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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.
Graffiti
Chris Brown Lyrics
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My name's tagged you already see that
The media wanna paint it all black
And they do it right in my face
See I can't sit back and let it all wash away
I worked too hard for it to be erased
Before you talk, I'ma finish what I gotta say
You know I grind, through all of this trouble, all of this trouble
Even through the pain I still had to hustle
Man I had to feed my family, and at the same time keep my sanity, oh no
Man I can't let you do it
Graffiti you're tryna spray, spray on me
Graffiti you're tryna spray, on my name
Graffiti you're tryna spray, spray on me
All the graffiti you're tryna spray, on my name
But it's already written on the wall
Can't cover it up, can't cover it up
But it's already written on the wall
Can't cover it up, can't cover it up
Who got award shows rockin' every time I hit the stage
Even the haters went and bought a CD
Without my fans I'm an empty spray can, and I just can't paint a thing
Seems like the less I had the money, the less I had the problems
The more I got the money, the more I got the problems
Let me clear my throat, gotta make sure you hear me go
Cause I already put in time with all of my grindin' (with all my grindin')
You know I grind, through all of this trouble, all of this trouble
Even through the pain I still had to hustle
Man I had to feed my family, and at the same time keep my sanity, oh noo
Man I can't let you do it
Graffiti you're tryna spray, spray on me
Graffiti you're tryna spray, on my name
Graffiti you're tryna spray, spray on me
All the graffiti you're tryna spray, on my name
Cause it's already written on the wall
Can't cover it up, can't cover it up
Cause it's already written on the wall
Can't cover it up, can't cover it up, baby
It's already done, ain't gotta pay no more
All this pain that I've endured
I know I was wrong for what I did
And I made some mistakes cause I'm human
I ain't gon' feed into the negative,
I'ma keep grindin', ohh yeah
But this graffiti, oh oh oh
Cause I already put in time with all of my grindin'
You know I grind, through all of this trouble, all of this trouble
Even through the pain I still had to hustle
Man I had to feed my family,
and at the same time keep my sanity, oh no
Man I can't let you do it
Graffiti you're tryna spray, spray on me
Graffiti you're tryna spray, on my name
Graffiti you're tryna spray, spray on me
All the graffiti you're tryna spray, on my name
Can't cover it up, can't cover it up
Can't cover it up, can't cover it up
In Chris Brown's song "Graffiti", he addresses the graffiti on his wall and the negative media attention he has been receiving. He questions why people want to continue to write negative things about him on his wall, referring to his public image. He explains that he has already worked hard to build his career and he can't just let the negativity wash it all away. He talks about his perseverance through hard times and struggles, and emphasizes that no matter what people try to do to hurt him, his name is already written on the wall and it can't be covered up.
Throughout the song, Brown talks about the constant struggles he has faced, both in his personal and professional life. He highlights the fact that he has had to keep grinding, even through the pain and hardship, in order to feed his family and maintain his own sanity. He stresses the importance of not giving in to negativity but instead pushing forward and continuing to strive for success.
Overall, "Graffiti" is a song that speaks to the struggles and challenges that many people face in their lives, particularly in the face of negativity and criticism. It encourages perseverance and determination, and emphasizes the idea that no matter what people say or do, one's name and legacy are already written and cannot be erased.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you writin' on my wall, why you wanna do that?
Why are you leaving negative comments on my social media pages?
My name's tagged you already see that
People already associate my name with negative press, so you don't need to add to it.
The media wanna paint it all black
The media always portrays me in a negative light, regardless of my actions.
And they do it right in my face
The media is not subtle about their negativity towards me, as they report it publicly for all to see.
See I can't sit back and let it all wash away
I cannot let the constant negativity and criticism erase all of my hard work and accomplishments.
I worked too hard for it to be erased
I have put in a lot of time and effort to get to where I am, and I won't let the negative perception take it all away.
Before you talk, I'ma finish what I gotta say
Before you add to the negativity, I want to make sure I have the opportunity to defend myself and my actions.
Graffiti you're tryna spray, spray on me
You're trying to ruin my reputation by spreading negative comments about me.
All the graffiti you're tryna spray, on my name
You're trying to tarnish my name by associating it with negative press and rumors.
But it's already written on the wall
People already know who I am and what I've done, so your attempts to ruin my reputation won't work.
Can't cover it up, can't cover it up
No matter how hard you try to hide my past mistakes, they will always be there for people to see.
Who got award shows rockin' every time I hit the stage
I am a successful artist, as evidenced by the fact that my performances are highly regarded at award shows.
Even the haters went and bought a CD
Even people who dislike me have still purchased my music because they recognize my talent as an artist.
Without my fans I'm an empty spray can, and I just can't paint a thing
My fans are the reason why I am successful, and without them, I would be nothing.
Seems like the less I had the money, the less I had the problems
When I was less successful and had less money, I didn't have to deal with as many negative comments and criticisms.
The more I got the money, the more I got the problems
As I became more successful, I had to deal with more negative attention and criticisms from the media and the general public.
Let me clear my throat, gotta make sure you hear me go
I want to make sure that people understand my side of the story and that I have the opportunity to defend myself.
It's already done, ain't gotta pay no more
I have already faced the consequences of my past mistakes and shouldn't have to continue to pay for them now.
All this pain that I've endured
I have been through a lot of pain and hardship because of my past mistakes, and I don't want to have to continue to deal with the consequences.
I know I was wrong for what I did
I acknowledge that I made mistakes in the past and take responsibility for my actions.
And I made some mistakes cause I'm human
As a human being, I am not perfect and have made mistakes in the past.
I ain't gon' feed into the negative
I won't engage with negative comments or criticisms, as it won't benefit anyone involved.
I'ma keep grindin', ohh yeah
I will continue to work hard towards my goals, despite the negativity.
Can't cover it up, can't cover it up
The negative comments and criticisms won't disappear, no matter how hard you try to cover them up.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, CARLOS CENTEL BATTEY, CHRISTOPHER MAURICE BROWN, MARCELLO VALENZANO, STEVEN ANDRE BATTEY
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