Jody Watley
Jody Watley
Jody Vanessa Watleyis an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and pioneering trendsetting artist in music, video and style whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance and electronic soul. In 1987, she won the Grammy Award for "Best New Artist." Along with Janet Jackson and Madonna, she ranks as one of MTV Video Music Awards most nominated female artists ever, with six nominations for her ‘Real Love’ video...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth30 January 1959
CountryUnited States of America
Don't wait on approval, validation and likes from others - always give yourself the highest of approval ratings and work from there. Hold your head up and be fabulous no matter what!
I used all that doubt as fuel for my own music, fuel for my drive to succeed.
People said it would be the worst mistake of my life. I tried not to listen, but it stung me, being told I'd never make it as a solo act.
The time was ripe for Flower. The vibe was right.
When you're a girl, passion can dominate the equation, but as you grow up relationships evolve. Mad passion can grab you at first, but it can't last forever.
I'll put candles all over the room, then light then, and get to it. I call it my 'vibe in a bag.'
In some cases I feel like they haven't appreciated enough that growing up doesn't mean boring and old and not full of life. I like to talk about that also.
I wanted to be open. On the last project, "Affection," I co-wrote everything. Sometimes, I think, it's smart to step away and be open.
I wanted to do Playboy to get across the same ideas I'm singing and writing about these days. It's all about proving that a woman can defy stereotypes.
Eventually you can get into the nuts and bolts of reality: nurturing, caring, and getting along.
I come alive, in front of the mirror, skipping and dancing and acting the fool. Dance is both escape and excitement.
There's one more thing I want to say. It's a touchy subject. Black beauty. Black sensuality. We live in a culture where the beauty of black people isn't always as celebrated as other types. I'd like to help change that if I can!
Passion has always been important to me. That won't change. What changes in a woman's perspective. I mean, I have two kids now. I'm a single parent balancing motherhood and my career. That changes the equation.
When youre a girl, passion can dominate the equation, but as you grow up relationships evolve. Mad passion can grab you at first, but it cant last forever.