Jody Watley — American Musician born on January 30, 1959,

Jody Vanessa Watley is an American singer, songwriter and record producer, whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance and electronic soul. In 1987, she won the Grammy Award for "Best New Artist." Along with Janet Jackson and Madonna, she ranks as one of MTV Video Music Awards most nominated female artists ever, with six nominations for her ‘Real Love’ video... (wikipedia)

Passion has always been important to me. That won't change. What changes in a woman's perspective. I mean, I have two kids now. I'm a single parent balancing motherhood and my career. That changes the equation.
The time was ripe for Flower. The vibe was right.
Maybe with your emotions and your feelings, someone else can say it in a different way than you would, which brings new life to the way you might sing it.
Flower was a good metaphor for growth. The song is obviously about sexual responsibility, so that was the main metaphor. Also, it's like knowing who someone has been and remembering and appreciating that, but really appreciating what they are now even more.
If I've learned anything in this business, it's that you have to be fearless.