Checkout How Jody Watley Is Still Bringing it On Her Birthday And Selling Out Her 35-Year Commemorative Debut Album Concert

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Jody Watley Sells Out Concert in Festive Celebration for her Birthday and 35th Anniversary of Blockbuster Self-Titled Album with Surprise Guest Andre Cymone!

It was truly one for the books!

Jody Watley celebrated the 35th anniversary of her massive blockbuster self-titled album in true festive style coupled with a birthday balloon drop into the audience on Friday, January 28th at Sycuan Casino and Resort in San Diego.

The sold-out concert began with a standing ovation from her fans when the Grammy award-winning iconic singer appeared on stage.

Watley's 90-minute set did not disappoint! She delivered a high energy performance from beginning to end.

To the surprise of the audience, she introduced musician, songwriter, and producer Andre Cymone who joined Watley for the first time onstage in celebration of her 35th Anniversary Solo Debut Concert. In the show, Watley said, "It's an historical night."

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Cymone was an early collaborator with Watley on her solo debut album, co-writing hits like Looking For A New Love, Still A Thrill, Some Kind of Lover and subsequent hits Real Love, Friends, I Want You on their work together over 4 albums. With sheer delight from the crowd, Cymone was well-received with continual applause from fans as he jammed with Watley and her band throughout the show.

Andre sat down for an interview and also recorded this message for the Grammy winner, also giving respect and praise for her influence on other female artists. Click here to watch

The former couple were also married, divorcing in 1994 and have one son together, Arie. Andre Cymone has since remarried. Their son Arie was in attendance along with daughter Lauren along with Andre's wife Katherine to join in the festive occasion. 

"The night was truly special, especially with Andre graciously accepting an invitation from me to play with my band on stage in celebration for my birthday and 35th anniversary of my solo debut album," says the legendary singer.

As a solo artist, the ageless pop and R&B singer has:

• 6 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Singles
• 13 Number 1 Dance Singles
• 2 R&B Number 1’s
• 15 Top 40 Singles
• Gold and platinum albums
• 2007 Billboard Dance Lifetime Achievement
• 2017 recipient of the Black Music Honors Crossover Music Icon Award
• And nominations from the American Music Awards, MTV Awards, NAACP Awards and Soul Train Awards

Watley is a trendsetting pioneer in music, video, fashion and style, one of the architects of 21st century pop.

The cultural music iconic singer in Pop/Soul/R&B continues to amass chart-toppers!

She also performed the upbeat dance song, Whenever from her latest EP release, Renderings, a special collection of Alex Di Ciò Dance/Club remixes. Alex Di Ciò is a world-renowned producer, and remixer.

Congratulations, Ms. Watley!

You can follow the iconic singer on her social media @jodywatley

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Posted by community events coordinator, Nzinga Lonstein Austin, is a prolific blogger who writes on the entertainment industry and issues for people with developmental and physical challenges.

She is presently in high school looking to have a career in video, film, and media. You can see more of her entertainment writing on Lonstein Movies.

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