Listen: Chris Rene's 'Young Homie'

Santa Cruz Garbage Man turned superstar-hopeful Chris Rene has on FOX's "The X-Factor."

In his audition on the night of the show's premiere in late September, Rene, a recovering drug addict and father of a 2-year-old son, sang an original piece called "Young Homie."

The song is now available in its mastered studio form to the right. Click the play button on the image to start the track.

His full 2009 album (on which "Young Homie" does not appear) can be downloaded here.

For more info on Rene, visit his fan site. Tune in to "The X-Factor" on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. to learn if Rene will advance to the top 16.