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Artist: Lyfe Jennings
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $15.98
Buy New: $6.70
You Save: $9.28 (58%)
New (40) Used (13) from $5.26
Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 1682
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.8 x 0.2
MPN: 707966
UPC: 886970796620
EAN: 0886970796620
ASIN: B0012X9KLO
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: All products brand new and factory sealed.
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 LYFE HAS MATURED AND DONE SOME OF HIS BEST WORK June 22, 2008
I love Lyfe Jennings and have purchased all of his albums, I love this CD and have listened to it constantly since purchasing it. It is clear that Lyfe has matured and this album shows he has evolved and his development as an artist. I loved his first two albums because he was still raw and growing, but this one really shows how much he has grown as a man and an artist. "30 is not the new 20, it's the same ol 30"...
It's hard to pick a favorite cut from this CD, but I would have to say that "cops up", "never never land"{ as my girlfriend said who else could put Peter Pan in a song like this...}, and "old school" {I got this old school the color of soul food, candy yam racing stripes, pipes potato white, cornbread interior trimmed in collard greens, air freshner smell like chicken and pork and beans} are ones that stay in my head long after I finish listening to the CD.
More than anything, I am soooo pleased that Lyfe doesn't talk between all the songs like "Phoenix", and this album does not disappoint! I also have several friends who are Lyfe Lovers like myself and they also say nothing but GREAT things about this album.
Lyfe is back June 19, 2008
After his sort of "sophmore slump", probably mainly due to the numerous skits on his last CD, Lyfe Jennings is back with another bangin' CD. Not as good as his first (Lyfe 268-192), which stays untouchable, but most definately worth the wait. You can find great slow- and midtempo tracks such as "Midnight Train", "Keep On Dreaming" and "Never Never Land". But there is also radio friendly material, such as the T.I. supported "Brand New", the T-Pain sound-alike "Cops Up" and a great Wyclef track "You Think You've Got It Bad". Lyfe did a great Job and I am happy that he is back on track. Support Lyfe, since he is one of the last true R&B stars in the game.
Lyfe Change is a 'Solid' Album June 17, 2008
After listening to the samples on amazon, I knew I had to purchase this album; and to be frank I am glad I did. Especially after hearing 'Cops Up', I knew that this album would have a lot of potentially good R&B/Soulful songs [which the industry seems to be lacking in].
To be honest, I would put Lyfe in the same category as Lupe Fiasco, in terms of the most talented under-rated artists of their genres. I have been waiting for a really 'feel' good R&B album to come out for quite some time.
On this particular album, I feel every single song on there fits well; as in there are no songs that go off the topic. It's actually really hard to choose my favorites right now, as I have only had a few listens, and I'll proabably keep changing my mind, but here goes;
1. Keep on Dreaming
2. Cops Up
3. Its Real
4. Hmmm
5. Brand New
Overall, I think this is a solid album, and I don't think anyone is going to top this any time soon.
 Lyfe Change - Lyfe Jennings review June 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good first time out project for this artist. Distinct voice that doesn't copy from/sound like everybody else in his field. Enjoying listening to his project. Received it during the timeframe indicated with no damage done to it during transport. Enjoyed purchasing with Amazon for it is truly hassle free. Will continue to do business with Amazon in the future.
Thanks
Yeah, Lyfe has changed...for the worse... June 7, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Lyfe's debut album, "Lyfe 268-192" totally blew me away. I listened to it constantly because I was very impressed with everything regarding that work of art including the lyrics, delivery and production. "Cry" is easily one of the most emotional songs ever recorded by a male recording artist. One can listen to any of Lyfe's songs and hear the sincerity, yet realness within his voice. There is pain in his delivery, there is a plausible pain. His third album, "Lyfe Change", was very disappointing overall. The only jewel is his first single from this album; that song is called "Never Never Land."
When I first heard "Never Never Land", I said to myself, "Yes! Lyfe is back with a new song and I'm sure his album is going to be just as great as his debut." I regret to inform that my premonition was quite the contrary. This album is full of pitfalls and missteps for Lyfe Jennings. "You Think You've Got It Bad", "Old School" and Baby I'm a Star" are just a few of the weak moments. Snoop is featured on "Old School", but, unfortunately, even he can't save this track. The melody, hook and beat are all below average and I couldn't wait for this song to be over. "Baby I'm a Star" contains only a hook; there are no versus on this song. I understand that Lyfe wanted to try something new, but in doing that, it is necessary to be effective, something that he was not on this track. The hook is alright, but the beat is sub-par. "Keep On Dreaming" and "It's Real" are decent tracks, but they pale in comparison to the phenomenal "Hypothetically" and "Must Be Nice" from his debut. "Keep on Dreaming" is an inspirational number, but it really falls short, especially when you know his potential.
I'm not happy with this product overall so I would not feel right recommending it to anyone, not even fans of Lyfe. "Never Never Land" is available on iTunes, so lovers of R&B should pay their 99 cents and add that song to their collection. The other songs should just be passed up. If you don't have Lyfe's debut, though, you need to purchase that.
Mikeisha's Top 5
1."Never Never Land"
2."Hmmm"
3."Will I Ever"
4."It's Real"
5."Us"
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