Jody Watley Set the Trend for Modern-Day Black Women Artists Not to Be Boxed In

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  • Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
  • Jody Watley was ahead of her time. The former “Soul Train” dancer turned Shalamar band member turned Grammy-winning artist has been called one of the top female artists of all-time. She sits down with Tamron Hall to talk about being named the first ambassador of the National Museum of African American Music, and more.
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  • @ladyl4147
    @ladyl4147 3 года назад +39

    My son was privileged to be a backup dancer for Jody a few years back at BB King’s in New York City. While he’s danced at larger venues, he still counts that experience as a highlight of his career. Jody and her band were so humble, approachable and family-like and he loves the musical era she represents. What a performer! I loved the show and seeing her live. Best of luck to her (and Josh says hello!)

  • @LeeLee-ux8gh
    @LeeLee-ux8gh 3 года назад +43

    Jody was a trend setter 🙌🏾👏🏾

  • @TheRnBTalkShow
    @TheRnBTalkShow 3 года назад +116

    Jody Watley definitely deserve a "Hollywood Walk Of Fame" she was ahead of her time as a solo artist.

  • @nodoubt8842
    @nodoubt8842 3 года назад +61

    Jody should be a judge on a singing or dancing competition show

  • @ssays.1998
    @ssays.1998 3 года назад +53

    Loved her as a teen and still do now at 48. Her vibe is forever love, peace, and joy.

  • @76shian
    @76shian 3 года назад +96

    There would be no Madonna without Jody

    • @firouz4296
      @firouz4296 3 года назад +4

      I can inagine bothe ladies being on good terms!
      But yes! Jody tested many artists before Madonna paired up with them!

    • @76shian
      @76shian 3 года назад +24

      @@firouz4296 hello, Madonna copied Jody's whole style honey. Clothing, dance ect..

    • @firouz4296
      @firouz4296 3 года назад +2

      @@76shian
      The ones to judge that is either one of the ladies! I stood next to her when she received a signed book and message from Madonna in London!

    • @cvc1814
      @cvc1814 3 года назад +2

      facts

    • @76shian
      @76shian 3 года назад +5

      @@firouz4296 and your point ?. Jody was there first thats my point. She recieved a book from Maj because she knows that

  • @delirous8
    @delirous8 3 года назад +21

    Jody is the unsung artists of the 80's she laid the trend from her voice, ability to dance while dancing and fashion. She ruled the 80's.

  • @loritajohnson5664
    @loritajohnson5664 3 года назад +25

    Glad to see Tamron Hall giving Jody Watley the praise and recognition she deserves from her years on Soul Train to her solo career. There's no one like her. One of my first concerts was seeing Shalimar.

  • @deewoo2776
    @deewoo2776 3 года назад +22

    Jody Watley looks good period!!!
    I loved her on Soul Train.
    I loved her with Shalamar.
    I loved her as a solo artist.
    I love the tone of her vocals.

    • @rodericwalter2862
      @rodericwalter2862 Год назад

      And everything she does is a class - and original - act!

  • @rtc600
    @rtc600 3 года назад +15

    Jody was a supermodel (before Naomi Campbell) and could blow a fierce tune starting in Shalamar. She’s gorgeous, unique, iconic, and a trendsetter. I still rock her music!

  • @sheabond3875
    @sheabond3875 3 года назад +24

    Jody is a class act. She so down to earth.

  • @mariastewart8810
    @mariastewart8810 3 года назад +20

    Why am I not seeing this iconic queen on more TV shows as a judge? Somebody is falling down on the job. Good to see u Jody!!

  • @reginafarmer5138
    @reginafarmer5138 3 года назад +50

    She is still fabulous ❤️❤️❤️

  • @heyrobertcarter1
    @heyrobertcarter1 3 года назад +34

    She’s also a big Grace Jones fan!
    She stated Still A Thrill was inspired by Grace! We love you JODY!!!!!!💐💗🍾🎉🎆🔥🎊🙏🏾😊❤️🎈🥰😘🥳👍

    • @rasta487
      @rasta487 3 года назад +2

      My favorite Jody song 🖤

  • @1-blackcakequeen778
    @1-blackcakequeen778 3 года назад +68

    She looks absolutely fantastic for 62!!!!

    • @InglewoodsFinest71
      @InglewoodsFinest71 3 года назад +5

      Black Queen Jody Watley’s looks good period not to mention her spirit, tenacity and all that is a beautiful thing thank God she didn’t end up a tragic tale in the game

    • @InglewoodsFinest71
      @InglewoodsFinest71 3 года назад +5

      Jody Watley looks good period!!!!!!

    • @TheBrownIsland
      @TheBrownIsland 3 года назад +1

      Yes she does! WOW. Luckily she put on a few healthy pounds with age, because had she still been slimmer, it would've been over because she would look even younger. Like did you find the ⛲ Fountain of Youth?!
      Look at Tamrin Hall in her 50s.

    • @gorgeouslymade1754
      @gorgeouslymade1754 3 года назад

      Wow she looks 20 years younger!

    • @keonta81
      @keonta81 3 года назад +1

      She's old enough to be my mom.My mom is 63

  • @markpeter4304
    @markpeter4304 3 года назад +40

    When I was very young I used to see Jody watley on trendy melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. Before her first solo album came out. She used to walked alone...calm . Soooo polished and put together..hair pulled back in a pony tail..large dark sunglass. Usually dressed in full black in well tailored clothing mostly pant suits ...looking so beautiful, so much so I still remember today.

    • @hellobecky84
      @hellobecky84 3 года назад +8

      Oh, that's an amazing memory! I was in elementary school when she first came out, and I always thought she was so glamorous.

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb 3 года назад +6

      @@hellobecky84 me too I wanted her skirts and hoops too.

    • @hellobecky84
      @hellobecky84 3 года назад +2

      @@musiclover-cn7tb yess!

  • @musiclover-cn7tb
    @musiclover-cn7tb 3 года назад +9

    I remember Jody's fluffy skirts.

  • @JAYTofficial
    @JAYTofficial 3 года назад +16

    Jody paved the way for so many. I see alot of her style in Solange who is also one of my favorite artists

    • @joywatkins9092
      @joywatkins9092 3 года назад +1

      In my opinion Solange is a better singer than her sister.

  • @geisalagordon9966
    @geisalagordon9966 3 года назад +14

    So beautiful, Jody Watley is! She looks GREAT!

  • @meandmy2cents309
    @meandmy2cents309 3 года назад +11

    Well deserved recognition! I loved her on soul train, Shalamar before and after. If I dig in my closet, I may still have a vhs of her fitness video. Jody reflects her joy 💜

  • @rojonesdesign
    @rojonesdesign 3 года назад +23

    The Wattage!❤️

  • @guymichel8533
    @guymichel8533 3 года назад +16

    Jody Watley made Shalamar. I’ve never accepted them after she left. Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniels didn’t treat her well. And then she went on to have massive success in the US as a solo star - huge hits, Grammys. Revenge is a dish best served cold!

    • @mickeyrosa7226
      @mickeyrosa7226 3 года назад +1

      Absolutely Guy and so true! I also had heard that Howard Hewett didn't wish her well and didn't think her solo career would go anymore. He was such a damn diva and I never really liked him. Well, many albums and videos later, tours, fans, the works she got that revenge alright. Jody Watley is so beautiful, gracious, humble and a lovely soul. Love me some Jody Watley!

    • @guymichel8533
      @guymichel8533 3 года назад +3

      @@mickeyrosa7226 I totally agree. I live in the UK and Shalamar’s albums The Look and Friends were big successes. Jody said that on her way to the music show Top of The Pops, the other two guys went in separate cars and were cruel with shares in money too. She then launches her solo career and Looking for a new love becomes massive, plus the Grammy, and she had many other successful hits like Friends. Howard must have been seething with rage! I love me some Jody too!

    • @mickeyrosa7226
      @mickeyrosa7226 3 года назад +2

      @@guymichel8533 LOLOLOLOL I hope Howard continues to seethe with rage because he hasn't had a hit in years. Now, he can sing and I will give him that but that's all. Jody is the real winner here and still making music even today and I'm glad. Check out some of her other videos on YT where she had made a transition in her style of music. It's really good.

    • @guymichel8533
      @guymichel8533 3 года назад +2

      @@mickeyrosa7226 I love The Makeover!

    • @mickeyrosa7226
      @mickeyrosa7226 3 года назад +2

      @@guymichel8533 Yesssss, I love that song. Check out here Midnight Lounge Album. Different sound but still Jody.

  • @shnnyouman1
    @shnnyouman1 3 года назад +7

    I too wear big hoops bc of Jodie Watley. I have for years. My go to earrings😎

  • @niasia408
    @niasia408 3 года назад +11

    She is still absolutely gorgeous😍😍

  • @jackypearson361
    @jackypearson361 3 года назад +7

    JODY definitely was the leader of the pack she had the total package and she's as beautiful as ever

  • @shrondasmith7544
    @shrondasmith7544 3 года назад +8

    Jody has aged so well she looks great and still sounds good...

  • @InglewoodsFinest71
    @InglewoodsFinest71 3 года назад +21

    BLACK QUEENS and this interview so many levels of it ♥️✊🏿 is so dope, self assured two Queens top of their game well deserved Jody Watley CONGRATULATIONS on the induction at National Museum of African American Music history a success story talent, beauty, a good heart GENUINE spirit, always a nice lady in my interactions on social media especially Facebook down to earth : Jody “Winter Nights” heavy rotation, man I can’t say enough JODY WATLEY FOREVER

  • @jocosus3
    @jocosus3 3 года назад +16

    Grateful to have had a chance to see Ms. Watley in concert prior to #PandemicLife. She's a fantastic entertainer.

  • @latonyahylton8690
    @latonyahylton8690 3 года назад +11

    Jody!! I'm so happy to see her. She looks great!

  • @phillyvette1102
    @phillyvette1102 3 года назад +10

    Yes! Jody! She looks great!

  • @jensendavenport1406
    @jensendavenport1406 3 года назад +14

    Those who know her give her credit to be the 1st pop or rnb singer to feature a rapper in friends

  • @ChristyDStarling
    @ChristyDStarling 3 года назад +17

    Longevity! Yes! 💜💜💜

  • @chastitylampkin6028
    @chastitylampkin6028 3 года назад +5

    Love u r song Jody watley everything and real love, love all ur songs Jody watley !!!!💖💖💖💖❣️💜💜💙🥰😋😋🏆🏆🏆🏆😋🥰🌈🌈🏆🥰😋😋🥰

  • @musiclover-cn7tb
    @musiclover-cn7tb 3 года назад +6

    Tamron is rocking that short hair.

  • @clarkclarke
    @clarkclarke 3 года назад +12

    I would watch Soul Train just to see J.W. dance ...💃🏿
    She is still so gorgeous💕🙏🏾

  • @musiclover-cn7tb
    @musiclover-cn7tb 3 года назад +6

    She's still gorgeous.

  • @mickeyrosa7226
    @mickeyrosa7226 3 года назад +4

    Those people slept on Jody Watley's style and I used to copy her and was in awe of her and her beauty. Janet Jackson and Madonna was on my copy list as well. I knew she dressed herself in her own videos and tours because I had a VHS tape of her different videos and there was an interview on there. I was ecstatic when she went solo and I remember like yesterday, when I walked into my local record shop and heard her first solo single and bought it right then.

  • @C.R886
    @C.R886 3 года назад +5

    So underrated, only true fans, true people with good ears 👂 and good memories still respect her music! Now I got to listen to "some kind of lover" song

  • @sylviadelgadillo148
    @sylviadelgadillo148 3 года назад +6

    Judy was ahead of her time! Love her so much

  • @justbeingmesparks6538
    @justbeingmesparks6538 3 года назад +9

    Love this interview! Thanks Tamron and Jody! Keep shining!

  • @myvalentine9590
    @myvalentine9590 3 года назад +28

    Jody still gorgeous! ❤️ her! People fail to mention how Madonna stole her entire image. Jody was before her time!

  • @saltwatercb
    @saltwatercb 3 года назад +8

    What a beautiful introduction by Tamron. I was feeling the deep respect and admiration and influence.

  • @mosue3200
    @mosue3200 3 года назад +15

    Inspiring and full of good vibes! Fantastic interview with GRAMMY winner, Style/Fashion Icon Jody Watley! 🌟 😊

  • @Copasyetic
    @Copasyetic Год назад +1

    Jody played a major influence on my fashion back then with the hoop earrings and the petticoat. Thank u Jody for always being you. I absolutely love the Mark you have left!

  • @chastitylampkin6028
    @chastitylampkin6028 3 года назад +3

    Singer Jody watley always a sweet angel !!!💜🥰💜💚🙋🙋😋💙💙💙💚💚💖🌈💓💜💜💜💓💓😋😋

  • @gorgeousgirlchristy
    @gorgeousgirlchristy 2 года назад +1

    I saw Jody In concert at the Fox here in Atlanta in 1989…. You don’t have to be black to appreciate her music and fabulous hits! She was awesome in Shalimar and not once did we ever back then think she wasn’t the star! Because she was the queen. Love her music and us “white” people appreciated her greatly! I totally didn’t see “black” with her I saw an extremely gifted talented singer and entertainer. She stood out with her fashion and of course her musical talent!!! So pretty!!

  • @Ardannyl
    @Ardannyl 3 года назад +11

    Love Jody!

  • @sheiliawilliams345
    @sheiliawilliams345 2 года назад +1

    Jody Watley....you were and will be timeless. We will always remember your first single. I was in Japan when it was released and it was on fire everywhere!! From Yokosuka to Tokyo...we could not get enough of seeing you perform!! Thanks for the memories.

  • @firouz256
    @firouz256 5 месяцев назад +1

    She talks about hoop earrings while sitting there with Jodys pixie cut from Jody's "Precious love" and GAP campaign look!!
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @InglewoodsFinest71
      @InglewoodsFinest71 4 месяца назад +1

      They don’t be getting the full range but they know Ms. Jody is influential at the same time. Ms Jody is unique and because she can’t be put in one box this happens. I love she didn’t wear her “hoops” on her new interview but Ms Hall still gave major props

  • @lisabernal4695
    @lisabernal4695 2 года назад +3

    Jody Watley is incredibly talented and should get praised for every recognition that she is given. Her music, fashion, dancing, and voice are not of this earth.

  • @a_3074
    @a_3074 3 года назад +5

    OMG! Great conversation with the amazing GRAMMY winner, Style Icon, Entrepreneur Jody Watley! It was so inspiring! Thank you EMMY winner Tamron Hall! I might add, Jody's Signature Home Line is superb!

  • @kennethsmith6452
    @kennethsmith6452 3 года назад +2

    One of my favorite artist and greatest inspiration's

  • @TheAverycross
    @TheAverycross 3 года назад +3

    Beautiful and talented woman, indeed! From Soul Train to Shalamar to solo artist:)

  • @avgolden1974
    @avgolden1974 Год назад +2

    Jody Watley, Nona Hendrix (from La Belle) Lady Miss Kier, N'Dea Davenport and Grace Jones! All class acts, all beautiful, all underrated, all trend setters.

    • @InglewoodsFinest71
      @InglewoodsFinest71 4 месяца назад

      Jody Watley bro 🤷🏿‍♂️get it together for the 👑
      Loved her new appearance interview performance on Tamron

  • @wendyjackson2449
    @wendyjackson2449 3 года назад +10

    I always thought she was the original Rihanna blue print especially for the good gurl gone bad looks

  • @Humanity_2038
    @Humanity_2038 3 года назад +2

    Love her!! Yay!!!!

  • @RashetaCannon
    @RashetaCannon 3 года назад +1

    I love me some Jody! I’m 39 & always looked up to her as a child! 💜💜💜

  • @carmeltonedbarbie1747
    @carmeltonedbarbie1747 3 года назад +5

    We love Jodi Watley! It's a shame but not a surprise, then and still now, how many beautiful black women with great influence, a savvy business mind and sex appeal still are often blocked from excelling in Hollywood. The record execs knew exactly what they were doing by denying black women from more wealth and becoming megastars.
    Madonna's leather jackets, hoop earrings, bras and lace skirts and even her 'male gaze' or siren dance 🎶 was even "inspired" after Jody. Tracee Ellis' character "Joan" wore big hoops, a silent dedication to the "Wattage." Those with a good eye and strong sense of fashion or if you zoom in, traces of Jodi Watley with or sans Shalamar are always traceable in Hollywood. Arnold Swarggenhager even says: "Hasta La Vista...baby! " 🔫 in Terminator, also from Jody's song. 🎶 ♥

    • @luckysaira4470
      @luckysaira4470 2 года назад

      Wow, I never knew any of this. Especially about Madonna's early fashion choices being influenced by her.

    • @carmeltonedbarbie1747
      @carmeltonedbarbie1747 2 года назад

      @@luckysaira4470 Yes, it's the truth many people as you see don't want to hear or endorse. Also, Jody Watley was the first to inspire "voguing" which she showcased on Soul Train in the early to mid 70's. Madonna later picked it up and because she was a pop artist, she was given credit for it.

  • @anthonyyusef5897
    @anthonyyusef5897 3 года назад +4

    Some may have forgotten but Jody was the ish back in the day!!

  • @v.a.993
    @v.a.993 3 года назад +7

    As a teenager back in the 80s, I definitely tried to copy Jody's style, especially her solo career style. I wore my weave long and curly, hoop earrings and clothes from Merry-Go-Round. lol...those clothes were definitely not appropriate for school.

    • @rena0505fun
      @rena0505fun 2 года назад +1

      take it all the way back to Merry-go-Round, Contempo Casuals & Judys.🤗💯
      Good memories!

  • @Eastpointe
    @Eastpointe 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful at 62! #Wellness and Self-care! Take note us ladies!

  • @tracylee4451
    @tracylee4451 3 года назад +2

    Delightful interview. I have been a fan since Soul Train.

  • @probi99
    @probi99 3 года назад +3

    Wow love you Jody! #SoulTrain forever.

  • @abyss104
    @abyss104 3 года назад +5

    I am so attracted to her. She's still beautiful and such a happy spirit.

  • @cerisehardy9267
    @cerisehardy9267 3 года назад +5

    Love Jody ❤️❤️

  • @blafred
    @blafred 3 года назад +3

    Jody has always been a TRAILBLAZER!!!!!

  • @ms.mqueen7
    @ms.mqueen7 3 года назад +3

    God Bless This You both. I Love her music 🎶 grew up listening to it. I enjoyed listening to this. Love 💘.

  • @sammyytube5999
    @sammyytube5999 3 года назад +3

    I totally forgot about this artist. But good to see her alive, active and well.

  • @spicyspinach9899
    @spicyspinach9899 3 года назад +5

    Such a hotty still to this day love me some Jody Watlley!!!

  • @allisonbramwell9327
    @allisonbramwell9327 2 года назад

    Jody's voice...........awwwww...soothing!!

  • @darryledwin
    @darryledwin 2 года назад

    Great conversation 💃🏾🎙

  • @D_A_Marv
    @D_A_Marv 3 года назад +9

    🎶 I’m looking for a new love baby….when music was nice
    She looks great

    • @lumiere7216
      @lumiere7216 3 года назад +2

      That was my JAM back in the day

  • @lindaavant4665
    @lindaavant4665 Год назад

    She is a friend in my head..!!!!❤

  • @stineowens8837
    @stineowens8837 3 года назад +1

    Queen Jodi it's a pleasure to see you back and looking amazing.

  • @shametrickpowell6918
    @shametrickpowell6918 3 года назад +6

    One of the songs I love by her is Don't you want me, like I want you to kiss and love all through the night

  • @djplasticvibez5581
    @djplasticvibez5581 2 года назад +1

    Thank you jody for your timeless contributions this interview just inspired me today 😍💯😊🙏🏾

  • @CulturalBackgroundsStudyBible
    @CulturalBackgroundsStudyBible 2 года назад +1

    So proud of Graceful Jody Watley! This Black woman deserves 👏🏿 ❤ ♥ kudos! Tamron honored Jody with class. The American industry stole her style and coined it for themselves. Africa Museum honored her!

  • @mrgoogle1288
    @mrgoogle1288 3 года назад +1

    @R&B Souleffect you're exactly right, she was far ahead of her time with fashion and was not understood by the marketing corporations in the 90's and was a billion dollar fashion brand in the making had the corporations bought in 👌

  • @amysmith3290
    @amysmith3290 Год назад

    Great interview!!!!!! Jody is a beautiful women also!!!!!! Great singer and dancer!!!!!!!!

  • @yvettearceneaux9440
    @yvettearceneaux9440 3 года назад +1

    #Timeless Beauty!! You rock Jody

  • @ivantorres9854
    @ivantorres9854 3 года назад +3

    In The 80 era I love Judy watley I also loved Taylor Dayne both were amazing singers ❤ 💕

  • @klevi1961
    @klevi1961 3 года назад +4

    I love her!

  • @hayesmoses7754
    @hayesmoses7754 2 года назад

    ICON!

  • @chastitylampkin6028
    @chastitylampkin6028 3 года назад +2

    Wow, legend Jody watley, Jody watley please put out a new album for 2021, Jody watley come back to 🎵🎶 music please love u chastity lampkin !!!!😋🌈🌈🌈💜💙🏆💜🥰🧤🧤💖💜💙❣️💙💖💚💚🏆🙋🧤🧤🧤❣️💜🏆🏆🌈🌈

  • @shametrickpowell6918
    @shametrickpowell6918 3 года назад +1

    One of my faves

  • @andreak8384
    @andreak8384 2 года назад

    Tq Jody u are great such an inspiration and encouragement to me . Oct 2021

  • @remstew7517
    @remstew7517 3 года назад +1

    4:41 beautiful statement 🌻

  • @l.q.1253
    @l.q.1253 3 года назад +1

    Always loved Jody.

  • @melindamullins9971
    @melindamullins9971 3 года назад +1

    thank you for having such a beautiful icon in pop music i still listen to her her fashion was so amazing. dont u want me.

  • @fallonl.7433
    @fallonl.7433 3 года назад +1

    So beautiful!!!

  • @allisonbramwell9327
    @allisonbramwell9327 2 года назад

    I love Jody 4eva!!!!...she is now beautiful than ever!!

  • @ricardored207
    @ricardored207 3 года назад +2

    I remember the crush I had on her growing up made my mother VERY VERY jealous of JODY‼️…… And yes she’s an iconic legendary trendsetter‼️🏆👉🏽👩🏽💃🏽

  • @calioumarx4289
    @calioumarx4289 Год назад

    My favor artist singer dancer fashion of all time jody watley I love u

  • @wrinthiak3431
    @wrinthiak3431 3 года назад +1

    Love the earrings!

  • @GyrlBlaque
    @GyrlBlaque 3 года назад +2

    There should be a book in the works.

  • @universalwoman789
    @universalwoman789 2 года назад

    Jody Thank you for the great music that inspired me during my teens in the 80s!

  • @TheRenard10
    @TheRenard10 2 года назад

    Happy birthday Jody 🎂❤️

  • @naturek6209
    @naturek6209 2 года назад

    I love this.❣️❣️💝💝

  • @glopan12345
    @glopan12345 3 года назад +2

    love jody loved how they used her in the selena series. she was a inspiration for. selena quintanilla

  • @jeanetteterry9386
    @jeanetteterry9386 2 года назад

    Ms. Jody Whatley you rock! Your face, voice, clothing, dance, and demeanor was very enjoyable any classic. You are the best. May God bless you and your family.