Lyfe Jennings (born Chester Bamsu Jennings on June 3, 1973) is a platinum-selling American (United States) R&B and soul (soul music) singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He plays the guitar, bass (Double bass), and piano which he integrates into his music. The New York Times referred to him as a "socially minded R&B singer".

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 songs "Ghetto Superman" and "More Than A Girl" from The Phoenix (The Phoenix (Lyfe Jennings album)), Lyfe lost his father at a young age. Lyfe went to prison for ten years at the age of 14.