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.
Gangsta Way
Chris Brown Lyrics
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(I be riding through the city, girl)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city)
I'm in my hood all day (I'm in my hood)
It's the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don't play (Oh my niggas don't play)
(Just rolling through my city, yeah)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city)
I'm in my hood all day (I'm in my hood)
It's the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don't play (Oh my niggas don't play)
Niggas said Hollywood, a nigga done made it
If I don't make it, I'mma call her on FaceTime, she gon' go crazy
I just want her ass up, face down, yelling out "Baby"
Repping for my city, know they miss me
It's been a while, money ain't change me
Whip it then we flip it, hit up Nordstroms
Fuck what it cost, European whips, we be flossing
Limp when I walk, you fucking with a boss
Oh I'm, you know
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city, girl)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city)
I'm in my hood all day (I'm in my hood)
It's the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don't play (Oh my niggas don't play)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city, yeah)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city)
I'm in my hood all day (I'm in my hood)
It's the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don't play (Oh my niggas don't play)
Girl you know I'll never leave
You know my heart is in these streets
And that ghetto love ain't changing
I'mma put on for my city, that's that Virginia in me
It's a big world for a little country boy, yeah yeah
Now everybody knows my name
Baby I'm coming home
Country nigga ain't change
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city, girl)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(I be riding through the city)
I'm in my hood all day (I'm in my hood)
It's the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don't play (Oh my niggas don't play)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city, yeah)
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
(Just rolling through my city)
I'm in my hood all day (I'm in my hood)
It's the gangsta way
You know my way (You know my way)
Them boys don't play (Oh my niggas don't play)
The song "Gangsta Way" by Chris Brown is a celebration of his hometown in Virginia and the unique way of life he grew up with. He reflects on his success and fame, but ultimately is proud of his roots and where he comes from. The chorus repeats the phrase "I be riding through the city," emphasizing his connection to the place he grew up in and the people he knows.
The verses paint a picture of the gangsta lifestyle that Brown and his crew subscribe to. They enjoy the finer things in life, such as high-end clothes and foreign cars, but also pride themselves on being tough and unafraid of conflict. Brown also makes several references to his love life, emphasizing his attraction to strong, independent women who can handle his gangsta style.
Overall, the song is a love letter to Brown's hometown and the gritty way of life he grew up in. Despite his fame and success, he remains connected to his roots and is proud to represent his city.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I be riding round the town and down the block
I'm cruising through the city in my car, checking out the scene
I'm in my hood all day
I'm always around my neighborhood
It's the gangsta way
This is how I roll, representing my crew
You know my way
This is how I do things, I have my own style and approach
Them boys don't play
My boys are tough, they don't hesitate to take action
Niggas said Hollywood, a nigga done made it
People thought I'm living the dream in Hollywood, making it big
If I don't make it, I'mma call her on FaceTime, she gon' go crazy
If I don't succeed, I know a girl who will be upset about it
Repping for my city, know they miss me
I'm representing my town, and I know they've been waiting for me
It's been a while, money ain't change me
I've been away for a bit, but my success hasn't changed me
Whip it then we flip it, hit up Nordstroms
We buy and sell things quickly, and then we go shopping
Fuck what it cost, European whips, we be flossing
Money is not an issue, we like to show off our luxury cars
Limp when I walk, you fucking with a boss
I walk with a swagger, I'm a tough leader
Girl you know I'll never leave
You already know I'm committed to you, I won't ever leave you
And that ghetto love ain't changing
Our love is real, it won't change despite our circumstances
I'mma put on for my city, that's that Virginia in me
I'm going to represent and make my city proud, that's just who I am
It's a big world for a little country boy, yeah yeah
The world is huge, but I come from a small place
Now everybody knows my name
I've become famous, everyone knows who I am
Baby I'm coming home
I'm returning to my roots
Country nigga ain't change
Despite my success, I'm still the same person from a small town
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This takes me back where I had nothing in South Africa, there was no hope, was in my hood all day struggling but look at me now I'm in the UK everything is going well, Chris brown you're a legend 🙏🙏🙏
@vladimircius2493
Congrats bro
@dynamungo
This needs to be an official released track 😩
@heidireichold8
Daniel Knight omg yes 😍😍
@evanbooysen9694
A++q+qAaa
@jadaallisonofficial
Listening I'm 2023 ❤️
@ericlynch4949
4years ago and I’ve only heard it now. Wow love it 😍 find it on one of my Facebook friends story’s lols
@asavelaqongo8347
2022 still listening to this .
@marykayitesi7578
😍 I'm in love with it before it even finishes
@briannadobson-bullock4326
Love this song it’s amazing ❤️😊😘🥰