Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Jody Watley, has signed a talent deal with OZY.
The powerhouse artist will work with OZY to develop a scripted biopic following her illustrious multifaceted career and astonishing life.
For the awarded OZY Studios, this deal marks the first celebrity talent deal coming on the heels of the major partnership with the A + E Networks. “Torn From Her Arms,” OZY‘s first feature film airs on Lifetime this fall.
“Fans will be surprised that Jody has overcome so many formidable challenges in her life that she has never revealed publicly. She is now ready to break her silence and we are honored she trusts us to tell her story,” states Chris Rantamaki, executive director of OZY Studios.
Jody states; “Get Ready! I am extremely excited to partner with OZY and bring my story to life, in hopes of encouraging all who see it to never stop believing in themselves.”
OZY and Jody Watley have begun the search for writers to help devleop the project.
Jody Watley is one of the architects of 21st Century Pop, From her groundbreaking marriage of rap & R&B with 1987‘s “Friends,” a collaboration with hip-hop legends Eric B. & Rakim to her vision-forward marriage of high fashion, street fashion and music in the ’80s.
Before fashion and music together was the norm, to her fusion of jazz and underground club culture with keen pop instincts.
