![]() He moved to New York City to pursue a recording career, and his first stop was the world famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Proof that there's power in a second chance, Jennings hit the ground running after he was released from prison in 2002. In fact, the title of the CD is the number assigned to him in prison. Instead, the former convict, now in his late 20s, is quick to speak of the tough lessons he's learned. But on his debut CD Lyfe 268-192, released last August and beginning to climb the charts, you won't hear Jennings boasting of his criminal exploits to boost sales. It's been a longer road than most for Jennings - he slipped into a life of crime early and spent 10 years behind bars for an arson-related charge. The music of Chester "Lyfe" Jennings has the familiar feel of old-school classics, and his soulful, gravelly voice is being compared to the likes of R&B greats Al Green and Sam Cook. Cover for the Lyfe Jennings debut CD Lyfe 268-192 ![]()
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