Name: Tree Of Lyfe by Lyfe Jennings
Brand: Lyfe Jennings
SKU: 886445144833
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (77 reviews)

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The font and color scheme of Lyfe Jennings' sixth album conspicuously resemble those of Janet Jackson's Number Ones. The same can't be said of the tree-shaped tangle of bodies. The contrast is somewhat emblematic of Jennings' music -- not particularly distinctive on the surface, but peering beneath it, there's something visible that's uniquely his, even when his observations regarding everyday life verge on platitudes. As ever, Jennings has a lot of wisdom to offer regarding self-betterment and relationships, but he still never seems preachy, sounding as if he's just trying to work through issues himself. The "you" he addresses could sometimes be him. High points are spread throughout the sequence. A simple, direct love song that recalls Al Green and Lenny Williams begins it, followed by a resonant Algebra Blessett duet ("We're Not the Same") and a ballad that neither judges nor objectifies a stripper ("Pretty Is"). "Always," a sweetly romantic ballad of devotion, ends the album as strongly as it began. It's among Jennings' best work.
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1. I Love You

by Lyfe Jennings

Primary Artist: Lyfe Jennings; Main Performer
Composer: Chester Jennings; Composer
Performer: Lyfe Jennings; Performer
Producer: Lyfe Jennings; Production

2. She Don't Wanna

by Lyfe Jennings

Primary Artist: Lyfe Jennings; Main Performer
Composer: Chester Jennings; Composer
Performer: Lyfe Jennings; Performer
Producer: Lyfe Jennings
Lashanda "babygirl" Carr; Production

3. #Hashtag

by Lyfe Jennings

Primary Artist: Lyfe Jennings; Main Performer
Composer: Chester Jennings; Composer
Performer: Lyfe Jennings; Performer
Producer: Shaun "shaunnymac" Williamson; Production

4. We're Not the Same

by Lyfe Jennings, Algebra Blessett

Featured Artist: Algebra Blessett; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Lyfe Jennings; Main Performer
Performer: Lyfe Jennings
Algebra Blessett
Lyfe Jennings Feat. Algebra Blessett; Performer
Composer: Chester Jennings; Composer
Producer: Lyfe Jennings; Production

5. Talkin About Love

by Lyfe Jennings, Demetria Mckinney

Featured Artist: Demetria Mckinney
Demetria Mckinny; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Lyfe Jennings; Main Performer
Performer: Lyfe Jennings
Demetria Mckinney
Demetria Mckinny
Lyfe Jennings Feat. Demetria Mckinny; Performer
Composer: Duane Pollard
Chester Jennings; Composer
Producer: Lyfe Jennings; Production