Cheno Lyfe

Rameses Echevarria (born November 3, 1980), who goes by the stage name Cheno Lyfe (Christ Hearted Evangelist Now Offering Lyfe), is an American Christian hip hop musician.[1] He is signed to Good City Music, and together they released Lunar in 2013. This was his breakthrough album on the Billboard charts.[2][3]

Cheno Lyfe
Birth nameRameses Echevarria
Also known asCheno Lyfe
Born (1980-11-03) November 3, 1980
Brooklyn, New York
OriginMiami, Florida, U.S.
GenresChristian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentsvocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2008–present
LabelsGood City

Early life

Cheno Lyfe was born on November 3, 1980 as Rameses Echevarria in Brooklyn, New York, who moved to Miami, Florida as a youngster.[1] He is of Cuban descent, and is a first-generation American, since his mother, Xiomara Echevarria, was born in Cuba.[4] He was arrested and served 5 years in prison in his early twenties.[4]

Personal life

Cheno Lyfe married Lydia Echevarria, which they have four kids, Jadel, Rameses Jr., Levi and Abigail .[4] They reside in Atlanta.

Music career

Cheno Lyfe was signed to Good City Music, and released Lunar on July 23, 2013.[5][4] This album was his breakthrough release on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.[2][3][4] The album was reviewed by Wade-O Radio,[6] and Jam the Hype.[7]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gos
Lunar
  • Released: July 23, 2013[5]
  • Label: Good City
  • CD, digital download
 48[2][3]

References
  1. "About Cheno Lyfe". Sonic Bids. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  2. "Artist Index: August 10, 2013" (PDF). Billboard. August 10, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  3. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3ACheno%20Lyfe&f[1]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Cheno%20Lyfe
  4. "Cheno Lyfe". Noise Trade. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  5. Cheno Lyfe (July 23, 2013). "Lunar by Cheno Lyfe". iTunes. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  6. Murphy, Branden (July 27, 2013). "Album Review: Cheno Lyfe – Lunar". Wade-O Radio. Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  7. CStraight (August 2, 2013). "Cheno Lyfe – Lunar". Jam the Hype. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
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