There's a lot of misinformation floating around about me, making me wonder - whose life is it anyway?!!! The best thing one can do, whether you're in the spotlight or not - is to write a book about your own life - who better to be the gatekeeper of your history..than you?!! If you're in a hurry or a journalist, needing to get quick facts before our interview or you just have a short attention span, I will try to get to the core quickly. Jody Watley - Born January 30 in Chicago, Illinois. Grammy Winning Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Model, CEO of Avitone Recordings. 6 Top Ten Pop Hits, 15 Top 40 R&B Hits, 11 Dance Hits. 8 ..1 Singles. (be it Pop, R&B or Dance - 80s, 90s 00s). Popularized the phrase Hasta La Vista Baby, later picked up by Arnold Schwarzenegger. One of the first black artists of the 80s and 90s to successfully merge music and fashion. Recognized as a trendsetter, her sense of style was noteworthy, leading to layouts for Harpers Bazaar, VOGUE, and Rolling Stone. Named one of People Magazines 50 Most Beautiful People. Original member of singing group Shalamar (1977-1984). Participated in historic charity single - Band Aid Do They Know Its Christmas and the first 'Red, Hot and Blue' project - created to provide HIV and Aids Awareness around the world...through music.