

Jennings spent his time behind bars wisely, learning to play the piano and even starting up a music program for other inmates. After being convicted of an arson charge, Jennings spent much of his early adulthood in prison - in fact, his debut album is named after his inmate number. Sure, Lyfe Jennings' tenor isn't perfect - it's rough and somewhat nasal - but it manages to convey a certain emotional resonance that isn't there in more technically proficient singers it's effective, but it's also appropriate considering the singer's back story.
