On This Day: February 23 1987 Jody Watley by Jody Watley Was Released

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Feb 23, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: February 23 1987 Jody Watley by Jody Watley Was Released.

On this day February 23 1987 Jody Watley released her self titled debut album launching her into solo stardom. After gaining recognition as a member of Shalamar Watley stepped out on her own with a fresh mix of R&B dance and pop that defined late 80s music. The album was a massive success reaching number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the R&B Albums Chart.

The album’s biggest hit Looking for a New Love became an anthem of empowerment and heartbreak peaking at number two on the...

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