Rameses Echevarria (born November 3, 1980), who goes by the stage name Cheno Lyfe (Christ Hearted Evangelist Now Offering Lyfe), is an American

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musician. He is signed to Good City Music, and together they released ''Lunar'' in 2013. This was his breakthrough album on the ''

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Early life

Cheno Lyfe was born on November 3, 1980 as Rameses Echevarria in Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, who moved to Miami, Florida as a youngster. He is of

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descent, and is a first-generation American, since his mother, Xiomara Echevarria, was born in

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. He was arrested and served 5 years in prison in his early twenties.

Personal life

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

Music career

Cheno Lyfe was signed to Good City Music, and released ''Lunar'' on July 23, 2013. This album was his breakthrough release on the ''

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chart. The album was reviewed by Wade-O Radio, and Jam the Hype.

Discography

Studio albums

References

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