The Phoenix

The Phoenix is the second studio album from American singer and songwriter Lyfe Jennings. It was released on August 15, 2006, by Columbia Records and Sony Urban Music. Predominantly an R&B and soul record, it also incorporates elements of rock and gospel music, while it discusses themes, including street life, relationships, abstinence, and fame. The album includes guest appearances from Three 6 Mafia and LaLa Brown. The album's lead single, "S.E.X.", also attained commercial success, peaking within the top 10 of the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Upon its release, The Phoenix received favorable reviews from music critics, who praised Jennings's vocals and songwriting. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with first-week sales of 136,000 copies, a significant improvement over first-week sales of his previous album. It ultimately ranked as one of the top-selling albums of both 2006 and 2007 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and was certified Gold for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.

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