Cheri

Cheri was a Montreal-based duo consisting of Rosalind Hunt and Lise Cullerier, emerging from a rich lineage of Canadian disco royalty. Rosalind Hunt, daughter of Geraldine Hunt, brought a deep understanding of R&B phrasing to the project.

Their 1982 hit 'Murphy's Law' remains a landmark in the post-disco and boogie genres, notable for its innovative use of variable-speed vocal recording, which created the high-pitched 'chipmunk' effect on the chorus. This technique significantly influenced the texture of dance music and later hip-hop production. Musically, they bridged the gap between the lush orchestration of 70s disco and the leaner, synth-heavy production of the 80s. While their mainstream success was largely centered on their debut era, they remain a cult favorite among crate diggers and fans of the 'Montreal Sound.' Their work is characterized by high production values, syncopated rhythm sections, and a distinctively playful approach to vocal arrangements that challenged the standard R&B tropes of the early 1980s.