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.
Convertible
Chris Brown Lyrics
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I went from a hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer,
I went from a hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer,
Like Imma transformer, like Imma transformer,
Smoke grey enzo looking like a shadow,
550 Benzo you ain't on my level.
Shawty gotta body cone shaped like a bottle,
I went from a hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer, (You bastards, bastards)
I went from a hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer,
I went from a hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer,
Like Imma transformer, like Imma transformer,
Smoke grey enzo looking like a shadow,
550 Benzo you ain't on my level.
Shawty gotta body cone shaped like a bottle,
Magazine star datin' nothing but the models,
Money piling up you would think I won the Lotto,
Cash rule everything around me that's my motto,
All black Rolex you had never seen, no,
Countin' big chips you can call me a casino,
Hey you, shawty what it do,
Whip so sick you can call it bird flu,
Got the top back hair blowing in the air,
Imma 'bout to kill it this year,
Cuz I went from a hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer,
I went from a,
Hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer,
I went from a,
Hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer,
I went from a,
Like Imma transformer, like Imma transformer,
Point blank I'm the best in general,
You know I ball and I ain't talkin' bout genitals,
Imma shark you can't catch me with no fishing pole,
In the dark you can see me cuz my whistle glow,
Get some stripes lil' mama make my whistle blow,
Don't need no mistletoe, but you can kiss it though,
But baby drop it low and make it shake for me,
Call me fellow of reserve cuz I make money,
And then I waste money,
My chain so sunny,
I got them carrots so I share it with them snow bunnies,
Yo money is only bout yay high,
I got that ching ching money like Shanghai,
Yea Imma fool wit it,
Know what to do wit it,
Who you know got a private jet with the windows tinted,
Overseas cash,
Get overseas ass,
Got it on lock like I'm dreading with some beeswax,
Hey you shawty what it do,
Whip so sick you can call it bird flu,
Got the top back hair blowing in the air,
Imma 'bout to kill it this year,
Cuz I went from a, hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer
I went from a,
Hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer, (Whoa)
I went from a,
Hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer,
I went from a,
Like Imma transformer, like Imma transformer, (Yeah)
Hey lil' mama pretty thang over there,
Put my CD on and let it bang through ya ear,
You know I'm the best,
Watch me do my step,
And Imma let you do the rest,
Cuz I got dimes on me,
And I ain't talking 'bout no weed,
I mean fine shawtys,
And they running with CB yeah.
In Chris Brown's song Convertible, he talks about his transformation and elevation from a hardtop car to a convertible, likening himself to a transformer who is evolving and rising to the top. This car reference is just a metaphor for his overall success and growth in his career, and his newfound confidence and strength. He mentions his luxurious taste and lifestyle, flaunting his cars and expensive Rolex watch. Brown also references his romantic interests in the song, stating that he only dates models and magazine stars, and encourages women to shake it low and dance for him.
The lyrics in the song Convertible reflect Brown's image and brand as a high-status celebrity who is proud of his wealth and success. He uses car references and flashy displays of wealth to showcase his newfound status and convey his overall confidence. Brown also touches on his romantic relationships, highlighting his preference for beautiful and famous women. The song overall exudes Brown's modern-day machismo and oozes a no-holds-barred, "take what you want" kind of bravado.
Line by Line Meaning
I went from a hardtop to a convertible like Imma transformer, (You bastards, bastards)
I transformed from driving a hardtop car to a convertible in a manner comparable to a Transformer, a popular cartoon character. I did this with ease and confidence, despite the doubt of others.
Smoke grey enzo looking like a shadow,
I own a smoke grey Enzo, a luxury sports car that resembles a shadow with its dark hue and sleek design.
550 Benzo you ain't on my level.
I also have a 550 Benz, another high-end vehicle that surpasses the caliber of the competition.
Shawty gotta body cone shaped like a bottle,
I am attracted to a woman with a figure that resembles a cone-shaped bottle, meaning she has an hourglass figure with curves that taper at the waist and widen at the hips.
Magazine star datin' nothing but the models,
As a famous person, I am romantically involved with models exclusively, as they are the most desirable individuals in the industry.
Money piling up you would think I won the Lotto,
I have accumulated an immense amount of wealth, so much that it appears as if I won the lottery. It seems I can do anything I want and acquire anything I need.
Cash rule everything around me that's my motto,
My motto revolves around money being the most valuable commodity, and that it ultimately influences all aspects of life.
All black Rolex you had never seen, no,
I own an all-black Rolex watch, which is an uncommon color for that type of accessory. It is distinct and unique to me.
Countin' big chips you can call me a casino,
I have amassed a substantial amount of money, so significant that it is comparable to the earnings of a casino.
Hey you, shawty what it do,
A greeting to a woman whom I find attractive.
Whip so sick you can call it bird flu,
My car is so exceptional or impressive that it is comparable to the highly contagious bird flu.
Got the top back hair blowing in the air,
I am driving with the convertible top down, and my hair is blowing in the wind.
Imma 'bout to kill it this year,
I am planning on significantly improving or succeeding in my endeavors during this year.
Point blank I'm the best in general,
I am unarguably the best at what I do, in any given category or field.
You know I ball and I ain't talkin' bout genitals,
I excel in what I do, and it does not pertain to anything sexual.
Imma shark you can't catch me with no fishing pole,
I am a shark, meaning I am skilled at what I do and nearly unbeatable. One cannot defeat or triumph over me with the tools used to catch fish.
In the dark you can see me cuz my whistle glow,
In a dark room or setting, I stand out due to my shining whistle or jewelry.
Get some stripes lil' mama make my whistle blow,
A request for a woman to earn merit with me, or for her to improve her standing with me. If she does, I will return the favor by showering her with expensive jewelry, causing my whistle to shine.
Don't need no mistletoe, but you can kiss it though,
Although I do not need the traditional symbol of mistletoe, I am open to receiving kisses from attractive women.
But baby drop it low and make it shake for me,
I am requesting that a woman dance provocatively for me by gyrating her hips in a suggestive way.
Call me fellow of reserve cuz I make money,
A self-proclaimed nickname suggesting that I am a distinguished or prestigious figure because I am wealthy and financially prosperous.
And then I waste money,
Although I earn a lot of money, I also spend it frivolously and without thinking of the long term consequences.
My chain so sunny,
I wear a chain that is so bright and flashy, it resembles the sun.
I got them carrots so I share it with them snow bunnies,
I have a substantial amount of diamonds in my possession, which I share with fair-skinned, attractive women.
Yo money is only bout yay high,
Comparing the amount of money someone else has to a level of insignificance or trivialness.
I got that ching ching money like Shanghai,
I possess a significant amount of money, akin to the riches of Shanghai, a highly populated and prosperous city.
Yea Imma fool wit it, Know what to do wit it,
Although I am considered a fool by some for my decisions or actions, I have a plan and know precisely how to execute it.
Who you know got a private jet with the windows tinted,
A question suggesting that no one else in my league has the expense or luxury of owning a private jet and tinted windows for privacy.
Overseas cash, Get overseas ass,
As someone with significant monetary resources, I can travel overseas to obtain what I want, including romantic partners.
Got it on lock like I'm dreading with some beeswax,
Through careful preparation and planning, I have a situation under control or managed, just like when styling dreadlocks with beeswax.
Hey lil' mama pretty thang over there,
A greeting to a woman whom I find pretty or attractive.
Put my CD on and let it bang through ya ear,
Suggesting that the woman listens to and enjoys my music.
Watch me do my step, And Imma let you do the rest,
I will lead the first part of this process, and then I will let the woman take over or initiate the following steps.
Cuz I got dimes on me,
I possess a significant amount of cash, which is represented by having coin denominations that total ten cents, or dimes.
And I ain't talking 'bout no weed,
The cash I have is not acquired through illegal means, such as selling drugs.
I mean fine shawtys,
I mean attractive women who possess desirable physical attributes.
And they running with CB yeah.
Many of these attractive women are in my company or orbit, running alongside me and enjoying my wealth and attention.
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bluebird
Mais de 12 anos e continuo viciado nessa mixtape.
A M
This wouldโve blew up in todays music era ๐๐ฅ
Tyrese Crockett
A M he did this when he beat Rihanna so nobody was listening to him no more
KristinaDj
No Cappin' when she beat him FIRST
Aniss El bouziri
@KristinaDj ๐๐
TeeRoy
No cap ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Royal Cam9
Such a BANGER๐ฅโ๏ธโ๏ธ Chris Brown was in redemption mode on this mixtape I swear๐๐ฅ
Daniela Souza
Faz 13 anos e eu aqui ouvindo, como se fosse lanรงada em 2023!
Kevin
2020 Pandemic but Covid-19 canโt stop me from listeninโ to this banger Mixtape from 2010 ๐ฅ๐๐พ
Shuggieee
This is straight fire, eternal bop