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

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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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Jody was a trend setter 🙌🏾👏🏾

@TheRnBTalkShow 3 жыл бұрын

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

@geisalagordon9966 3 жыл бұрын

Agree

@glopan12345 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@NellieKAdaba 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@terradaktal8318 2 жыл бұрын

nooooooooooooooooo she doesn't.. sorry she just had just a few hits

@TheRnBTalkShow 2 жыл бұрын

@@terradaktal8318 YEEEESSSSSSSSSSS SHE DOES! SMDH

@nodoubt8842 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dstreet43 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@ssays.1998 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dorothyanderson2568 3 жыл бұрын

Right

@76shian 3 жыл бұрын

There would be no Madonna without Jody

@firouz4296 3 жыл бұрын

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

@76shian 3 жыл бұрын

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

@firouz4296 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

facts

@76shian 3 жыл бұрын

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

@delirous8 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@rtc600 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mariastewart8810 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

She is still fabulous ❤️❤️❤️

@heyrobertcarter1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rasta487 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite Jody song 🖤

@1-blackcakequeen778 3 жыл бұрын

She looks absolutely fantastic for 62!!!!

@InglewoodsFinest71 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Jody Watley looks good period!!!!!!

@TheBrownIsland 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Wow she looks 20 years younger!

@keonta81 3 жыл бұрын

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

@markpeter4304 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@hellobecky84 3 жыл бұрын

@@musiclover-cn7tb yess!

@musiclover-cn7tb 3 жыл бұрын

I remember Jody's fluffy skirts.

@JAYTofficial 3 жыл бұрын

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

@joywatkins9092 3 жыл бұрын

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

@geisalagordon9966 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful, Jody Watley is! She looks GREAT!

@meandmy2cents309 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

The Wattage!❤️

@guymichel8533 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@mickeyrosa7226 I love The Makeover!

@mickeyrosa7226 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shnnyouman1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@niasia408 3 жыл бұрын

She is still absolutely gorgeous😍😍

@jackypearson361 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shrondasmith7544 3 жыл бұрын

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

@InglewoodsFinest71 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@latonyahylton8690 3 жыл бұрын

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

@phillyvette1102 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Jody! She looks great!

@jensendavenport1406 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ChristyDStarling 3 жыл бұрын

Longevity! Yes! 💜💜💜

@chastitylampkin6028 3 жыл бұрын

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

@musiclover-cn7tb 3 жыл бұрын

Tamron is rocking that short hair.

@clarkclarke 3 жыл бұрын

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

@musiclover-cn7tb 3 жыл бұрын

She's still gorgeous.

@mickeyrosa7226 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Judy was ahead of her time! Love her so much

@justbeingmesparks6538 3 жыл бұрын

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

@myvalentine9590 3 жыл бұрын

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

@saltwatercb 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mosue3200 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Copasyetic Жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@gorgeousgirlchristy 2 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Love Jody!

@sheiliawilliams345 2 жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@InglewoodsFinest71 4 ай бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite artist and greatest inspiration's

@TheAverycross 3 жыл бұрын

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

@avgolden1974 Жыл бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@wendyjackson2449 3 жыл бұрын

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

@swederoorad2318 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! You nailed it

@Humanity_2038 3 жыл бұрын

Love her!! Yay!!!!

@RashetaCannon 3 жыл бұрын

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

@carmeltonedbarbie1747 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@carmeltonedbarbie1747 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@v.a.993 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Eastpointe 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tracylee4451 3 жыл бұрын

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

@probi99 3 жыл бұрын

Wow love you Jody! #SoulTrain forever.

@abyss104 3 жыл бұрын

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

@cerisehardy9267 3 жыл бұрын

Love Jody ❤️❤️

@blafred 3 жыл бұрын

Jody has always been a TRAILBLAZER!!!!!

@ms.mqueen7 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sammyytube5999 3 жыл бұрын

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

@spicyspinach9899 3 жыл бұрын

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

@allisonbramwell9327 2 жыл бұрын

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

@darryledwin 2 жыл бұрын

Great conversation 💃🏾🎙

@D_A_Marv 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lumiere7216 3 жыл бұрын

That was my JAM back in the day

@lindaavant4665 Жыл бұрын

She is a friend in my head..!!!!❤

@stineowens8837 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shametrickpowell6918 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CulturalBackgroundsStudyBible 2 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@yvettearceneaux9440 3 жыл бұрын

#Timeless Beauty!! You rock Jody

@ivantorres9854 3 жыл бұрын

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

@klevi1961 3 жыл бұрын

I love her!

@hayesmoses7754 2 жыл бұрын

ICON!

@chastitylampkin6028 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

One of my faves

@andreak8384 2 жыл бұрын

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

@remstew7517 3 жыл бұрын

4:41 beautiful statement 🌻

@l.q.1253 3 жыл бұрын

Always loved Jody.

@melindamullins9971 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful!!!

@allisonbramwell9327 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ricardored207 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@wrinthiak3431 3 жыл бұрын

Love the earrings!

@GyrlBlaque 3 жыл бұрын

There should be a book in the works.

@universalwoman789 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheRenard10 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Jody 🎂❤️

@naturek6209 2 жыл бұрын

I love this.❣️❣️💝💝

@glopan12345 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jeanetteterry9386 2 жыл бұрын

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.