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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady groove for dancing vibrant melodies for reflection mid-tempo energy for gatherings
- 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.
- If you like
- house, soul
Flower is an album by Jody Watley, released in 1998. A vibrant fusion of soulful melodies and house rhythms that invites listeners to dance and reflect. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Flower sound like?
A vibrant fusion of soulful melodies and house rhythms that invites listeners to dance and reflect. Rooted in house and soul.
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.
Who is Flower for?
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lovin' You So Far Standout 3:37
- 2 Flower Standout 4:02
- 3 Off the Hook Standout 4:14
- 4 Everything You Do 5:15
- 5 Just One More Time 4:51
- 6 If I'm Not in Love 3:47
- 7 A Lifetime 4:02
- 8 No More Tears to Cry 4:01
- 9 You'll Never Find a Love 4:17
- 10 I Don't Want You Back 4:01
- 11 Baby Tonight 3:57
- 12 16 3:59
- 13 Off the Hook (D-Dot remix feat. Rakim) 4:03
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