Janeé Cherí is a Bronx-raised, North Carolina-based independent Christian artist, songwriter, pianist, vocalist and producer, and her new single “Sometimes Never” may be the most personal thing she has released. Out September 26, 2026, the song looks back at growing up with a father who was only sometimes there, and forward to the forgiveness and healing she found in her faith. She wrote it, sang it and produced it herself, down to the original beat.
Follow Janeé on Instagram at @janeecheri, and find her music, videos and booking info on her Linktree.
At a glance
- Artist: Janeé Cherí, recording artist, songwriter, pianist, vocalist and producer
- From: Raised in the Bronx, New York; now based in North Carolina
- Sound: Christian hip-hop, R&B, jazz and worship
- New single: “Sometimes Never” (September 26, 2026), written, performed and produced by Janeé
- Also watch: the official video for “Nehemiah”
- Instagram: @janeecheri
- All links: linktr.ee/janeecheri
Who is Janeé Cherí?
Janeé Cherí grew up in the Bronx and now makes her home in North Carolina. She describes herself as a genre-bending artist whose music pulls from Christian hip-hop, R&B, jazz and worship, and she does far more than sing. She writes, plays piano, produces, and has spent years in worship leadership and music direction alongside her own live performances. On Instagram she has shared her testimony about growing up singing and playing in church, drifting away, and coming back to her faith with a new sense of purpose.
That purpose shows up in one line she repeats everywhere, from her Linktree to her captions: “I’m living my life to change someone else’s.” She says her mission is to spread the Gospel, show the love of Christ, and make music that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
What is “Sometimes Never” about?
Janeé calls “Sometimes Never” one of the most vulnerable records she has made. It grew out of her experience with a father who was inconsistently present, and her realization that those childhood years shaped how she understood love, trust and relationships, including her marriage. The song moves through that hurt toward forgiveness, healing and breaking unhealthy patterns that get passed down from one generation to the next.
The single artwork makes the story impossible to miss. It is an actual childhood photograph of Janeé and her father. She chose it on purpose, she says, because she wanted listeners to see the real story behind the music. In the weeks before release she posted a video telling the story behind the song and asked her followers a simple question: “Is there someone you need to forgive?”
At its heart, she says, the record is about discovering the unconditional love and constant presence of her Heavenly Father. Her faith in Jesus Christ sits at the center of it, but she believes the message can reach anyone who has lived with parental absence, rejection or emotional wounds.
What does Janeé Cherí’s new single sound like?
“Sometimes Never” runs just under two and a half minutes, and Janeé built every part of it, starting with the original beat. She wrote the lyrics, performed the vocals and handled the production, so the record comes straight from her with no outside hands shaping the story. It draws on the same mix she describes across her work, where Christian hip-hop and R&B sit alongside jazz and worship, and she says she likes it that way. She is passionate, she says, about pairing real storytelling with a meaningful message without being confined to one genre.
On release day she shared a video on Instagram of herself standing beside a little girl, captioned as “me and my younger self,” a picture of the healing the song is reaching for.
Where can you hear more of Janeé Cherí’s music?
Her full catalog is on Apple Music and Spotify, and her YouTube channel carries the official video for “Nehemiah” along with earlier songs and covers. Her Linktree also has a booking form for churches, events and collaborations.
- Stream “Sometimes Never”: all platforms
- Watch “Nehemiah”: official video on YouTube
- Instagram: instagram.com/janeecheri
- TikTok: @janeecheri
- Linktree (music, booking, socials): linktr.ee/janeecheri
What’s next for Janeé Cherí?
For now, the focus is on getting “Sometimes Never” to the people who need it. Janeé says she hopes listeners who carry the same kind of hurt will hear the song as an invitation to heal, and she is open to sharing more of the story behind it in interviews. Start with this single, then keep an eye on her Instagram, where she posts the stories behind her songs first.
FAQ
Who is Janeé Cherí?
Janeé Cherí is a Bronx-raised, North Carolina-based independent Christian recording artist, songwriter, pianist, vocalist and music producer whose sound blends Christian hip-hop, R&B, jazz and worship.
When did “Sometimes Never” come out?
“Sometimes Never” was released on September 26, 2026. Janeé wrote, performed and produced the song herself, including the original beat.
What is “Sometimes Never” about?
The song is about growing up with an inconsistently present father, and about forgiveness, healing, breaking unhealthy generational patterns and finding the constant love of God. The cover art is a real childhood photo of Janeé and her father.
Where can I follow Janeé Cherí?
Follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @janeecheri. All of her music and booking links are at linktr.ee/janeecheri.
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