGN Morning News debut performance<sup id="cite_ref-131" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-131"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>131<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-132" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-132"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>132<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and KTLA Morning New with Sam Rubin<sup id="cite_ref-133" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-133"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>133<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-134" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-134"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>134<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It was also announced that the ever eclectic Watley would be a guest vocalist on highly acclaimed funkster Dam-Funk's second album "Invite The Light" via <i>Rolling Stone</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-135" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-135"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>135<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Jody Watley and Shalamar Reloaded continue to add touring dates in the United States. They have also had festival appearances in the United Kingdom including Let's Rock London. Jody has also taken to Shalamar Reloaded to Japan, Brazil and Netherlands and added them to Superfreestyle arena dates in America as of 2015 and 2016 announcements.<sup id="cite_ref-lincolncenter1_124-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-lincolncenter1-124"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>124<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-136" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-136"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>136<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-137" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-137"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>137<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In 2016, Watley made the choice to redirect her efforts to the now formed Shalamar Reloaded, wanting a fresh start for her new group without the negativity and baggage.<sup id="cite_ref-138" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-138"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>138<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Shalamar Reloaded continue a quest to build a new base releasing their second single and video "O.R.I.G.IN.A.L" in May 2016, "The Mood" and continued adding a series of critically well-received concerts.<sup id="cite_ref-139" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-139"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>139<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-140" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-140"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>140<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In 2017, Shalamar Reloaded changed their name and all social media to a simple moniker of SRL in concerts and promotions with plans to release a debut album "Bridges".<sup id="cite_ref-141" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-141"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>141<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-142" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-142"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>142<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In 2017, Watley rebranded her music collective once again, opting for Jody Watley & SRL (Soul Revolution Love). All previous releases were removed from digital outlets and social media pages updated or removed completely. Re-releasing the song "The Mood" at the start of 2018 with a remix by Italian Producer Alex Di Cio<sup id="cite_ref-143" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-143"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>143<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> "The Mood" became a Number 2 UK Soul Chart Single<sup id="cite_ref-144" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-144"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>144<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The follow-up "The Passion" also reached the UK Soul Chart Top 3.<sup id="cite_ref-145" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-145"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>145<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In the midst of that, Watley released the <a href="/wiki/Bob_Marley" title="Bob Marley">Bob Marley</a> jazzy makeover of the classic "Waiting In Vain" making her first entry into <i><a href="/wiki/Billboard_(magazine)" title="Billboard (magazine)">Billboard</a></i> magazine's Top 25 and Smooth Jazz Top 10.<sup id="cite_ref-146" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-146"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>146<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-147" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-147"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>147<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Music_and_fashion_legacy">Music and fashion legacy</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Music and fashion legacy"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In 1988, Watley filmed the video to "<a href="/wiki/Looking_for_a_New_Love" title="Looking for a New Love">Looking for a New Love</a>" and made a conscious decision to use fashion to help her express her vision, wearing clothes and accessories from designers such as <a href="/wiki/Issey_Miyake" title="Issey Miyake">Issey Miyake</a> and <a href="/wiki/Philip_Treacy" title="Philip Treacy">Philip Treacy</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-148" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-148"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>148<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In 1990, Watley would continue to be involved with fashion. On her second album, she was photographed by fashion photographer <a href="/wiki/Steven_Meisel" title="Steven Meisel">Steven Meisel</a>, where she continued to make her own style statements.<sup id="cite_ref-McDowell1989_40-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-McDowell1989-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In the videos for "Real Love", Watley would introduce a higher fashion aesthetic blending vintage and custom designs.<sup id="cite_ref-McDowell1989_40-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-McDowell1989-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> "Friends" mixed couture by <a href="/wiki/Jean-Paul_Gaultier" class="mw-redirect" title="Jean-Paul Gaultier">Jean-Paul Gaultier</a>, with an urban sensibility. She released a million-selling home video, <i>Dance To Fitness</i>. She was featured in the first celebrity ad campaign for <a href="/wiki/Gap_(clothing_retailer)" class="mw-redirect" title="Gap (clothing retailer)">Gap</a><sup id="cite_ref-149" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-149"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>149<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> LA Eyeworks and in magazines such as <i><a href="/wiki/Harper%27s_Bazaar" title="Harper's Bazaar">Harper's Bazaar</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Vogue_(magazine)" title="Vogue (magazine)">Vogue</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Vogue_Italia" title="Vogue Italia">Vogue Italia</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Rolling_Stone" title="Rolling Stone">Rolling Stone</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Essence_(magazine)" title="Essence (magazine)">Essence</a></i> and <i><a href="/wiki/Vanity_Fair_(magazine)" title="Vanity Fair (magazine)">Vanity Fair</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-150" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-150"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>150<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> She was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People of 1990 in <i><a href="/wiki/People_(magazine)" title="People (magazine)">People</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-151" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-151"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>151<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In the same year, she contributed a jazzy rendition of "<a href="/wiki/After_You,_Who%3F" title="After You, Who?">After You, Who?</a>" the compilation album <i>"<a href="/wiki/Red_Hot_%2B_Blue" title="Red Hot + Blue">Red Hot + Blue</a>"</i>, an AIDS-awareness charity recording of songs by <a href="/wiki/Cole_Porter" title="Cole Porter">Cole Porter</a> produced by the <a href="/wiki/Red_Hot_Organization" title="Red Hot Organization">Red Hot Organization</a>. Watley was photographed by <a href="/wiki/Victor_Skrebneski" title="Victor Skrebneski">Victor Skrebneski</a>, for the <a href="/wiki/Saks_Fifth_Avenue" title="Saks Fifth Avenue">Saks Fifth Avenue</a> Defining Style Fall Catalog, where she appeared in a 15-page high-fashion layout in 1996.<sup id="cite_ref-152" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-152"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>152<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In 2006, Watley would walk the runway with designer Kevan Hall for LA Fashion Week.<sup id="cite_ref-153" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-153"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>153<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The style icon<sup id="cite_ref-154" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-154"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>154<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-155" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-155"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>155<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-156" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-156"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>156<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> is also noted as an influence on contemporary designer <a href="/wiki/Malan_Breton" title="Malan Breton">Malan Breton</a>, contemporary A.Potts whose Spring/Summer 2021 collection was inspired by Watley<sup id="cite_ref-157" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-157"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>157<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and countless uncredited trends in contemporary style. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Influences">Influences</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: Influences"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Her early music influences are <a href="/wiki/Diana_Ross" title="Diana Ross">Diana Ross</a>, <a href="/wiki/Donna_Summer" title="Donna Summer">Donna Summer</a>, <a href="/wiki/Marvin_Gaye" title="Marvin Gaye">Marvin Gaye</a>, <a href="/wiki/Stevie_Wonder" title="Stevie Wonder">Stevie Wonder</a>, <a href="/wiki/Michael_Jackson" title="Michael Jackson">Michael Jackson</a>, <a href="/wiki/The_Jackson_5" title="The Jackson 5">The Jackson 5</a>, <a href="/wiki/The_Carpenters" title="The Carpenters">The Carpenters</a>, <a href="/wiki/Roberta_Flack" title="Roberta Flack">Roberta Flack</a>, <a href="/wiki/Prince_(musician)" title="Prince (musician)">Prince</a>, <a href="/wiki/Grace_Jones" title="Grace Jones">Grace Jones</a> and various jazz artists including <a href="/wiki/Nancy_Wilson_(jazz_singer)" title="Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)">Nancy Wilson</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-158" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-158"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>158<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Legacy">Legacy</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Legacy"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/T-Boz" class="mw-redirect" title="T-Boz">T-Boz</a> of <a href="/wiki/TLC_(group)" title="TLC (group)">TLC</a> cited Watley's song "<a href="/wiki/Still_a_Thrill" title="Still a Thrill">Still a Thrill</a>" as an example setting her vocal tone for her singing career. In a personal video, she sent to Watley (and was given permission to share on her YouTube channel) T-Boz thanked Watley for this song during her teenage years citing she was "hitting them notes" and helping her sing at a lower register to better suit her vocal range.<sup id="cite_ref-Watley_159-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Watley-159"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>159<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Fellow TLC member <a href="/wiki/Lisa_Lopes" title="Lisa Lopes">Lisa Lopes</a> was seen in a video pre-TLC dancing to Watley's song "<a href="/wiki/Friends_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Friends (Jody Watley song)">Friends</a>" which Watley acknowledged during one of her concerts.<sup id="cite_ref-Jones_160-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Jones-160"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>160<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-Watley2_161-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Watley2-161"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>161<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><a href="/wiki/Selena" title="Selena">Selena</a> was influenced by Watley's song "<a href="/wiki/Looking_for_a_New_Love" title="Looking for a New Love">Looking for a New Love</a>" as the reason she wanted to crossover to the English-language market. Selena has also performed this song in concert which was notably documented in her <a href="/wiki/Selena:_The_Series" title="Selena: The Series">Netflix bio-drama</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-162" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-162"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>162<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Jody Watley is an influencer who brought high fashion mixed with street style, along with her signature hoop earrings to the mainstream, fashion magazine features, ad campaigns, a million-selling fitness video, the first Black woman on the cover of a Japanese fashion magazine and a style of branding an image now common in the music industry. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Personal_life_and_family">Personal life and family</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: Personal life and family"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Watley has two children: a daughter, Lauren, with former fiancé and music producer <a href="/wiki/Leon_Sylvers_III" title="Leon Sylvers III">Leon Sylvers III</a> and a son Arie, with ex-husband <a href="/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Cymone" title="André Cymone">André Cymone</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-163" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-163"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>163<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-164" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-164"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>164<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-165" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-165"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>165<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-166" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-166"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>166<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-167" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-167"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>167<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> She is the goddaughter of <a href="/wiki/Jackie_Wilson" title="Jackie Wilson">Jackie Wilson</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-168" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-168"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>168<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Her younger sister is singer and former pornographic actress Michele Watley, better known as <a href="/wiki/Midori_(actress)" title="Midori (actress)">Midori</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-169" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-169"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>169<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-170" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-170"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>170<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-171" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-171"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>171<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Discography">Discography</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=19" title="Edit section: Discography"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1236090951">.mw-parser-output .hatnote{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output div.hatnote{padding-left:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.5em}.mw-parser-output .hatnote i{font-style:normal}.mw-parser-output .hatnote+link+.hatnote{margin-top:-0.5em}@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .hatnote{display:none!important}}</style><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Jody_Watley_discography" title="Jody Watley discography">Jody Watley discography</a></div> <dl><dt>Studio albums</dt></dl> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Jody_Watley_(album)" title="Jody Watley (album)">Jody Watley</a></i> (1987)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Larger_than_Life_(Jody_Watley_album)" title="Larger than Life (Jody Watley album)">Larger than Life</a></i> (1989)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Affairs_of_the_Heart_(album)" title="Affairs of the Heart (album)">Affairs of the Heart</a></i> (1991)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Intimacy_(Jody_Watley_album)" title="Intimacy (Jody Watley album)">Intimacy</a></i> (1993)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Affection_(Jody_Watley_album)" title="Affection (Jody Watley album)">Affection</a></i> (1995)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Flower_(Jody_Watley_album)" title="Flower (Jody Watley album)">Flower</a></i> (1998)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/The_Saturday_Night_Experience_Volume_1" title="The Saturday Night Experience Volume 1">The Saturday Night Experience Volume 1</a></i> (1999)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Midnight_Lounge" title="Midnight Lounge">Midnight Lounge</a></i> (2001)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/The_Makeover" title="The Makeover">The Makeover</a></i> (2006)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Tours">Tours</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=20" title="Edit section: Tours"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>Larger Than Life Tour (1989)</li> <li>The Intimate Tour (1993)</li> <li>Colors of Christmas (2002)</li> <li>Superfreestyle Freestyle Explosion (2015/2016)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Awards_and_nominations">Awards and nominations</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: Awards and nominations"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Grammy_Awards">Grammy Awards</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=22" title="Edit section: Grammy Awards"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1222442308">.mw-parser-output .awards-table td:last-child{text-align:center}</style> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="table-layout: fixed; margin-right: 0;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col">Year </th> <th scope="col">Nominee / work </th> <th scope="col">Award </th> <th scope="col">Result </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Grammy_Awards_of_1983" class="mw-redirect" title="Grammy Awards of 1983">1983</a></td> <td>"<a href="/wiki/Dead_Giveaway_(Shalamar_song)" class="mw-redirect" title="Dead Giveaway (Shalamar song)">Dead Giveaway</a>"</td> <td><a href="/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_R%26B_Performance_by_a_Duo_or_Group_with_Vocals" title="Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals">Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals</a><sup id="cite_ref-grammy.com_8-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-grammy.com-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/Grammy_Awards_of_1988" class="mw-redirect" title="Grammy Awards of 1988">1988</a></td> <td>Herself</td> <td><a href="/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_New_Artist" title="Grammy Award for Best New Artist">Best New Artist</a></td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr> <tr> <td>"<a href="/wiki/Looking_for_a_New_Love" title="Looking for a New Love">Looking for a New Love</a>"</td> <td><a href="/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Female_R%26B_Vocal_Performance" title="Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance">Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female</a></td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="American_Music_Awards">American Music Awards</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=23" title="Edit section: American Music Awards"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1222442308"> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="table-layout: fixed; margin-right: 0;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col">Year </th> <th scope="col">Nominee / work </th> <th scope="col">Award </th> <th scope="col">Result </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/American_Music_Awards_of_1988" title="American Music Awards of 1988">1988</a></td> <td>"<a href="/wiki/Looking_for_a_New_Love" title="Looking for a New Love">Looking for a New Love</a>"</td> <td><a href="/wiki/American_Music_Award_for_Favorite_Soul/R%26B_Song" title="American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Song">Favorite Single (Soul/R&B)</a></td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="MTV_Video_Music_Awards">MTV Video Music Awards</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=24" title="Edit section: MTV Video Music Awards"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1222442308"> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="table-layout: fixed; margin-right: 0;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col">Year </th> <th scope="col">Nominee / work </th> <th scope="col">Award </th> <th scope="col">Result </th></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/1988_MTV_Video_Music_Awards" title="1988 MTV Video Music Awards">1988</a> </td> <td rowspan="2">"<a href="/wiki/Some_Kind_of_Lover" title="Some Kind of Lover">Some Kind of Lover</a>" </td> <td><a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Female_Video" title="MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video">Best Female Video</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_New_Artist" title="MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist">Best New Artist in a Video</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="6"><a href="/wiki/1989_MTV_Video_Music_Awards" title="1989 MTV Video Music Awards">1989</a> </td> <td rowspan="6">"<a href="/wiki/Real_Love_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Real Love (Jody Watley song)">Real Love</a>" </td> <td>Best Female Video </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Dance_Video" title="MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video">Best Dance Video</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Award_%E2%80%93_Breakthrough_Video" title="MTV Video Music Award – Breakthrough Video">Breakthrough Video</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Direction" title="MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction">Best Direction in a Video</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Art_Direction" title="MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction">Best Art Direction in a Video</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Editing" title="MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing">Best Editing in a Video</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Soul_Train_Music_Awards">Soul Train Music Awards</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=25" title="Edit section: Soul Train Music Awards"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1222442308"> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="table-layout: fixed; margin-right: 0;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col">Year </th> <th scope="col">Nominee / work </th> <th scope="col">Award </th> <th scope="col">Result </th></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="3"><a href="/wiki/1988_Soul_Train_Music_Awards" title="1988 Soul Train Music Awards">1988</a> </td> <td rowspan="2">"<a href="/wiki/Looking_for_a_New_Love" title="Looking for a New Love">Looking for a New Love</a>" </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Soul_Train_Music_Award_for_Best_R%26B/Soul_or_Rap_Music_Video" class="mw-redirect" title="Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video">Best Music Video</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Soul_Train_Music_Award_for_Best_R%26B/Soul_Single,_Female" class="mw-redirect" title="Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female">Best R&B/Soul Single, Female</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> <tr> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Jody_Watley_(album)" title="Jody Watley (album)">Jody Watley</a></i></td> <td><a href="/wiki/Soul_Train_Music_Award_for_Best_R%26B/Soul_Album,_Female" class="mw-redirect" title="Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Female">Best R&B/Soul Album, Female</a> </td> <td style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="no table-no2 notheme">Nominated </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Billboard_Music_Awards"><i>Billboard</i> Music Awards</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=26" title="Edit section: Billboard Music Awards"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1222442308"> <table class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="table-layout: fixed; margin-right: 0;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col">Year </th> <th scope="col">Nominee / work </th> <th scope="col">Award </th> <th scope="col">Result </th></tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>Herself</td> <td>Lifetime Achievement Award</td> <td style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;" class="yes table-yes2 notheme">Won </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="See_also">See also</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=27" title="Edit section: See also"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/List_of_bestselling_music_artists" class="mw-redirect" title="List of bestselling music artists">List of bestselling music artists</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Billboard_number-one_dance_club_songs" title="List of Billboard number-one dance club songs">List of Billboard number-one dance club songs</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_artists_who_reached_number_one_on_the_U.S._Dance_Club_Songs_chart" title="List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart">List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart</a></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jody_Watley&action=edit&section=28" title="Edit 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.cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}</style><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.nndb.com/people/622/000025547/">"Jody Watley"</a>. <i>Nndb.com</i>. 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Scott (Feb 26, 2003) Urban Network: Startime "Jody Watley Midnight Lounge" Review</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-7"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-7">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1238218222"><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5796">"Jody Watley > Charts & Awards > Grammy Awards"</a>. <i><a href="/wiki/AllMusic" title="AllMusic">AllMusic</a></i>. January 30, 1959<span class="reference-accessdate">. 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</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Remix albums</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/You_Wanna_Dance_with_Me%3F" title="You Wanna Dance with Me?">You Wanna Dance with Me?</a></i> (1989)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Remixes_of_Love" title="Remixes of Love">Remixes of Love</a></i> (1994)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Singles</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/Looking_for_a_New_Love" title="Looking for a New Love">Looking for a New Love</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Still_a_Thrill" title="Still a Thrill">Still a Thrill</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Don%27t_You_Want_Me_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Don't You Want Me (Jody Watley song)">Don't You Want Me</a>"</li> <li>"<a 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Working on Me">Your Love Keeps Working on Me</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/When_a_Man_Loves_a_Woman_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="When a Man Loves a Woman (Jody Watley song)">When a Man Loves a Woman</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Ecstasy_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Ecstasy (Jody Watley song)">Ecstasy</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Affection_(Jody_Watley_song)" class="mw-redirect" title="Affection (Jody Watley song)">Affection</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Off_the_Hook_(Jody_Watley_song)" title="Off the Hook (Jody Watley song)">Off the Hook</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Looking_for_a_New_Love" title="Looking for a New Love">Looking for a New Love</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/Borderline_(Madonna_song)" title="Borderline (Madonna song)">Borderline</a>"</li> <li>"<a href="/wiki/I_Want_Your_Love_(Chic_song)" title="I Want Your Love (Chic song)">I Want Your Love</a>"</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Featured singles</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li>"<a href="/wiki/This_Is_for_the_Lover_in_You" title="This Is for the Lover in You">This Is for the Lover in You</a>" (w/ <a href="/wiki/Babyface_(musician)" title="Babyface (musician)">Babyface</a> feat. <a href="/wiki/LL_Cool_J" title="LL Cool J">LL Cool J</a>, <a href="/wiki/Howard_Hewett" title="Howard Hewett">Howard Hewett</a> & <a href="/wiki/Jeffrey_Daniel" title="Jeffrey Daniel">Jeffrey Daniel</a>)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Related topics</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Jody_Watley_discography" title="Jody Watley discography">Discography</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Shalamar" title="Shalamar">Shalamar</a></li> <li>Avitone Records</li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> 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title="LeAnn Rimes">LeAnn Rimes</a> (1996)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Paula_Cole" title="Paula Cole">Paula Cole</a> (1997)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Lauryn_Hill" title="Lauryn Hill">Lauryn Hill</a> (1998)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Christina_Aguilera" title="Christina Aguilera">Christina Aguilera</a> (1999)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="background:#cedff2;;width:1%">2000s</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Shelby_Lynne" title="Shelby Lynne">Shelby Lynne</a> (2000)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Alicia_Keys" title="Alicia Keys">Alicia Keys</a> (2001)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Norah_Jones" title="Norah Jones">Norah Jones</a> (2002)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Evanescence" title="Evanescence">Evanescence</a> (2003)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Maroon_5" title="Maroon 5">Maroon 5</a> (2004)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/John_Legend" title="John Legend">John Legend</a> 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