We had a great conversation with Artist & Actress Cheri Moon on The Chris & sandy Show. We talked about many things from family, music, acting, sacrifices, she told some great stories especially the one behind her song “Ain’t I A Woman”. What a great story! PLUS a whole lot more!
Born and raised in the music capital of Memphis, TN, Cheri began singing Gospel with her family choir at just 8-years old. Her musical ambitions eventually drove her to the New York club scene for 10 years, where she began performing regularly at the historic CBGB’s and Tribeca Grand Club. Her songwriting skills earned her a publishing contract with Producers Timbaland and Jimmy Douglass. Since then, songs from her catalog have been licensed for numerous national commercials and TV shows – including popular soap operas like “All My Children,” “The Young and the Restless,” and many HBO shows. Additionally, a few of her songs co-written with British star Roisin Murphy (Moloko) were released by EMI Europe on his acclaimed album “OverPowered”. Cheri also co-wrote the epic ballad “Great Escape” for Kevin Rudolf, and has co-written songs with The Scipt’s lead singer Danny O’Donoghue.
Capturing music lovers’ attention around the world, Cheri signed to Universal Republic UK. By 2010, she had three smash hits in the clubs including “Ships in the Night” (#4 on the Music Week Club Charts), “House Arrest” (#1 on the DMC World Charts & #2 on the Music Week Club/Commercial Charts), and “One More Crazy Summer”One More Crazy Summer” (#2 on the Music Week Club Charts). Cheri has since been signed as songwriter for legendary artists Timbaland and Missy Elliot.
Not only known for her popular dance hits, Cheri is also a highly regarded artist in the Family Music Community and as a Voice-Over Artist. She has become well-known for her enchanting children’s songs released under the artist name ‘SnookNuk’. She was recently included in social justice musician Fyütch’s “Black Women in History”, which reached #1 on the Sirius Radio Kids Music Charts. While Cheri’s voice-over work can be heard on MTV’s “Making of the Band” andnational commercial campaigns for McDonald’s, Herbal Essence, and Dr. Pepper. Cheri has additionally been seen acting in a number of indie films, and hopes to continue to inspire others through her art in the future.
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