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Background information
Birth name	Chester Jermaine Jennings
Born	(1978-06-03) June 3, 1978 (age 47)
Origin	Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter record producer instrumentalist
Instruments	Vocals guitar bass piano
Years active	2002–present
Labels	E1 Columbia/SME RED Warner Asylum Music World
Associated acts	Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Bun B

Chester Jermaine "Lyfe" Jennings (born June 3, 1978) is an American R&B and soul singer. He is also a songwriter, record producer, and plays several instruments. Lyfe Jennings plays the guitar, bass, and piano. He often includes these instruments in his music. The New York Times newspaper once called him a "socially minded R&B singer." This means his songs often talk about important social topics.

About Lyfe Jennings

Lyfe Jennings was born on June 3, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio. He grew up in a working-class family. He was the middle child of five kids. When he was a teenager, Jennings started performing music. He sang with his brother and two cousins. This group later stopped performing together in the early 1990s. After this, Jennings faced some challenges in his life. His musical journey was put on hold for a period.

His Music Career

Early Beginnings

After facing personal challenges, Lyfe Jennings returned to music. He began performing again and sharing his unique sound. His music blends R&B and soul, often with meaningful lyrics.

Albums and Success

In October 2013, Lyfe Jennings released an album called Lucid. Two years later, in June 2015, he released Tree of Lyfe. He recorded much of this album in his own home studio. When asked about his music, Jennings said he doesn't try to completely change his style. Instead, he wants to go "deeper" into the truth of his music. He aims to remind people why they loved his songs from the start.

Lyfe Jennings' Life

Lyfe Jennings has children from a previous relationship. He was married to Gwendolyn Scharkowski, a German model. They got married on February 2, 2016, and have a son together. They later separated, with Gwendolyn filing for divorce on March 15, 2017.

List of Albums

Lyfe Jennings has released several studio albums throughout his career.

• Lyfe 268‒192 (2004)
• The Phoenix (2006)
• Lyfe Change (2008)
• I Still Believe (2010)
• Lucid (2013)
• Tree of Lyfe (2015)
• 777 (2019)