What makes The Makeover by Jody Watley notable?

The Makeover received positive critical reception, particularly for its innovative remixes and collaborations, which solidified Watley's status in the contemporary dance music scene. The album includes tracks that became staples in clubs, contributing to a resurgence of interest in both Watley's work and the broader genre of house music. Released in 2006, The Makeover marks Jody Watley's return to the music scene after a hiatus following her 1999 album, The Collection. This album showcases her artistic evolution, highlighting her ability to seamlessly merge house music with soulful vocals while reflecting a modern sensibility in her sound.

Who is The Makeover for?

The Makeover works well if you're into steady flow with uplifting peaks, introspective moments for reflection and dance-friendly beats for celebrations.

How many songs are on The Makeover?

The Makeover has 13 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

The Makeover

Jody Watley · 2006

61 min · 13 tracks · house music

A vibrant blend of house rhythms and soul-infused melodies that celebrates life and love with an upbeat energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Don't You Want Me (King Britt's Scuba mix) — This track stands out for its infectious groove and expertly layered vocals, representing a peak moment in the album’s exploration of modern dance sounds.
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A Beautiful Life — With its uplifting lyrics and melodic structure, this song embodies the album's overarching theme of positivity and renewal.
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I Want Your Love — This track revitalizes a classic with a contemporary twist, showcasing Watley’s ability to connect past influences with present-day sounds.
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Midnight Lounge (Mark De Clive Makeover mix) — The extended remix captures the essence of late-night grooves while highlighting Watley’s smooth vocal delivery against rich instrumental textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow with uplifting peaks
introspective moments for reflection
dance-friendly beats for celebrations
for late-night lounging
eclectic vibes for diverse moods

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek standalone hits over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2006, The Makeover marks Jody Watley's return to the music scene after a hiatus following her 1999 album, The Collection. This album showcases her artistic evolution, highlighting her ability to seamlessly merge house music with soulful vocals while reflecting a modern sensibility in her sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Kym Sims· Crystal Waters· CeCe Peniston

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Ms. Jody Watley (intro) 0:04
2 Don't You Want Me (King Britt's Scuba mix) 7:06
3 Waiting in Vain 7:11
4 A Beautiful Life 4:38
5 A Bed of Roses (feat. 4 Hero) 4:06
6 I Want Your Love 4:20
7 Love Hangover 4:43
8 Borderline 4:59
9 Close to You / Superstar / We've Only Just Begun 4:50
10 Friends (feat. Voshaun Gotti) 3:23
11 The Makeover (Superstar) 3:29
12 Midnight Lounge (Mark De Clive Makeover mix) 4:58
13 A Beautiful Life (A Beautiful dub mix) 7:32

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