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.
Handle It
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Drunk all night drinking that Hennessy (drunk all night, oh, can you?)
Handle liquor but can you handle me? (Can you handle me? Oh)
Drunk all night (drunk all night)
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Drunk all night
Can you handle me (handle me)? 'Bout to smoke this weed
She wanna do some lines and she don't wanna sleep
This where the party at, you better shake that ass (ass)
Kick you outta my crib, I know you coming back (back)
Blood, I been with the shits, I don't need no more friends (shits, friends)
Nigga, take a deep breath, that was never your bitch (breath, your bitch)
I know you niggas salty, can't get these bitches off me (salty, off me)
Butt naked, popping molly, while her nigga calling (molly)
Money, money, money, money come and go, yeah
Like these hoes, these hoes, these hoes, these hoes, these hoes
And baby, when I fuck, take off all your clothes (clothes)
You know we lit, lit, lit, can't lie, that pussy foul though
Say you can handle liquor but can you handle me? (No)
Drunk all night drinking that Hennessy (drunk all night, oh, can you?)
Handle liquor but can you handle me? (Can you handle me? Oh)
Drunk all night (drunk all night, ooh, yeah)
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Bitch, I'm lit, lit, lit, like a candle be (yeah)
Drunk all night
Sh-sh-she just wanna fuck all night, that's alright (Lil Boat, yeah, yeah)
I'ma let her but I would not sweat her by the way
Shawty pullin' my sweater, let me know she wetter
Ass soft as feathers, fuck her on my leather, let's get high tonight (will she?)
Can you handle me? (Can you handle me?)
And everything that comes with me? (And everything that comes with me?)
Like all of my enemies (enemies)
And all of the industry talking down on me
They was hatin', young, young but I'm ready
I push the coupe down the highway like in Andrettis (skrrt, skrrt)
Bitch, I'm all about my latest, give a fuck about your fetish
If you ain't fuck in a second, then that Uber X is ready (Lil' Boat)
Say you can handle liquor but can you handle me? (No)
Drunk all night drinking that Hennessy (drunk all night, oh, can you?)
Handle liquor but can you handle me? (Can you handle me? Oh)
Drunk all night (drunk all night)
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Bitch, I'm lit, lit, lit, like a candle be
Drunk all night
Never, never been a lightweight
Bitch, I always been a heavyweight
Don't never call me Mayweather
I promise I can do it better
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know what it is
Soon as you pull up, sex is what it is
Don't you ask no questions
This could be a blessing, yeah
Two shots got me feeling myself
No telling what I'd do with my hands
Specially if they play my jam, might end up between you legs
I might just take you with me
Yeah, you know I'm a freak, yeah
Say you can handle liquor but can you handle me? (No)
Drunk all night drinking that Hennessy (drunk all night, oh, can you?)
Handle liquor but can you handle me? (Can you handle me? Oh)
Drunk all night (drunk all night, ooh, yeah)
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Bitch, I'm lit, lit, lit, like a candle be
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
Bitch, I'm lit, lit, lit, like a candle be
Bitch, I'm lit, lit, lit, like a candle be
Say you can handle liquor but can you handle me?
Drunk all night
The song "Handle It" by Chris Brown, Dej Loaf, and Lil Yachty is a party anthem that explores the theme of whether someone can handle another person's wild and reckless behavior. The song starts with the recurring question, "Say you can handle liquor but can you handle me?" The lyrics suggest that the singer wants someone who can match their level of excessive drinking and partying, but also their level of wildness in general. The chorus repeats this question and emphasizes the singer's desire to find someone who can match their energy and handle them in all situations.
The second verse features Lil Yachty's rapping about a girl who wants to hook up with him but also wants to party all night long. He describes her as being sexually provocative and willing to engage in any activity as long as it keeps the party going. The song continues with Chris Brown's verse where he talks about being a heavyweight when it comes to drinking and partying. He emphasizes that he is not someone to be underestimated and that he can handle anything that comes his way. The song concludes with the chorus repeating the question, "Can you handle me?" several times.
Overall, the song "Handle It" is an upbeat party anthem that celebrates wildness and recklessness. It takes the theme of being carefree and unapologetic to a whole new level. The repeated question, "Can you handle me?" explores the idea of finding someone who can match one's wildness and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you can handle liquor but can you handle me? (No)
You claim to handle alcohol well, but are you able to manage me? No, I doubt it.
Drunk all night drinking that Hennessy (drunk all night, oh, can you?)
We were drinking Hennessy all night while getting drunk and wild. Can you keep up with me?
Handle liquor but can you handle me? (Can you handle me? Oh)
You may have alcohol under control, but can you manage me? Oh, can you?
Drunk all night (drunk all night)
We were drinking and partying all night long.
Can you handle me? (Ooh)
I'm a wild and unpredictable person, can you manage that? Ooh, can you?
Can you handle me? (Yeah)
I'm challenging you to see if you can handle me and all the craziness that comes with me. Yeah, can you?
Bitch, I'm lit, lit, lit, like a candle be
I'm incredibly drunk and high right now, lit like a candle. Bitch.
Drunk all night
Can you handle me (handle me)? 'Bout to smoke this weed
We've been drinking and partying all night. Can you handle me? I'm about to smoke weed now.
She wanna do some lines and she don't wanna sleep
She's interested in doing cocaine, and she's not interested in sleeping.
This where the party at, you better shake that ass (ass)
This is the place to party, so you better start dancing and shaking that ass.
Kick you outta my crib, I know you coming back (back)
I might kick you out of my place, but I know you'll come back anyway.
Blood, I been with the shits, I don't need no more friends (shits, friends)
I'm experienced in this lifestyle and I don't need any more friends to enjoy it with.
Nigga take a deep breath, that was never your bitch (breath, your bitch)
Calm down, take a deep breath. That girl was never actually your girlfriend.
I know you niggas salty, can't get these bitches off me (salty, off me)
I know you guys are jealous that I'm popular with the ladies and you can't seem to get any to stick around.
Butt naked, popping molly, while her nigga calling (molly)
I'm naked and high on drugs with a girl whose boyfriend is calling her right now.
Money, money, money, money come and go, yeah
Like these hoes, these hoes, these hoes, these hoes, these hoes
Money is fleeting, just like these promiscuous women who come and go in our lives.
And baby, when I fuck, take off all your clothes (clothes)
When we have sex, I want you to take off all your clothes.
You know we lit, lit, lit, can't lie, that pussy foul though
We're having a great time and partying hard, but to be honest, your vagina smells.
Sh-sh-she just wanna fuck all night, that's alright (Lil Boat, yeah, yeah)
She just wants to have sex all night, and that's okay with me. (Said by Lil Yachty)
I'ma let her but I would not sweat her by the way
Shawty pullin' my sweater, let me know she wetter
I'll let her have sex with me but I won't get too attached. By the way, she's pulling my sweater and showing me she's ready. (Said by Lil Yachty)
Ass soft as feathers, fuck her on my leather, let's get high tonight (will she?)
Her butt is as soft as feathers, and I'm going to have sex with her on my leather couch. Let's get high as well tonight. (Said by Lil Yachty)
Can you handle me? (Can you handle me?)
Can you keep up with me and my wild lifestyle? Can you handle me or not?
And everything that comes with me? (And everything that comes with me?)
Can you handle everything that comes with being with me, including the partying, drugs, and other wild experiences?
Like all of my enemies (enemies)
Can you handle dealing with all of my enemies and haters who try to tear me down?
And all of the industry talking down on me
Can you handle all the negative talk and criticism I receive from others in the entertainment industry?
They was hatin', young, young but I'm ready
They were hating on me when I was younger, but now I'm ready to prove them all wrong.
I push the coupe down the highway like in Andrettis (skrrt, skrrt)
I drive my car really fast down the highway like a racecar driver. (Sound effect: skrrt, skrrt)
Bitch, I'm all about my latest, give a fuck about your fetish
I'm focused on staying up-to-date with the latest trends and not concerned with your particular interests.
If you ain't fuck in a second, then that Uber X is ready (Lil' Boat)
If you haven't had sex in a while, then I have an Uber X ready to take us to my place. (Said by Lil Yachty)
Never, never been a lightweight
I have always been able to handle a lot of alcohol and not become intoxicated easily.
Bitch, I always been a heavyweight
I've always been able to handle my alcohol and remain in control despite how much I consume.
Don't never call me Mayweather
Don't compare me to boxer Floyd Mayweather, even though we both claim to be able to handle anything thrown at us.
I promise I can do it better
I promise that I can handle anything thrown at me even better than Mayweather or anyone else.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know what it is
You already know what the deal is and who I am.
Soon as you pull up, sex is what it is
As soon as you arrive, we both know that sex is what's going to happen.
Don't you ask no questions
Don't ask any questions or hesitate, just go with the flow and have a good time.
This could be a blessing, yeah
This experience could be a great thing for both of us, so let's enjoy it.
Two shots got me feeling myself
I've only had two alcoholic shots, but I'm already feeling confident and comfortable.
No telling what I'd do with my hands
I'm not sure what I'll end up doing with my hands once we start having sex.
Specially if they play my jam, might end up between you legs
Especially if they play my favorite song, I might end up going down on you. (Referring to oral sex)
I might just take you with me
I might just have you come with me wherever I go after this experience.
Yeah, you know I'm a freak, yeah
You already know that I'm into kinky sex acts and I'm not afraid to show it.
Say you can handle liquor but can you handle me?
In summary, you may say that you can handle alcohol, but can you actually handle being with me and all the wild experiences that come with it?
Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Christopher Brown, Steve Thornton, Patrizio Pigliapoco, Deja Trimble, Miles McCollum, Toni Romiti
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christopher Lewis
This is one of my favorites on HOAFM. The collab is fire! This album NEEDS to be number one on the charts.
You're the best, Chris! Thank you for giving us this amazing work of art which is your music.
Gabrielle Tunold
Lovd all Chris Brown songs.. Never disappoints
Tamia Jane Williams
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Nate Egziabher
Been listening to this song for years. I love the bangers that chris brown puts out that nobody knows about π
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