Jody Watley



First NameJody
Last NameWatley
Age53
Date of BirthJanuary 30, 1959
BirthplaceChicago, IL
Height5' 7" (170 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Star SignAquarius
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategorySinger
Claim to FameJody Watley made a name for herself with the dance-soul trio Shalamar before embarking on a solo career that would bring her numerous Top Ten hits and a reputation as "The Queen of Cool."
Music GenreR&B
Music StyleDance-Pop, Pop/Rock, Urban, Club/Dance, Electronic, House
Music MoodSensual, Stylish, Confident, Detached, Party/Celebratory, Sexual, Romantic, Carefree, Nocturnal, Sexy
InstrumentVocals

Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Avitone Records whose music crosses genres from 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.


Lucy Rank
#9,145
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"



Discography

2006

2001

1993

1988

1987

Filmography

Selected Jody Watley film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1999
Disco Girl

1981
Bananas
Singer

Soundtrack Credits

2009
Live from Studio Five
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2009
The Mo'Nique Show
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1999
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1992
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1991
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1990
Red Hot and Blue
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