Jody Watley (80s)

Jody Vanessa Watley, better known as Jody Watley (Chicago, Illinois, January 30, 1959) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. During the 1970s and early 1980s, she was a member of the R&B/Funk band Shalamar, which scored many hits, especially in the United Kingdom. She has collaborated with artists such as Madonna, Eric B. & Rakim, George Michael, 4hero, Janet Jackson and others. In 1988, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist (as a solo artist) and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.

Watley is best known for her 1988 hit "Looking For A New Love", which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.