1) Christopher Maurice… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) from Tappahannock, Virginia.
In late 2005, he released his first studio album, Chris Brown, which spawned the Billboard Hot 100 number-one debut single, "Run It!" which was produced by Scott Storch and featured Juelz Santana. The album also produced two other top ten singles: "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" and "Say Goodbye." Brown's second studio album, Exclusive was released worldwide in November 2007. It has spawned his second US number one hit, "Kiss Kiss" which was produced by T-Pain, who was also featured in the song . The third single, "With You", has reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has entered into the top ten in several countries across the world, becoming one of his most successful worldwide releases to date.
The second single, "Kiss Kiss", was nominated for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in the category for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
Brown, one of two children, was born and raised in the small town of Tappahannock, Virginia, the son of Joyce Hawkins and Clinton Brown. Brown was influenced by the artists his parents played on the home radio, such as Michael Jackson and Sam Cooke. A dancer since the age of two, Brown was not aware of his vocal talents until the age of eleven. Before becoming a vocalist, he was interested in becoming a rapper.
At thirteen, Brown was discovered by a local production team who visited his father's gas station searching for new talent. Since then, he began his recording career and moved to New York, staying there for two years. Brown's local production team organized an audition before Def Jam Vice President Tina Davis, who currently works as his manager. At the age of 15, Brown was then sent to perform for L.A. Reid and was subsequently signed in 2004 to Jive Records. By early 2005, Brown began work for his debut album, working with the likes of Scott Storch, The Underdogs, Dre, Vidal, Bryan Michael Cox, Bow Wow, and Jermaine Dupri.
Brown left school in late 2004 to begin working on his self-titled debut album which was released on November 29, 2005. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 selling over 155,000 copies in first week of sales. Five weeks later, became certified platinum, and within a year, went double platinum. His debut single "Run It!," was #1 in the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. Following "Run It!," "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" became Brown's second top 10 hit in the US, peaking at #7, and #13 in the UK. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA.
His third single "Gimme That" was released in March 2006 which featured Lil Wayne for a remix, originally not featured on the Chris Brown album, but was later included. The single debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at #80 and climbed the charts quickly peaking at #15. Chris also co-directed his music videos for "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" and "Gimme That." His fourth single is the ballad "Say Goodbye," which is also a part of the Step Up Soundtrack. On June 13, 2006, Brown released a DVD entitled, Chris Brown's Journey, which shows footage of him travelling in England and Japan, getting ready for his first visit to the Grammys, behind the scenes of his music videos and bloopers.
On August 17, 2006 to further promote the album, Brown kicked off his major co-headlining tour, The Up Close and Personal Tour. Due to the tour, production for his next album was pushed back two months a second summer tour is in the works once the album is completed the tour may include artists: Pretty Ricky, Bow Wow, Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana, Ne-Yo, Ciara, and Cherish.'. Chris also has been the opening act for R&B singer Beyonce Knowles on the Australian leg of her The Beyonce Experience tour.
Exclusive is the second studio album by Brown. The album was released in November, 2007. It served as the sophomore album for Brown and was both critically and commercially successful. The album was supported by five singles including the songs "Kiss Kiss" and "With You". Exclusive has gone on to sell over three million copies.
Graffiti was released in 2009 and included the top-twenty single "I Can Transform Ya". Brown's fourth album F.A.M.E. was released in 2011 becoming Chris Brown's first studio album to top the Billboard 200. The album earned Brown his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
His fifth album entitled Fortune was released in 2012.
Brown's latest album X was released in September, 2014.
Chris Brown has also started to act in movies and has appeared in Stomp The Yard and This Christmas as well as several episodes of The O.C.
Websites of interest:
- Chris Brown Web
- UChris
- Chris Brown World
2) Chris Brown (born 1953) is a composer, pianist, and electronic musician, who creates music for acoustic instruments with interactive electronics, for computer networks, and for improvising ensembles.
Born and raised in Chicago, he moved to California to study electronic music with Gordon Mumma and composition with William Brooks at University of California, Santa Cruz, and with David Rosenboom at Mills College. He was active early in his career as an inventor and builder of electroacoustic instruments; he has also performed widely as an improvisor and pianist with groups as "Room" and the "Glenn Spearman Double Trio." In 1986 he co-founded the pioneering computer network music ensemble "The Hub". He is also known for his recorded performances of music by Henry Cowell, Luc Ferrari, and John Zorn. He has received commissions from the Berkeley Symphony, the Rova Sexophone Quartet, the Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio, the Gerbode Foundation, the Phonos Foundation and the Creative Work Fund. His recent music includes the poly-rhythm installation "Talking Drum", the "Inventions" series for computers and interactive performers, and the radio performance "Transmissions" series, with composer Guillermo Galindo.
His 1992 epic electroacoustic work "Lava", for brass, percussion, and electronics is also available on Tzadik Records. He teaches Composition and Electronic Music at Mills College in Oakland, where he is Co-Director of the Center for Contemporary Music (CCM). He is not to be confused with R & B artist Chris Brown.
3) Chris Brown is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Brown was one of the primary singers and songwriters for the alternative rock band Bourbon Tabernacle Choir in the 1980s and 1990s. When that band broke up, he continued performing as a duo with his Bourbon bandmate Kate Fenner. Brown has accompanied dozens of notable musicians on stage, such as in 1998 when he spent six months filling in for Kevin Hearn as a member of Barenaked Ladies while Hearn battled leukemia.
Brown released a solo album, Burden of Belief, in 2003. He performs this material both solo and with Tony Scherr, Anton Fier, and Teddy Kumpel as Chris Brown and the Citizens' Band. The group's album Oblivion was released in 2007.
4) A San Francisco-area based power pop singer-songwriter.
5) A UK DJ/Remixer and part of Ruff Driverz.
20 Don't Think They Know
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Say they saw (A-A-to the L-I-Y-A-H)
I don't think they know, how could they know
I don't think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don't think they know, how could they know
Don't let them tell you any different
I owe it all to you
Yea yea yeah they don't know about us, they don't know about it
And as much as I messed up, always give me your best love
Yea yea yeah they don't know about us, they don't know about it
Sometimes I wonder what I did to deserve you
Yea yea yeah they don't know about us, they don't know about it
They gon' talk about it (gon' talk about it)
Gon' try to change your mind about it
Gon' tell you things you don't wanna hear
But we good. (Don't worry 'bout it)
So when they talk about (they talk about it)
Just let 'em know we already got it
Just tell 'em that we gon' work at it, we good (Don't worry 'bout it)
I don't think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don't think they know, how could they know
I don't think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don't think they know, how could they know
Don't listen to (How could they know)
What people say (How could they know)
They don't know about (How could they know)
'Bout you and me (How could they know)
At my best you love me
Yea yea yeah they don't know about us, they don't know about it
Even though I act my worse
Yea yea yeah they don't know about us, they don't know about it
And I know that it's different, feels like we're best friends, we connected
They don't know about us, they don't know about it
What did I do to deserve you
Yea yea yeah they don't know about us, they don't know about it
They gon' talk about it (gon' talk about it)
Gon' try to change your mind about it
Gon' tell you things you don't wanna hear
But we good. (Don't worry 'bout it)
So when they talk about (they talk about it)
Just let 'em know we already got it
Just tell 'em that we gon' work at it, we good (Don't worry 'bout it)
I don't think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don't think they know, how could they know
I don't think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don't think they know, how could they know
Don't listen to (How could they know)
What people say (How could they know)
They don't know about (How could they know)
'Bout you and me
How could they know
How could they know
They don't know about us, they don't know about it (How could they know)
How could they know
They don't know about us, they don't know about it (How could they know)
I thank you for the autographs
And the cheers over the years
You stood by me you didn't doubt me
I think you want some more
I do more than sing,
I'm older now, actin' now
Plus I got my own movie now
After all the awards
That they gave me you still found me
You didn't play me, you didn't doubt me
Think you want some more
I truly believe that
If it wasn't all for you
I don't know what I would do
I don't think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don't think they know, how could they know
I don't think they know the truth (they don't know)
Say they saw
I don't think they know, how could they know
Don't listen to (How could they know)
What people say (How could they know)
They don't know about (How could they know)
'Bout you and me (How could they know)
The lyrics of Chris Brown's "Don't Think They Know" are a dedication to a special person in his life. The song is about the love and support said person has shown him throughout his career despite the negativity and criticism from others. The opening lines, "Don't think they know the truth, say they saw (A-A-to the L-I-Y-A-H)," is a reference to Aaliyah, who was also an artist that faced a lot of criticism in her career. Brown believes that the public does not know the real story behind his life or his relationship with the person he is singing to, and they should not believe everything they see or hear.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that other people do not understand or know about their relationship, and they should not listen to what others say. Brown thanks the person for being with him at his best and his worst and for always giving him their best love. He acknowledges that their relationship is different, and they are more than just lovers - they are best friends. Brown admits that he wonders what he did to deserve such an amazing person in his life.
The bridge is a thank-you note to his fans who have supported him throughout his career. He is grateful for their autographs, cheers, and unwavering support, which have encouraged him to do more than just sing. Brown believes that without his fans' support, he would not have been where he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think they know the truth
The public doesn't really know what happened in Chris Brown's life
Say they saw (A-A-to the L-I-Y-A-H)
They claim to know the truth because they saw Aaliyah's spirit
I don't think they know, how could they know
Chris doubts the public's understanding of his life
Don't let them tell you any different
Don't listen to what others say
Yea yea yeah they don't know about us, they don't know about it
The public doesn't really know about Chris and his life
I owe it all to you
Chris thanks someone for helping him
And as much as I messed up, always give me your best love
Despite his mistakes, he gets the love he deserves
Sometimes I wonder what I did to deserve you
Chris wonders why someone helped him
They gon' talk about it (gon' talk about it)
They will talk about his life anyway
Gon' try to change your mind about it
They will try to manipulate public opinion
Gon' tell you things you don't wanna hear
They will say bad things about Chris
But we good. (Don't worry 'bout it)
But Chris isn't bothered by that
Just let 'em know we already got it
Just let them know that he doesn't care
Just tell 'em that we gon' work at it, we good (Don't worry 'bout it)
Chris says that he will work hard and overcome the situation
Don't listen to (How could they know)
Don't trust what people say about him
What people say (How could they know)
What people say isn't always true
At my best you love me
The true love is shown when you love Chris even at his worst
Even though I act my worse
Even when Chris is at his worst, he is loved by someone
And I know that it's different, feels like we're best friends, we connected
Chris is connected with someone like they are best friends
Think you want some more
Chris thinks that he deserves more love from someone
I truly believe that
Chris has confidence in his belief
After all the awards
Despite all the fame and awards, Chris still appreciates someone's love and support
If it wasn't all for you
Chris admits that he didn't achieve success without some help
They don't know about (How could they know)
The public doesn't really know anything about him and his life
'Bout you and me (How could they know)
The public doesn't really know anything about Chris and the person he loves
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jonathan David Buck, Tim Kelley, Jeffery Leon Walker Jr., Benjamin Bush, Maurice Nathan Simmonds, Bob Hope Robinson, Melvin II Hough, Rivelino Raulo Wouter
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@dorianwhite1990
Who else is here in 2023 jamming to this masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@katerina8313
Here I m
@oluchibiereagu879
Me
@ant1962
Barz! 😆
@user-ke2hm8pn3d
Yep
@tadi7642
Me
@jordangeorge7042
This song is a absolute masterpiece. Glad someone gave Aaliyah respect she's earned. It's unfortunate that she was taken from this world way to early she would've been still pumping out hit records for sure. R.I.P AALIYAH YOU'LL BE MISSED
@Ecuador-ir1zy
Chris brown and aaliyah ❤.. What a sexy couple 🙏🥰
@Tyrone.W.Canterbury
@@Ecuador-ir1zyNO, Aaliyah's face was too pretty to be punched..
@neene7
@@synax1368aaliyah wouldnt have been hitting him to get that reaction