What makes Flower by Jody Watley notable?

Upon release, 'Flower' received a positive critical reception, highlighted by its chart performance, including entry into the Billboard Hot 100. The album emphasized Watley's influence on the house music genre and solidified her status as a pioneer for female artists within this space, bridging pop and dance music effectively. By 1998, Jody Watley was transitioning into a new phase of her career, following her previous album, 'Affairs of the Heart' (1991). 'Flower' marked her return after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing her evolution as an artist in the burgeoning house music scene while simultaneously grounding herself in R&B traditions.

Flower works well if you're into steady groove for dancing, vibrant melodies for reflection and mid-tempo energy for gatherings.

How many songs are on Flower?

Flower has 13 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Flower

Jody Watley · 1998

54 min · 13 tracks · house · soul

A vibrant fusion of soulful melodies and house rhythms that invites listeners to dance and reflect.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady groove for dancing
vibrant melodies for reflection
mid-tempo energy for gatherings
uplifting vibes for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek raw, unpolished sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1998, Jody Watley was transitioning into a new phase of her career, following her previous album, 'Affairs of the Heart' (1991). 'Flower' marked her return after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing her evolution as an artist in the burgeoning house music scene while simultaneously grounding herself in R&B traditions.
Stylistic neighbors: Kym Sims· Crystal Waters· CeCe Peniston