Over the course of her career, Jody Watley blended R&B and dance-pop in sleek and stylish fashion, topping the charts and winning Grammys for her memorable singles and albums. Along the way, she helped bridge the gap between rap and R&B with the 1987 single "Friends" -- which featured Eric B. & Rakim -- and became a fashion icon with the help of a series of visually striking videos. Watley broke through in the late '80s with her self-titled debut album and hit songs like "Looking for a New Love" and "Real Love." After establishing her trademark club-friendly sound, she moved a...