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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.
Greatness
Chris Brown Lyrics
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You should be sitting on Ds
Right in front of the club
Shawty what you sippin' on
You see me gettin' grown
So baby just show me some love
[T-Pain]
I can tell that youre looking for a dude like me
When you smell what I'm cookin'
Let me know if you wanna ride
[Chris Brown]
Cause I aint got nobody on my passenger side
Baby I'm just hitting on ya
I wanna get to know ya
I dont wanna waste your time
And I'mma keep it real with ya
I wanna deal with ya
Even if its for one night
[T-Pain]
Baby I want a girl like you
I can tell that youre looking for a dude like me
When you smell what I'm cookin'
[Chris Brown]
I came to have some fun
I'll be on the dancefloor whenever you done
[T-Pain]
Shawty you the one
[Chorus]
I got to get ya
Got to get with ya
I can do this [for a month or two girl]
I got the plan
The beach with the sand
And you got the man [right in front of you girl]
And you movin' to the left, movin' to the right
You make me say woooh-oh [4x]
[Tpain]
Now Shake ya body
Shake it[6x]
Shake ya body
Shake it [5x]
STOP!
Uh Oh
Keep goin!
Shake ya body
Shake it[6x]
Shake ya body
Shake it [6x]
[T-Pain]
Shawty what it is 'bout
That we can hit the door
Right into the Masserati
I know you are superfine
You got dem superthighs
I'mma need a SUV
[Chris Brown]
Girl I got my city on lock
If you're messin' with me
You gon' end up at top
And it wont stop
Baby tell me what you wanna see
[T-Pain]
Cause you aint never met a dude as freaky as me
Girl I see dem hatin' on ya
Just keep on skatin' on 'em
Now and later gaters on your feet
I got what you waiting for
Girl I'mma take you home and let you go crazy on me
[Chris Brown]
Girl I got my city on lock
If you're messin' with me
You gon' end up on top
[T-Pain]
I came to have some fun
I'll be outside in the car when you done
[Chris Brown]
Shorty you the one
[Chorus]
I got to get ya
Got to get with ya
I can do this [for a month or two girl]
I got the plan
The beach with the sand
And you got the man [right in front of you girl]
And you movin' to the left, movin' to the right
You make me say woooh-oh wooh-oh woooh-oh wooh-oh
[Chris Brown]
Now Shake ya body
Shake it,[x6]
Shake ya body
Shake it [x4]
The lyrics to the Chris Brown song "Greatness" are about the pursuit of a girl the singer is interested in, and the ways he tries to impress her. He mentions how he wants to get to know her, even if it's just for one night, and how he's better than any other guys she's met before. T-Pain contributes a verse in which he also expresses his desire for a girl like her, and encourages her to ride with him. The chorus emphasizes how the singer wants to "get with" the girl, and the repetition of "shaking" is meant to create a club-like atmosphere.
The verses in this song are very repetitive and don't have much depth or variety, but they are still effective in conveying a message of romantic interest. The chorus is catchy and makes the listener want to dance, which fits in with the party theme of the song. The lyrics are also somewhat suggestive, which adds to the seductive tone of the song and helps emphasize the singer's desire for the girl.
Line by Line Meaning
You see what im sittin on
Chris Brown is sitting on something that is impressive and noteworthy, which he wants others to see and appreciate.
You should be sitting on Ds
Chris Brown believes that the people around him should be sitting on something equally impressive and cool.
Right in front of the club
This line serves as a location marker or a visual point in which Chris Brown and his group of friends are hanging out.
Shawty what you sippin' on
Chris Brown is asking a girl what she is drinking, possibly out of interest or because he wants to buy her a drink.
You see me gettin' grown
Chris Brown wants others to see that he is maturing and developing as an individual. This could refer to musical or personal growth.
So baby just show me some love
Chris Brown is requesting for affection and care from his admirers. He wants people to appreciate and respect his journey and what he brings to the table.
Yeah I want a girl like you
T-Pain expresses a desire for a specific type of girl, possibly someone who is likeable or has a great personality.
I can tell that youre looking for a dude like me
T-Pain believes that the girl he is talking to is interested in someone like him, someone who shares common values and interests.
When you smell what I'm cookin'
This is an idiomatic expression that means when you understand what I'm saying or when things become clear for you. T-Pain wants the girl to acknowledge and appreciate his presence and the energy he brings to the conversation.
Let me know if you wanna ride
T-Pain is looking for a partner to join him on his journey or perhaps, to be with him for a certain period of time.
Cause I aint got nobody on my passenger side
T-Pain is alone and seeks companionship. He wants someone to ride with him in his passenger seat.
Baby I'm just hitting on ya
Chris Brown is flirting with a girl he likes, and probably does not mean that he is hitting her literally.
I wanna get to know ya
Chris Brown is interested in developing a relationship with someone he is attracted to, and wants to know more about her thoughts and opinions.
I dont wanna waste your time
Chris Brown does not want to be a burden or take more time than he is worth to the girl he is interested in.
And I'mma keep it real with ya
Chris Brown assures the girl that he is going to be himself and not pretend to be someone he is not, and that he wants her to do the same.
I wanna deal with ya
Chris Brown wants to negotiate or strike a deal with the girl he is talking to, and make her an offer she cannot refuse.
Even if its for one night
Chris Brown is open to the possibility of spending just one night with the girl he is attracted to, and making the most of that opportunity.
And you movin' to the left, movin' to the right, You make me say woooh-oh
This is a description of a dance move or someone dancing at a club. Chris Brown thinks the girl is an amazing dancer, and she is making him feel excited and happy.
Shake ya body Shake it [6x], STOP! Uh Oh Keep goin! Shake ya body
This is an excerpt from the song's chorus and points to the repetitive nature of the song. It is encouraging people to dance and move their bodies.
Girl I got my city on lock
Chris Brown has control over and feels confident and secure in his city or region. He is the king of the city is showing his strength.
You gon' end up at top
Chris Brown predicts that success will follow anyone who is associated with him in his city or around him.
Shorty you the one
Chris Brown is complimenting the girl he is interested in, implying she's the one he's been looking for, or possibly 'the girl of his dreams'.
I got to get ya
Chris Brown is telling the girl he wants to be with that he needs to have her in his life somehow.
Got to get with ya
This is an attempt to initiate some deeper, more meaningful contact with the girl he is pursuing.
I can do this [for a month or two girl]
This line suggests that Chris Brown intends to make a connection that will last over time, but only briefly. He is looking for a fling of sorts.
I got the plan The beach with the sand, And you got the man [right in front of you girl]
Chris Brown is making plans about what the relationship might look like; go to the beach and enjoy the day. He also points out that he is the 'man' that the girl he is with needs, hinting that they could have a great time together.
I came to have some fun, I'll be on the dance floor whenever you done
This line suggests Chris Brown is open to the possibility of having fun and is willing to wait for the girl he is interested in. He is being patient in letting her have her fun, too.
Girl I'mma take you home and let you go crazy on me
Chris Brown is making his intentions clear about wanting to bring a girl home and likely have a sexual experience. He is also indicating that he wants her to lead and set the pace for the interaction.
Contributed by Vivian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KayonteHunnicutt-ie6br
I'm feeling you Chris Maurice Brown yes 😁
@grindarzerizp6384
I fucking miss these days
@MrSageee
9 years old, dancing in my Dads basement...Good times
@canamargera
7th grade me had an iPod full of BANGERS omg
@planeterreur
Hello everybody, why nobody knows this banger ?
@MichaelBurmy
When I start DJing, I'm gonna mix this with Jay-Z's "Can I Get A..." seeing how similar their rhythms sound.
@hpribot
The grunting sounded as expected.
@yungdu2279
Where else can I find this song?
@shawnhett7648
I have no idea how this song wasnt bigger
@rikindanger1079
Why am I remembering this rn