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.
Hangover
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Always been that nigga, been the nigga with the nice moves, yeah, yeah, yeah
Never hung with the nice dudes
Hung out with them niggas, robbing niggas for they shoes, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
All my niggas went to night school, dumb as fuck
Whippin' in the kitchen like a chemist, gettin' they money up
10, 20s, 50s and them 100s, yeah, yeah
I think I'm good for the summer, yeah, yeah
Feeling good, tryna live my life
I've been grindin' all year
Got the hammer right here, if a nigga try
I'm so for real, this time
Let your candy rain on me, babe
Don't fuck it up it's on me, babe
If you fuck it up it's all on me, babe
And let's slip and let's slide, oh yeah
And if we sip, we can't drive (yeah)
So you gon' have to stay over (yeah)
And wait out this hangover (yeah, yeah)
Wait out this hangover
Don't be embarrassed
And don't be scared to show that thing
I love what you wearing, don't know who made it
PYT, you that pretty young thing
Girl, I ain't no Casanova
But I'ma give you everything you want
But you just can't be
Another baby mama blowing up my phone, no, no
Baby girl, don't you do that, don't be nosy (no)
Don't be lookin' through my phone, lookin' for them hoes 'cause you know me (no)
Don't be acting boujee in the coach seats (woo)
Don't be a hater, throwin' them stones from the nose bleeds (what?)
You gotta live life, do it, do it (do it, do it)
Go and get a check, do it, do it (do it, do it)
All this hate I'm getting used to it (yeah, yeah)
We the leaders of the new school, it ain't shit that I can't do
I'm so for real, this time
Let your candy rain on me, babe (baby)
Don't fuck it up it's on me, babe (me, baby)
If you fuck it up it's all on me, babe (me, baby)
And let's slip and let's slide
And if we sip, we can't drive (yeah)
So you gon' have to stay over (yeah)
And wait out this hangover (yeah, yeah)
Wait out this hangover
You gotta stay over, oh please, oh
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, don't leave (no)
'Cause it's a party after the party, you gon' see
She told me she ain't never fuck a nigga like me
I hit her from the back, pull up with the stick
Now she on the dick, pull out all her tracks
Cameras takin' pics, shit we lit
I'm so for real, this time
Let your candy rain on me, babe (on me, baby)
Don't fuck it up it's on me, babe (me, baby)
If you fuck it up it's all on me, babe (all on me, baby)
And let's slip and let's slide
And if we sip, we can't drive (yeah)
So you gon' have to stay over (yeah)
And wait out this hangover (yeah, yeah)
Wait out this hangover (ooh)
In Chris Brown's song "Hangover," he reflects on his past experiences and how they have shaped him into the person he is today. The lyrics start off by referencing his high school days, where he stood out with his impressive dance skills but chose to hang out with a rough crowd. Despite the challenges he faced, his determination and hustle led him to success, as he showcases his ability to make money and live comfortably. Brown expresses his desire to enjoy the fruits of his labor by cruising with the top down and embracing the freedom that comes with it.
Moving on to the chorus, Brown emphasizes that he is genuine and invites his partner to let go and be themselves. He encourages her to wear what she wants and expresses his attraction to her. However, he also makes it clear that he expects loyalty and is wary of getting involved with someone who may cause drama or distractions in his life. He urges her not to snoop around his phone or act superior because of their different social statuses. Brown relies on his confidence and ambition, taking the hate he receives as motivation to continue thriving in his career.
The bridge of the song reinforces the theme of staying together and enjoying the aftermath of a party. Brown mentions that there will be more to experience beyond the initial fun, inviting his partner to stay and affirming that she has never been with someone like him. The lyrics turn more explicit towards the end, describing a sexual encounter and the excitement that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember back in high school
Reflecting on my past experiences during my time in high school
Always been that nigga, been the nigga with the nice moves, yeah, yeah, yeah
I have always been the person with exceptional dancing skills
Never hung with the nice dudes
I never associated myself with the well-behaved individuals
Hung out with them niggas, robbing niggas for they shoes, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I spent time with the guys who engaged in stealing other people's shoes
All my niggas went to night school, dumb as fuck
My friends attended night school, lacking intelligence
Whippin' in the kitchen like a chemist, gettin' they money up
Cooking drugs in the kitchen and making a significant amount of money
10, 20s, 50s and them 100s, yeah, yeah
Having various denominations of bills (tens, twenties, fifties, and hundreds)
I think I'm good for the summer, yeah, yeah
I believe I am financially stable for the summer season
I just wanna let the top down and just ride
I simply want to lower the roof of my car and enjoy driving
Feeling good, tryna live my life
Experiencing a positive mindset and striving to live life to the fullest
I've been grindin' all year
I have been working hard throughout the entire year
Got the hammer right here, if a nigga try
I am carrying a weapon in case someone tries to cause trouble
Let your candy rain on me, babe
Allow your irresistible charm and sweetness to captivate me
Don't fuck it up it's on me, babe
Don't ruin the moment because the responsibility is on me
If you fuck it up it's all on me, babe
If the experience turns unpleasant, the blame falls solely on me
And let's slip and let's slide, oh yeah
Let's move smoothly and freely together
And if we sip, we can't drive (yeah)
If we consume alcohol, we shouldn't operate a vehicle
So you gon' have to stay over (yeah)
You will have to spend the night here
And wait out this hangover (yeah, yeah)
And patiently endure the effects of the alcohol
Don't be embarrassed
Do not feel ashamed or humiliated
And don't be scared to show that thing
And do not hesitate to display your attractive qualities
I love what you wearing, don't know who made it
I appreciate your fashion choices, even if I don't know the designer
PYT, you that pretty young thing
You are a beautiful young person (referring to Michael Jackson's song 'P.Y.T.' - Pretty Young Thing)
Girl, I ain't no Casanova
I am not a smooth-talking seducer
But I'ma give you everything you want
However, I will fulfill all your desires and needs
But you just can't be
But you must not become
Another baby mama blowing up my phone, no, no
Another woman with whom I have a child, constantly contacting me
Baby girl, don't you do that, don't be nosy (no)
My dear, refrain from snooping or being overly inquisitive
Don't be lookin' through my phone, lookin' for them hoes 'cause you know me (no)
Avoid searching through my phone for evidence of other women, as you understand my character
Don't be acting boujee in the coach seats (woo)
Do not act snobbish or high-class when sitting in the economy class of an airplane
Don't be a hater, throwin' them stones from the nose bleeds (what?)
Do not be envious and criticize from a position of insignificance (nosebleed seats)
You gotta live life, do it, do it (do it, do it)
You must embrace life and seize the opportunities that come your way
Go and get a check, do it, do it (do it, do it)
Go and earn a significant amount of money, take action
All this hate I'm getting used to it (yeah, yeah)
I have become accustomed to receiving hate and negativity
We the leaders of the new school, it ain't shit that I can't do
We are the pioneers of the new generation, there is nothing I am incapable of achieving
You gotta stay over, oh please, oh
You have to spend the night, please, oh
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, don't leave (no)
Darling, please don't go, don't leave me
'Cause it's a party after the party, you gon' see
Because the real fun begins after the initial celebration, and you will witness it
She told me she ain't never fuck a nigga like me
She informed me that she has never had sexual intercourse with someone like me
I hit her from the back, pull up with the stick
I engaged in sexual intercourse from behind, while brandishing a firearm
Now she on the dick, pull out all her tracks
Now she is focused on my penis, removing all her hair extensions
Cameras takin' pics, shit we lit
Cameras are capturing our actions, signaling that we are having a great time
You gotta stay over, oh please, oh
You have to spend the night, please, oh
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Maurice Brown, Antwan J Thompson, Aaron Rogers, Rashad Alexander Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lukecowen3907
The soft voice with the gangsta lyrics works so well
@Abzdon92
His an ok person in life
@Chumbucketrehab
🤣
@dainamontana3843
Best song on the album idgaf what anyone says 💯💯💯💯
@ignacioagustinrichtermesej8577
For sure!!!
@papigiwi90004
2k20 still bumpin!!
@vsociety820
It’s so fire
@stokzstandard9254
💯
@fvd4782
its crazy how diverse this album is!
@paulinammakwena2974
Ain't personal breezy can sing,rap,direct,act,produce,write songs,play basket ball,king of art,fashion design,most good father to royalty and one hell of a dancer.