Review Fix Exclusive: Jerrica Alyssa Talks ‘Those Cherry Lips’

Review Fix chats with singer-songwriter Jerrica Alyssa, who discusses her new single, “Those Cherry Lips,” detailing the inspiration behind the track, as well as her influences and goals for the future.

About “Those Cherry Lips”:

One of those collaborations is her infectious new single, “Those Cherry Lips.” The rhythmic pop meets urban R&B vibe undulates beneath her sultry vocals, dripping with passion and anticipation. It’s the perfect chill track to put you in the mood, and Jerrica’s female-forward reflection of two people meeting in the middle is lush with empowerment and sensuality. A low-tempo beat hums under layers of vocals and hushed breathing, building a sense of heat and movement into every second of the vibrant arrangement. It’s the kind of sound that will make you want to light the candles, turn up the music, and lose yourself in someone you love.

Review Fix: How did you get involved in music?

Jerrica Alyssa: As a young child, I remember my home being filled with music playing all the time.  When my parents would play classic Pop & R&B records by legends like Michael Jackson, I’d always put on a show to sing and dance for my family.  This was the beginning of my musical journey, exhausting my family with my singing, piano and dance.    Music has always been the center of my life, now expressed through my own music.  

Review Fix: What makes this single special to you?

Jerrica Alyssa: This is my first debut single as Jerrica Alyssa.  I wrote it in my hometown and completed it upon my move to Nashville!  I was involved in all aspects of the song from writing & producing, to creating the visuals for the album art, lyric video and acoustic performance video.  My vision for this single has truly come alive! I’m so for excited for my future singles! 

Review Fix: Why does Urban Pop matter?

Jerrica Alyssa: Well from my perspective, Urban Pop is derived from soul and groove, in combination with catchy beats and melodies.  It truly seems to resonate with today’s audiences.  I feel soul is the key to my original music; but my love for pop and urban beats gives me a platform to create!   

Review Fix: How do you think studying Genetics makes you a better singer?

Jerrica Alyssa: My scientific field of study allowed me to understand that becoming a better singer is a combination of the effects of genetics and the influences of my environment.  Meaning, my strong voice is physically influenced by my genetics, but without me nurturing my voice/musicality through training, performing and practice, I would not have become a better singer.  

Review Fix: What are your goals for this track?

Jerrica Alyssa: I want to introduce people to who I am as an artist through this first single.  My hope is that people will be interested in me as an artist and enjoy my music. Then I can continue on my journey with upcoming releases and my love of production, video and art. 

Review Fix: How do you want it to be remembered in a few years?

Jerrica Alyssa: I want “Those Cherry Lips” to serenade lovers, to help people get in a chill, rhythmic groove.  It would be amazing if listeners remember to put it on, to help them ease into the mood.  

Review Fix: What’s next?

Jerrica Alyssa: Enjoying the rhythm of Nashville! Besides my musical work in Pro Tools, I’m starting to get visual chops.  Final Cut Pro, Lightroom and Resolve are my new obsessions.  Not too brag, but my new baby is the lyric video for Those Cherry Lips…I did all myself.  Yeahya!

Review Fix: Anything else you’d like to add?

Jerrica Alyssa: Please keep an eye out for a few videos right away and then new songs starting in November.  I’m not so good at defining myself in a specific genre, so I hope you like the diversity of the tracks and videos….I read and respond to all of my messages, so please tell me what you think!  

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Patrick Hickey Jr. is a full-time Assistant Professor of Communication & Performing Arts and Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College and is the chairman of the City University of New York Journalism Council. He is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of ReviewFix.com. He's also a former News Editor at NBC Local Integrated Media and National Video Games Writer at Examiner.com where his work was mentioned in National Ad campaigns by Disney, Nintendo and EA Sports. Hickey was also the Editor-In-Chief of two College Newspapers before he received his BA in Journalism from Brooklyn College. Hickey's work has been published in The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Complex, The Hockey Writers, Yahoo!, Broadway World, Examiner, NYSportScene Magazine, ProHockeyNews.com, GothamBaseball.com, The Syracuse Post-Standard, Scout.com and the official sites of the Brooklyn Aces and New York Islanders. His first book, The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult And Classic Video Game Developers was released in April 2018 and is chock full of interviews with legendary developers. His second book in the series, The Minds Behind Adventures Games, was released in December 2019. His third book, The Minds Behind Sports Games, was released in September 2020. His fourth book, The Minds Behind Shooter Games, was released in March 2021. The Minds Behind Sega Genesis Games and The Minds Behind PlayStation Games were released in 2022 and The Minds Behind PlayStation 2 was published in January 2023. Hickey is also a contracted comic book writer, currently penning his original series, "Condrey," as well as "The Job," "Brooklyn Bleeds" "Dem Gulls" and "KROOM" for Legacy Comix, where he serves as founder, owner and Editor-in-Chief. Hickey Jr. is also a voice actor, having starred in the 2018 indie hit and 2019 Switch, PS4 and Xbox One release, The Padre (also serving as English language Story Editor), from Shotgun With Glitters. The sequel, The Padre: One Shell Straight to Hell was released in February 2021- Hickey also served as a Story Editor and Lead Voiceover performer. He has also done narration and trailers for several other titles including The Kaiju Offensive, Relentless Rex and Roniu’s Tale. Hickey is also the lead voiceover performer on Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest, responsible for nearly 90 characters in the game, as well as Skybound's Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, where he voices both Dracula and Renfield, as well as several other characters. He also stars in Ziggurat Interactive’s World Championship Boxing Manager 2, where he performs the VO of nearly every male character in the game. He also worked on the Atari VCS’s BPM Boy.

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