Jody Watley is a GRAMMY award winning multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer/independent label owner; recognized as a style icon and one of the architects of 21st century Pop/R&B/Dance music and fusion of cutting edge street style with designer couture and listed in Billboard as one of the Top 60 Female Artists of All Time and Top 25 Dance Artists of All Time, with a diverse music catalog 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, 20s. The versatile songstress crosses genres of Pop, R&B, Dance/Club, Hip Hop, Adult Contemporary, Electronic, Ambient, Chill, Jazz, Nu-disco, Contemporary Soul.
The versatile songstress and Chicago native has appeared on Broadway as the iconic character Rizzo in the musical GREASE, the first black actress to do so, and was recognized by People Magazine in their 50 Most Beautiful People Issue, one of many ongoing milestones in her solo career.
Jody Watley can now add radio host to her vast resume, with the launch of “The Jody Watley Show” on Sirius XM’s The Groove Channel 50 debuting in March 2023 during Women’s History Month. The monthly show is centered around good music, good vibes and conversation with public figures in music, TV, Film, Sports, Fashion, and Business.
As a solo artist, the Pop and R&B singer-songwriter has 6 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Singles, 7 Number 1 Dance Singles, 2 R&B Number 1’s, 15 Top 40 Singles, Gold and multi-platinum albums.
Honored in 2017 recipient of the Black Music Honors ‘Crossover Music Icon’ Award for her early cultural influence and impact as a solo artist; other accolades include 2007 Billboard Dance Lifetime Achievement Award, along with nominations from the American Music Awards, MTV Awards, NAACP Awards and Soul Train Awards In 2018 Billboard Magazine included Jody Watley in the Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artists Of All Time and Top 25 Top Female Dance Artists Of All Time. Jody Watley kicked off her solo career appearing the the historic Band Aid UK charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas.” Learn More ::
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