THE MAKEOVER - JODY WATLEY
With “The Makeover,” veteran R&B/pop artist Jody Watley treats fans to a collection of treasured classics (her own and those of others) and a couple of new jams. Lead single “Borderline” completely twists the Madonna classic into a chilled-out, pop-tronic gem, which explains why it has been embraced by tastemaking lounge DJs here and abroad. But wait until these same DJs get their hot, sweaty hands on Watley’s smoldering version of “Love Hangover” (produced by Chris Brann, Rodney Lee and Watley). Watley and producer Ron Trent inject Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain” with a little Saturday night experience, while DJ/producer King Britt reimagines Watley’s own “Don’t You Want Me” for 2006 dancefloors. Elsewhere, U.K. outfit 4Hero invests the new “A Bed of Roses” with a rhythmic push and pull. Throughout, a big-time sensuality prevails. Billboard
