I wanted to do Playboy to get across the same ideas I’m singing and writing about these days. It’s all about proving that a woman can defy stereotypes.
Meaning of the quote
Jody Watley, an American musician, wanted to do a photoshoot for Playboy magazine to show the same ideas she was singing and writing about. She wanted to prove that a woman can go against the typical expectations or stereotypes that people have about women.
About Jody Watley
Jody Watley is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her versatile music spanning genres like pop, R&B, jazz, dance, and electronic soul. She rose to fame as a member of the hit R&B/funk band Shalamar in the late 70s and early 80s, and later won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1988. Watley has been recognized for her groundbreaking achievements and influence, including being ranked among the top female artists of all time by Billboard.
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