“I learned to write from the heart and sing high notes over drum-driven beats and melodies which to me symbolizes a girl from a tough city fighting for her dreams.” –Cheri Janae
Chicago has been known for vocal powerhouses Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan and hip-hop artists Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, and Common –influencing both urban and pop culture. However, singer and songwriter Cheri Janae have talent and a sound of her own that promise to do the same.
Her musical journey started after writing, recording, and performing for other artists under a different music vision during her late teens and early college years. That’s when Cheri Janae decided that a four-year break from music was needed to grow as a young woman and really learn the music business.
But perhaps it was the last words from her late-aunt who said: “follow your heart” that put the fire under Cheri Janae when she began to lose her way while teaching Language Arts, speech, and modeling classes to make financial ends meet. From that moment, Cheri Janae vowed to no longer wait for anyone else to determine her future and began to fund and produce her own music project.
Her musical journey started after writing, recording, and performing for other artists under a different music vision during her late teens and early college years. That’s when Cheri Janae decided that a four-year break from music was needed to grow as a young woman and really learn the music business.
But perhaps it was the last words from her late-aunt who said: “follow your heart” that put the fire under Cheri Janae when she began to lose her way while teaching Language Arts, speech, and modeling classes to make financial ends meet. From that moment, Cheri Janae vowed to no longer wait for anyone else to determine her future and began to fund and produce her own music project.
After writing and recording 12 new songs in 2017, Cheri Janae felt she needed a song that wasn’t just fun or sexy –but a bit of both. And after receiving tracks by various beat-makers, it was one in particular by Turreekk that stood out. The artist then wrote and re-arranged the music, and titled the song Rewind before leaving a dancehall section for featured artist Solid Shane.
Torn between releasing a mixtape and EP, Cheri Janae decided to raise her own expectations and made Rewind the first self-released single and prelude to her forthcoming EP titled Diamond Park that include six songs and production collaborations with other up and coming beat-makers J Blade, Get Em Louie, and Gee Notez influenced by sounds of music makers’ hometown of Philadelphia, Chicago, and the Caribbean. In addition, Rewind was published on YouTube, IAMTV Radio series and played on internet Radio Power 102.1 Toronto, 103.7 The Beat Chicago, and Power 102.8 LA receiving great reviews from fans across social media, DJs, and other platforms.
Torn between releasing a mixtape and EP, Cheri Janae decided to raise her own expectations and made Rewind the first self-released single and prelude to her forthcoming EP titled Diamond Park that include six songs and production collaborations with other up and coming beat-makers J Blade, Get Em Louie, and Gee Notez influenced by sounds of music makers’ hometown of Philadelphia, Chicago, and the Caribbean. In addition, Rewind was published on YouTube, IAMTV Radio series and played on internet Radio Power 102.1 Toronto, 103.7 The Beat Chicago, and Power 102.8 LA receiving great reviews from fans across social media, DJs, and other platforms.
Cheri Janae artistry is heavily influenced by reggae, RnB, pop, hip-hop, latin, and jazz as a result of growing up around various cultural sects in the southwest city and suburban parts of Chicago along with her college years as a music and theater performing arts student.
The songstress sings about love bliss, heartache, hope, and club nights with infectious melodies and hooks. Her performances include the Midwest Sony BMG Showcase at Excalibur, House of Blues, Summerfest at LaFinca, Midwest International Music Fest, and Hollywood Aurora Casinos to name a few.
Cheri Janae also wrote with well-established producers and songwriters including a song co-written with Panther and Individuals of Swizz Beats production team that features rap singer and actor Ray J as well as Will Jordan whose writing contributes to hits like Nicki Minaj & Rihanna’s song Fly, and Mick Lee, another writer and producer for Rihanna's early music years.
Cheri Janae's drive and courage are inspiring and her 4.5-octave vocal range, versatile style and persona, and fun heartfelt lyrics proves she is on her way to becoming a well-rounded music artist with international appeal bringing special performances in this new ever-evolving world of entertainment.
The songstress sings about love bliss, heartache, hope, and club nights with infectious melodies and hooks. Her performances include the Midwest Sony BMG Showcase at Excalibur, House of Blues, Summerfest at LaFinca, Midwest International Music Fest, and Hollywood Aurora Casinos to name a few.
Cheri Janae also wrote with well-established producers and songwriters including a song co-written with Panther and Individuals of Swizz Beats production team that features rap singer and actor Ray J as well as Will Jordan whose writing contributes to hits like Nicki Minaj & Rihanna’s song Fly, and Mick Lee, another writer and producer for Rihanna's early music years.
Cheri Janae's drive and courage are inspiring and her 4.5-octave vocal range, versatile style and persona, and fun heartfelt lyrics proves she is on her way to becoming a well-rounded music artist with international appeal bringing special performances in this new ever-evolving world of entertainment.
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Cheri Janae is a singer and songwriter from Illinois. Her first public performance was at the age four but no one knew there would be a strong desire to pursue music because she was shy even though people continued to ask her to perform with dance groups at local talent shows and act in plays. But when she earned a music and theater scholarship to attend one of Chicago’s top private universities from her classical vocal performance of Mozart and Gershwin, things began to change.
Cheri Janae began singing at open mic nights, hair and beauty shows, and sporting events- which led to such opportunities as a commercial jingle and voice-over, print ad and commercial, a Chicago triple-threat finalist for NBC show Fame, mini-stage production of Spike Lee’s film School Daze, a co-starring role in a TV pilot demo produced by Mike Merrill for That Common Production, and a Sony BMG music showcase at Excalibur Nightclub in Chicago. And eventually, Cheri Janae would begin to write and co-produce her own music.
Cheri Janae began singing at open mic nights, hair and beauty shows, and sporting events- which led to such opportunities as a commercial jingle and voice-over, print ad and commercial, a Chicago triple-threat finalist for NBC show Fame, mini-stage production of Spike Lee’s film School Daze, a co-starring role in a TV pilot demo produced by Mike Merrill for That Common Production, and a Sony BMG music showcase at Excalibur Nightclub in Chicago. And eventually, Cheri Janae would begin to write and co-produce her own music.
Cheri Janae fuses various styles of RnB, Hip Hop, Reggae, Latin, and Dance music with a 4.5-octave vocal range. She received airplay on college radio stations and weekend radio shows for songs “How Wud U Like” and “I Can Love You”. Mariah Carey, Adele, Jacksons family, Sade, and Missy Elliot are a few of her musical influences. Her producer and beat maker collaboration list includes veteran and new producers from Chicago, Philadelphia, and the Caribbean: Get Em Louie, J Blade, Bryan Hadley, Turreekk, and Gee Notez.
Lyrically, Cheri Janae paints pictures of various phases of love, club nights, and inspiration from personal experiences. When asked during an interview at the Sony BMG showcase to describe who she is as an artist, Cheri Janae stated, “I’m an artist that brings fun back to music thru storytelling, fashion, and rhythmic melodies like a modern-day Diana Ross or Donna Summer.
Lyrically, Cheri Janae paints pictures of various phases of love, club nights, and inspiration from personal experiences. When asked during an interview at the Sony BMG showcase to describe who she is as an artist, Cheri Janae stated, “I’m an artist that brings fun back to music thru storytelling, fashion, and rhythmic melodies like a modern-day Diana Ross or Donna Summer.
Cheri Janae past performances include various venues such as House of Blues, Hollywood Aurora Casinos, the International Music Festival, a 107.5 Clear Channel Summer Block Party, and Sporting events such as an ESPNBoxing Match to name a few.
She also wrote on pre-productions with Panther and Individuals of Swizz Beats production team featuring VH1’s reality star and hip-hop singer Ray J, Will Jordan the writer of Nicki Minaj’s and Rihanna’s hit song “Fly”, and Mick Lee who also wrote for commercially successful pop artists.
As Cheri Janae looks forward to her journey in the world of music and entertainment, her ultimate goal is to help others feel good, forget their troubles when they listen and see her perform, and inspire other to always keep faith, hope, and love no matter what life may bring.
She also wrote on pre-productions with Panther and Individuals of Swizz Beats production team featuring VH1’s reality star and hip-hop singer Ray J, Will Jordan the writer of Nicki Minaj’s and Rihanna’s hit song “Fly”, and Mick Lee who also wrote for commercially successful pop artists.
As Cheri Janae looks forward to her journey in the world of music and entertainment, her ultimate goal is to help others feel good, forget their troubles when they listen and see her perform, and inspire other to always keep faith, hope, and love no matter what life may bring.
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