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 CHERYL PEPSII RILEY's Profile |
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LET ME BE ME |
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| Location: | BROOKLYN, |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | May 13, 2008 (597 days back) |
About Me |
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| travel layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com HotFreeLayoutsIn a business of here todays and gone tomorrows, few artists have maintained the consistency of Cheryl Pepsii Riley. Cheryl, who is affectionately called Pepsii by her friends, exploded onto the music scene in 1988 with her debut album, "Me, Myself, and I". This album, unlike most being released during that time, featured songs filled with positive and encouraging messages. From that album, Cheryl recorded her ..1 smash hit "Thanks For My Child". This song, considered by many women an anthem of hope and courage, catapulted this Brooklyn New York native to national and international acclaim.Her follow-up project, "Chapter", produced the single "How Can You Hurt The One You Love", which continued in her vein of social consciousness by addressing the issue of domestic violence. In 1992 Cheryl changed record companies and released the album "All That". For this venture, as well as the last, Cheryl broadened her artistic involvement by writing and producing most of the songs including the hit single "Gimme".Caught in the politics of the record industry, Pepsii changed faces and reunited with her first love - acting. Her first play, "Momma Don't", co-starring Rev. Rance Allen, Lynette Hawkins, and The Clark Sisters, proved that she was not to be pigeon-holed as a one-dimensional artist. Amazingly to date, Pepsii has starred in 11 national touring plays, all the while gaining a broader and more diverse audience base as a singer and an actress. She has toured the country on theater stages with the likes of Kirk Franklin, Glenn Jones, David Peaston, Beverly Todd, Adele Givens, David Hollister, Clifton Powell and Shemar Moore, with whom Pepsii starred in the romantic comedy "The Fabric of A Man". Cheryl has taken her acting even further and made her film debut in 1999 in the celebrated independent film and winner of a 1999 urban film festival award, "Colorz of Rage". This show stopping performer was featured in the stage play, "Madea's Class Reunion", written by and co-starring Mr. Tyler Perry. Currently, you can see and hear her artistry in the 2005 Blockbuster ..1 hit movie and soundtrack, "Diary of A Mad Black Woman", as well as onstage with the stage play "Madea Goes To Jail", also written, produced, and starring Mr. Perry. Considered by many as the greatest undiscovered discovery in the music industry, Cheryl's fans include such industry notables as Patti Labelle, Terry Lewis, and Mary J. Blige to name a few. Those missing her heartfelt and soulful voice will be happy to know that Ms. Riley has just finished recording a project that is sure to be a must-have on everyone's CD list. This time out she is definitely going to make plain to all in the know, that she is an all-around artist without limits. This project proves to be one where everyone will get to hear what they want. She says this recording encompasses a little funk, a little jazz, a little rock, a little blues, a little gospel, a little love... all filled to capacity with a lot of soul. "The most honest recording of my career", she states. And to anyone who listens, the sincerity of this project is indeed, quite evident.If Cheryl is not touring the country with her own music or any number of theatrical productions, she can be found recording background vocals for artists like Angie Stone, Jennifer Lopez, Glenn Jones, David Hollister, Celine Dion, Matchbox Twenty, or perhaps you may find her on tour with an array of artists such as Missy Eilliot, Eve, Tweet, Patti Austin, Jessica Simpson, Chico DeBarge and Mary J. Blige. And, if you're lucky, ou may catch her just dropping in to sing at some of the most celebrated clubs in New York City. There is Café Wha, where she is actually one of the featured vocalists on what they call "Throwback Tuesdays" with the old school, real school band called "DisFunktion", and one of her favorite spots to frequent is The Village Underground, where Cheryl hosts what she calls, Black Velvet Mondays! It is a Back in the Day, Black Velvet Paintings, Blue Lights in da Basement, Musicians and Saaaaannnngggerrs Jam! This night is quickly garnering international interest and she invites all who are serious about their musical craft to come down and Share!Cheryl says that in addition to finally finishing her new CD, entitled "Let Me Be Me", she wil also be writing and producing for other artists as well, including a new artist on the horizon that she will only say is her protégé and definitely a talent to be reckoned with. Amidst all of that, Cheryl plans to publish a book of poetry, work in television, and do more film. "I'm into telling stories", intones Pepsii. "I want to bring like experiences to each project, whatever it is, to reach out and affect people, heal people, and provide some kind of reality check. Times may change, but if you go with what's real, using the gifts that God has blessed you with, it will stand the test of time. That's what I want... Longevity!"When asked to what she credits her success, this busy young lady answers humbly, her wonderfully supportive family and friends, and God's Great Grace and Mercy. For it is not about anything she herself has done, but ALL about what He has done and continues to do with her, for her and through her. So, when you speak of personality, quality, sincerity... consistency, the woman that must come to mind is none other than Cheryl Pepsii Riley!An Artist, An Actress, A Lady, A Blessing! mspmb enableJavascript="false" allowScriptAccess="never" allownetworking="internal" src="http://lads.myspace.com/slides/slideshow_random.swf?u=8 3668395" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="426" |
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Music:Member Since: 6/7/2006Band Website: CHERYLPEPSIIRILEY.COM.- Visit the Message Board Band Members: Influences: Donny Hathaway, Patti Labelle, Rufus, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Graham Central Station, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, All those who embody the spirit and soul of REAL Music, Fortunately, there are those in our time as well, Mint Condition, Eric Benet, Lalah Hathaway, Chuckii Booker, Brian McKnight......let's keep it Pure and Alive! Sounds Like: Hmmm, sounds like ME :-) A gumbo of sorts of all my life's experiences and influences, musically as well as spiritually. Record Label: SodaFace Records - Visit www.SodaFaceRecords.com Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (R&B / Soul / Funk) |
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WooHoo!!! |
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| Okay, the month is almost over and I gotta say I have had the Best Birthday ! I won't focus on the goings on of the whole month, wanna go a lil more intense and hitcha with my Birthday Week! I mean, ... Posted by CHERYL PEPSII RILEY on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:34:00 PST |
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Ok, Gotta say this........ |
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| I Love Y'all! For real, your kindness and support has been and is wonderful. That being said......I gotta say, I try to answer emails when I can. I try to read all of your emails when I can. I a... Posted by CHERYL PEPSII RILEY on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:05:00 PST |
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Just wanna share wit my friends for a sec..... |
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| ....I just got back from LA today from supporting my friend's awesome new movie at his LA Movie Premiere of "Daddy's Little Girls". Yep, Tyler Perry's new movie is so wonderful. I dig the fact that he... Posted by CHERYL PEPSII RILEY on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:16:00 PST |
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Gerald..... |
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| I can't seem to shake this feeling, this overwhelming sadness, at the loss of our brother, Gerald Levert. I have no words for what it felt like to get a text from a friend asking if it was true, did G... Posted by CHERYL PEPSII RILEY on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:26:00 PST |
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Okay, this is a quickie, but...... |
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| ......I just had to say thank you to all of you sending soooo much love my way for my birthday! I have had an awesome day (and if you watched DisFunktion last nite, you know I'ma be celebrating ... Posted by CHERYL PEPSII RILEY on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:02:00 PST |
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Still taking some time to re-fuel but, Thank You |
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| Hey you guys, Just wanted to let you know that I am truly okay. Many of you have sent some really wonderful and meaningful emails and comments and I wanted to take a moment to say thanks. I really h... Posted by CHERYL PEPSII RILEY on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 09:59:00 PST |
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I Wish.... |
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Well, as most of you know, I really do try to answer as many of you back on your emails and comments as I can. I have actually read from many of you that you are happy that I get to... Posted by CHERYL PEPSII RILEY on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:19:00 PST |
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Mike Grace, Melodie Sexton, Take the Challenge, Wincey Terry, Mykey rocKit /greed, INAYA, albright feat vivian sessoms, BLACK VELVET MONDAYS, dean, Aaron Swinnerton, Arty White, Autumn, John James, earthakat, The UnionN, Darius a.k.a. Too Honest, Christian Keyes, PARIS, Mint Condition, Janet Jackson, lalah!, Tichina Arnold, Elisabeth Withers, Prez, John Mayer, dys"FUNK"tion, DK and La La, Tex Wagner, Miracle, Deondra, TEAMWORK PRODUCTIONS, Jim Walton & 7Fold, Sir Wil - Wil Power Music Productions, Billie Earl, MoNique, Praying Always 4 U!!!!, Jrenee, ♫ Never A Lame, Always Been True To The Game,, ~om@rion wif3ey 4 life~, Tempestt, da_1_u_want_&_want_2_be, DeMika, ~I AM THANKFUL TO HAVE FAMILY THAT LOVES ME!!!!~, ღBaBY GirL ღ, GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THE LORD!!!!, Mel, Yolanda a.k.a YO, Vicky, Kira D, TYGAH, God has me in his hand, U give me ur heart, ill give u the world, best u neva had, WarriorPrincess-yxia, Naima, TRENELL, MRS.THOMPSON BELIEVE IT, Felecia, shanika, Magic, LadyJ, SHARON, •Eclipse of the Heart•, "BIG COCO" Next Level Protection, Rita, Ms Thick Madame, 1PoeticMami, THANKFUL........GOD DID IT!!!!, GOT ME TELLING MY MAMA AND MY FRIENDS ABOUT YOU!!!, Jacquee, MZ.BABYGIRL/MZ.NEW.ORLEANS504$, Reo's Pearls, LOVING MY LIFE AS A MOMMY, Daphne
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