Lyfe Jennings (Chester Jennings) was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1978 is a platinum-selling African American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist.

He plays the guitar, bass, and piano which he integrates into his music. He is in a group called Natural Born Killers with Nyce & KG, who are signed to Infamous Records.

Lyfe started his musical career as a young boy in a church in Toledo, OH. His love for music led him to join a group that included two of his cousins and his older brother. After splitting Lyfe continued his interest in music.

As stated in the song "Ghetto Superman" The Phoenix, Lyfe lost his father at an early age. In 1992, at the age of 14 Lyfe went to jail.

Lyfe found his true love for music again while serving time in prison. Upon his December 2002 release he began seriously pursuing his solo career. He spent his 2nd day of freedom recording a 4 song cd and the 3rd day performing at a club.

By January 2003, Lyfe had showcased his talent to a nation-wide audience on "Showtime In Harlem" (The Apollo). He received a standing ovation for his acoustic performance of original material, and made his mark by winning the amateur competition five times.