A re-envisioning of the 1985 track from Modern Talking, “Cheri Cheri Lady” dazzles in its nocturnal, suave pop take — courtesy of Vasilikí. The artist, who was born in Greece and moved to NYC when they were 19, melds a debonair vocal lead within a sturdy synth-forward sound; the emphasis on the title-touting refrain proves consistently hypnotic, and lovably punctuated by a soaring guitar addition in the final minute. Whether you’re a fan of the original, or just discovering it, Vasilikí’s “Cheri Cheri Lady” engages in its atmospheric and dreamy pop appeal.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
