Remember This “Thanks For My Child” Singer? See What She Looks Like Now!

ilosm — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:27:02 +0000

We all remember Ms. Cheryl Pepsii Riley from her 1988 ballad, “Thanks for My Child.” It’s one of those songs that most women loved and men, sorta hated, but it was a hit back in the late eighties. Well if you haven’t been following Ms. Riley, we here to update you on what this songbird has been doing.

First of all, when we say, “Black Don’t Crack”, (referring to African Americans who usually don’t wrinkle quickly or show “age” as much as others), well Cheryl Pepsii Riley would be an example of that! Check out 47 year old Cheryl Pepsii now, (yes she was only about 19 when she recorded “Thanks For My Child”), and see what she’s doing now!

Photo Credit: @cherylpepsii | #mood

As well as recording new music, Riley has starred in Tyler Perry’s stage plays including; Madea’s Class Reunion (2003) and Why Did I Get Married? (2006).

Cheryl Pepsii Riley has been hosting an event, “Black Velvet Monday Experience”. It’s an open-mic event that has been running for over 8 years in New York City. Her goal is to have a place for younger singers and musicians and for those that are a bit older and couldn’t find the space to express themselves with their gift of song or musicianship. It’s a place for aspiring vocalist and musicians to come out and “own their gift”! Their motto: Trust Your Gift!

Photo Credit: @cherylpepsii | Hey Family! Just wanted to take a moment to say Thank you to Everyone taking the time to support, encourage n follow this Journey of Mine. I do not take your time n energy lightly nor for granted! So to All My Fam on IG, FB n Twitter, The New as well as The Tried n True, Plz Know how much I truly Appreciate your love, kind words n heartfelt posts! To God be The Glory for Allowing Me Another Day to Trust This, HIS, Gift! And as Always, I Encourage Each n Every One of YOU to #TrustYOURGift !!! Have a Happy, Healthy n Love Filled Weekend! Blessings #LuhYall #StillBelieve #Grateful #RealAlwaysGonStandTheTestOfTime #KeepPushin #YOUandYOURGiftMATTER

#StillBelieve , do U? If You don’t have your copy of my latest, you can get it Now at iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby.com n All your favorite digital outlets! Let’s Celebrate Life n Love with #RealMusic …. This weekend is a Great time to #StillBelieve ❤️ You’ll b Glad You Did! #LuhYall

An Old School Fun Fact: Riley still had her nurse’s job when the song went to number one on the R&B chart!

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What Has This “Thanks For My Child Singer” Been Up To? A Whole Lot!

I Love Old School Music — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:54:51 +0000

Remember when you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s 1988 banger, “Thanks For My Child”? That jam was powerful and it became sort of an anthem for single moms. If you forgot what inspiration came of this song, check out the video.

“Thanks For My Child”:

So where is Cheryl today? Turn the page and see what she’s been up to…prepare to be impressed…

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Remember This “Thanks For My Child” Singer? See What She Looks Like Now!

What Has This “Thanks For My Child Singer” Been Up To? A Whole Lot!