Jody Watley is a GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer and style icon. Named Best New Artist in 1988, sheâs one of Billboardâs Top 60 Female Artists of All Time, with 6 Top 10 Hot 100 hits, 13 No. 1 Dance singles, and genre-spanning success across R&B, Pop, Dance, and Jazz.
A visionary in music and fashion, Watley helped pave the way for Black women to break boundaries. Her influence continuesâdecades strong.
Long before âindependent artistâ was a trend, Jody Watley was already setting the blueprint.
After a chart-topping era on MCA, she started Avitone as a vehicle for her music in 1995.Â
Sheâs been pushing boundaries since that time with numerous critically acclaimed, chart topping releases and dance-floor favorites.
A Legacy of Sound. A Vibe That Endures.
Celebrate 3 decades of her Avitone label with âLETâS DANCE Vol. 1 (Hit Them Beats)â â a sizzling new album of indie dance gems, remastered Avitone club classics, and chart-topping faves.