Lyfe Jennings
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Lyfe Jennings is an R&B singer, producer and at the same time a songwriter. His debut album Lyfe 268-192 became Certified Platinum.
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About
R&b singer Lyfe Jennings (Chester Jennings) was born on 1987 in Toledo, Ohio. At a young age, the young singer joined a group with his brother and two cousins. At 14 years old, Lyfe was sent to jail for a ten-year sentence. Inside, his music developed even deeper. Before Lyfe was released in December 2002, he recorded a demo. He then performed in a club named Apollo. People liked his songs and sold thousand of copies with his four-song demo. Lyfe then moved to New York to sign in a major record label, Columbia. In 2004, he released his debut album, Lyfe 268-192. It was named after his inmate number. The following year, the single “Hypothetically” had a version with Fantasia (winner of American Idol). In 2006, a hip-hop follow-up album was issued, The Phoenix, with appearances of Young Buck and Three 6 Mafia.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Soul Train Music Award | Nominated for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist for "Must Be Nice" |
| 2006 | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Airplay for "Must Be Nice" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Lyfe 268-192 | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2006 | The Phoenix | Certified Gold in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Must Be Nice | 5 | 40 | Lyfe 268-192 |
| 2006 | Hypothetically | 38 | Lyfe 268-192 | |
| 2006 | S.E.X. | 3 | 37 | The Phoenix |
| 2007 | Let's Stay Together | 32 | The Phoenix |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Must Be Nice | Sony | Lyfe 268-192 |
| 2006 | Hypothetically | Sony | Lyfe 268-192 |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- He won five straight Apollo amateur contest competions.
- He went to jail due to an arson case.
Reviews
- Lyfe Jenning writes brilliant lyrics. He talks about the frustrations, pain and disappointments that you face in real life. Although it is all sad, he turns it around and fills his songs with hope, optimism and love. -Mimi 008:45, 28 November 2007 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | R&B | Soul
