(November 30, 2025) Judy Cheeks brought fire to the dance floor for over four decades, winning over fans around the world for both her talent and her versatility. We’re sad to report Ms. Cheeks has died at age 71.
Cheeks’ musical journey started long before the clubs. Born in Miami on February 13, 1954, she was the daughter of gospel great Rev. Julius Cheeks. She stepped into the spotlight in 1973 with a debut album produced by Ike & Tina Turner. A tour with the Turners followed, where she even performed as an Ikette.
By the late ‘70s, Cheeks had relocated to Germany and found international success with Mellow Lovin’, a disco classic that shot up the dance charts. She continued honing her craft as a songwriter, penning tracks for Motown and lending her powerhouse vocals to legends like Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, and Thelma Houston.
The ‘90s brought a resurgence for Cheeks, as she scored big on the dance scene with chart-topping club anthems like “Respect” and “As Long As You’re Good to Me.” Her album Respect cemented her status as a dance star, and she kept the energy high with later releases like True Love Is Free (2013), Danger Zone (2018), and A Deeper Love (2019).
Cheeks remained a force well into the 2020s, collaborating with POSE in 2023 and dropping Be Happy in 2024. Whether in the studio, on stage, or through her writing, Judy Cheeks inspired both fans and other performers with a talent as rich as her legacy.
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