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 name | Rameses Echevarria |
| Also known as | Cheno Lyfe |
| Born | November 3, 1980 Brooklyn, New York |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Good City |
Early life
editCheno 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
editCheno Lyfe married Lydia Echevarria, which they have four kids, Jadel, Rameses Jr., Levi and Abigail .[4] They reside in Atlanta.
Music career
editCheno 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
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| Lunar |
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48[2][3] |
References
edit- ^ a b "About Cheno Lyfe". Sonic Bids. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Artist Index: August 10, 2013" (PDF). Billboard. August 10, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- ^ a b c Billboard chart search [dead link]
- ^ a b c d e "Cheno Lyfe". Noise Trade. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- ^ a b Cheno Lyfe (July 23, 2013). "Lunar by Cheno Lyfe". iTunes. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ CStraight (August 2, 2013). "Cheno Lyfe – Lunar". Jam the Hype. Retrieved February 13, 2015.