buzzz worthy. . .
New York - When Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley
sings, every ear in the room listens. She has the kind of sultriness
that seeps underneath every nook and cranny in the listener and grips
with a firm hold. It's one of the reasons why famed director Tyler Perry has continued to cast her for over a decade now in his many productions. With her new music project, "Still Believe,"
on her independent label, SodaFace Records, Riley has delivered a true
showstopper. "Still Believe" is a faith filled, heart drenched
conviction of love persevered and Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley delivers sweet
dominion with each pumping note.
Passion packed with 12 tracks, penned by Riley and her writing partner, Luke Austin,
"Still Believe," reverberates with silky soul, rhythmic R&B, dreamy
jazzy undertones and bluesy thunder. "Still Believe in Love," the
single release, is a powerhouse declaration of defiance in the face of
love gone wrong. Showcasing Riley's scintillating vocal ability, the
track is a melodious stampede with righteous fervor. On "Just Can't
Stop," another selection, Riley dives in deep and serves up down home,
blues trodden angst amid unrequited lust. "Work in Progress" reveals the
songbird rocking hard in an anthem for trust-shattered hearts.
Many
remember Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley from when she first burst on to the
music scene in the late '80's with her torching classic "Thanks for My
Child." She has since continued to propel her career and remains a
formidable force on today's musical landscape. "Still Believe" is her
second independent release since her CD project "Let Me Be Me," four
years ago. Her fan base has grown exponentially via her exposure in
numerous Tyler Perry projects, including "Madea Gets A Job," "Tyler
Perry's Madea's Class Reunion," "Why Did I Get Married?" and most
recently her starring role in "Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned."