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.
I'll Call Ya
Chris Brown Lyrics
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I don't,
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya,
Body so sick gotta get next to ya
I've been waitin' all night long to know you're name
Everything about ya girl I want
And ya gotta know that
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Girl, maybe we need to spend sometime
Cause you got me gone
(I'm so gone)
And I won't wanna be a player once you're mine
Cause this is
More than before
This is real
I'm an 18 year old grown ass man tryin' to get in you're life
Let go!
I don't wanna hurt ya, I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya,
Body so sick gotta get next to ya
I've been waitin' all night long to know you're name
I don't wanna hurt ya,
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya,
Body so sick gotta get next to ya
I've been waitin' all night long to know you're name
Everything about you girl I want
And you gotta know that
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Most don't get
All of that brain and the face is so flawless
She's such a beautiful girl
And every fantasy at night I dream about is all in you
If I try
Would you take me where you are
That place that many won't ever get a chance to see
You've been so cold
(been so cold)
Maybe, (baby)
If you let me
Your flame
(your flame)
Will be on again
Tell me what you want
(come tell me what you want)
'cause I won't sleep
I won't cheat
Love me
Its all that you give
[Chorus]
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Body so sick gotta get next to ya
I've been waitin all night long to know you're name
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Body so sick gotta get next to ya
I've been waitin' all night long to know you're name
I've been thinking bout the way
That I'm gonna take it down
Ain't no way that you would bein need
'Cause you'd be all I'm thinking bout
Ain't no way
[Chorus]
Know your name
To know your name
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Tell me what I gotta do
I mean
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
I got the list right here
'Cause it's exclusive now
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
I'ma put you on it alright?
I'ma hit you up later
2 up 2 down I see you (haha)
Lets go
Yes sir (peace)
And now you know
I'm out
(Peace)
The song "I'll Call Ya" by Chris Brown, talks about his interest in a girl and his desire to get to know her. The lyrics suggest that he is not looking to hurt her, but just wants to know everything about her. He expresses his admiration for her physique and beauty and reveals that she has captured his attention to the point that he can't stop thinking about her. He continuously reassures her of his intentions and hopes to form a genuine connection with her. Brown acknowledges that he is growing up and is now ready for real love, not just meaningless flings. The song ends with Brown implying that he has a plan to get closer to her, and he will call her soon.
This song is an R&B track with a catchy beat that is easy to dance to. The song was released in 2007 and was one of the singles released from his second album "Exclusive". The song was well-loved and made it to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Fans praised the track for its smooth melody and Brown's sweet-sounding voice. Interestingly, the lyrics' theme aligns with the singer's moves at the time, where he was transitioning from a boy to an adult.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey
Not to hurt, but you wish to know better.
I don't,
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya,
Body so sick gotta get next to ya
I've been waitin' all night long to know you're name
Everything about ya girl I want
And ya gotta know that
Interested in knowing someone deeply who is attractive and impressive, without causing any harm or pain.
Girl, maybe we need to spend sometime
Cause you got me gone
(I'm so gone)
And I won't wanna be a player once you're mine
Cause this is
More than before
This is real
I'm an 18 year old grown ass man tryin' to get in you're life
Realizing the significance and value of a person and wanting to be serious about the relationship, suggesting the intention of growing and developing with each other.
Let go!
Expressing the excitement and enthusiasm of the pursuit without a negative intention.
Most don't get
All of that brain and the face is so flawless
She's such a beautiful girl
And every fantasy at night I dream about is all in you
If I try
Would you take me where you are
That place that many won't ever get a chance to see
You've been so cold
(been so cold)
Maybe, (baby)
If you let me
Your flame
(your flame)
Will be on again
Tell me what you want
(come tell me what you want)
'cause I won't sleep
I won't cheat
Love me
Its all that you give
Appreciating the appealing qualities and features of a person while acknowledging that it takes effort to win their heart and the trust of their love.
[Chorus]
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Body so sick gotta get next to ya
I've been waitin all night long to know you're name
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Body so sick gotta get next to ya
I've been waitin' all night long to know you're name
Repeating the intention of getting to know the person better, showing interest and attraction.
I've been thinking bout the way
That I'm gonna take it down
Ain't no way that you would bein need
'Cause you'd be all I'm thinking bout
Ain't no way
Reflecting on the ways of impressing the person that they have in mind, indicating how they are the only one they can think of.
[Chorus]
Know your name
To know your name
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Continuing to emphasize the attraction and interest of the person while also repeating the request of knowing their true identity.
Tell me what I gotta do
I mean
Expressing a sense of eagerness and willingness to do whatever it takes.
I don't wanna hurt ya
I just wanna know ya
Read me your script later baby I'll call ya
Closing remarks to indicate the intention of wanting to know them better but only with the intention of creating a healthy and happy relationship.
I got the list right here
'Cause it's exclusive now
Humorous tone to imply the exclusive nature of their interest in the person.
I'ma put you on it alright?
I'ma hit you up later
Asserting the intention of contacting the person later to take things to the next level.
2 up 2 down I see you (haha)
Lets go
Yes sir (peace)
And now you know
I'm out
(Peace)
Silly bravado in closing remarks, indicating the playful and humorous nature of the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SEAN GARRETT, KASSEEM DEAN
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