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 Wanna Be
Chris Brown Lyrics
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I know we've been friends for a while now (hey, hey)
But, I just feel like I can confess to you (na-na-na-na-na, yeah)
It's gon' be hard but (oh)
Alright, here it goes
Imagine if the pillow that you cried on was my chest
And the tissue that you wiped your face with was my hand
I'm the one that comes to mind
Not tryna hear you tell nobody that I'm just a friend
Just tryna make sure I'm that body that you call your man
And any time you need a shoulder
It's yours, night or day, but what I'm tryna say is
I wanna be
The last number you call late at night
(Said I wanna be)
First one that you dial when you open your eyes
Wanna be the one you run to
Wanna be the one that ain't gon' hurt you
I wanna be, yeah
Wanna be, yeah
Be the man making your girls jealous
(Girl, I wanna be)
Be the guy shutting down all the fellas (oh)
Whatever you need
Girl, it's all on me
Your soldier, your friend
Or your lover (oh)
Girl, I wanna be
Would it be cool
Would you mind if I called you my boo? (My boo)
What if the next whip you was pushing
Was the one I bought for you?
Can I be the one that meets your pops
And take your mama shopping?
Be the only one they like
Wait, have you thought about it
Wait, really thought about it?
Maybe you should take some time
Call your girls and talk about it, yeah
'Cause I done already made up my mind (my mind)
Don't need no more time
To know if I wanna be with you
I wanna be, yeah
The last number you call late at night
I wanna be, yeah)
First one that you dial when you open your eyes (oh)
Wanna be the one you run to (wanna be that)
Wanna be the one that ain't gon' hurt you (wanna be that)
I wanna be, yeah
Wanna be, yeah
Be the man making your girls jealous (I wanna)
Be the guy shutting down all the fellas (all the fellas, yeah)
Whatever you need (whatever you need)
Girl, it's all on me
Your soldier, your friend
Or your lover (hey)
Girl, I wanna be
Put me on your screen saver
All over your myspace
And make me one of your top favorites
That's where I wanna be
The one you crying for
Stand up for and fighting for
Wanna be your good, bad, love, hate, girl
Cross my heart, hope to die
On everything that's good
I'ma do you right, show you right
Get this understood
Cross my heart, hope to die
On everything that's good
I'ma do you right, show you right
Get this understood
I wanna be
The last number you call late at night (oh, oh)
First one that you dial when you open your eyes (when you open your eyes)
Wanna be the one you run to
Wanna be the one that ain't gon' hurt you (oh)
I wanna be, yeah (I wanna be yours)
Wanna be, yeah
Be the man making your girls jealous (jealous, yeah)
Be the guy shutting down all the fellas (fellas)
Whatever you need (oh)
Girl, it's all on me
Your soldier, your friend
Or your lover
Girl, I wanna be (oh, I wanna be yours)
Girl, I wanna be yours
I wanna be yours
Be yours
I wanna be
Be yours
I wanna be
Be yours
The lyrics to Chris Brown's song I Wanna Be tell the story of a man who is secretly in love with his female friend and wants to confess his feelings to her. He imagines being there for her emotionally and even financially. He wants to be everything to her, the last number she calls at night, the first one she calls in the morning, the one she runs to, and the one who never hurts her. He wants to be her man, her soldier, her friend, and her lover. He wants to be the one that meets her parents and takes her shopping. He wants to be her everything, and he hopes she feels the same way.
The song's lyrics are romantic and heartfelt, and the melody is catchy and easy to sing along to. The song was a massive hit when it was released, reaching number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number two on the US Rhythmic chart. The song is a classic example of R&B music and showcases Chris Brown's vocal skills. The music video for the song features Brown singing and dancing in a park with the city skyline in the background. The video has over 147 million views on YouTube.
Line by Line Meaning
Look (ooh)
Chris Brown invites the listener to pay attention as he is about to confess his feelings.
I know we've been friends for a while now (hey, hey)
Acknowledging the long, friendly relationship he and the girl have had thus far, seemingly leading up to his desire to take it further.
But, I just feel like I can confess to you (na-na-na-na-na, yeah)
He feels comfortable enough to open up to her, revealing his true intentions.
It's gon' be hard but (oh)
He is aware of the potential risk in confessing romantic feelings, but he is willing to take that risk.
Alright, here it goes
Chris is preparing himself to confess his love.
Imagine if the pillow that you cried on was my chest
Chris wants to be there to offer comfort and support to the girl in emotional times.
And the tissue that you wiped your face with was my hand
He wants to be physically present to help the girl dry her tears and get through tough times.
Girl, imagine if you needed advice about some other guy
Chris wants to be the first person that comes to mind when the girl needs help, regardless of the situation.
I'm the one that comes to mind
He wants her to think of him as her confidant, the one she can trust and rely on.
Not tryna hear you tell nobody that I'm just a friend
Chris doesn’t want to be seen as just a friend anymore, as he desires a romantic relationship with the girl.
Just tryna make sure I'm that body that you call your man
He wants to make sure that she views him as a boyfriend and not just a friend.
And any time you need a shoulder
He is willing to be there for her in tough times, to offer support and comfort.
It's yours, night or day, but what I'm tryna say is
He is always available for her, day or night, and what he really wants to say is...
I wanna be
Chris Brown wants to be the central figure in this girl’s life.
The last number you call late at night
He wants her to seek him out as her first priority, when she needs someone to talk to late at night.
First one that you dial when you open your eyes
In the morning, she should feel the urge to call him first thing.
Wanna be the one you run to
Chris wants to be the first person she runs to when she has a problem.
Wanna be the one that ain't gon' hurt you
He wants to be someone she can trust, who won’t betray or hurt her.
Be the man making your girls jealous
He wants to show her off to the world as his girlfriend, to make other women jealous.
Be the guy shutting down all the fellas (oh)
He wants to be her only romantic interest, shutting down competition from other men.
Whatever you need
Chris Brown will provide whatever she needs - support, comfort, love, and more.
Girl, it's all on me
He wants her to rely on him completely.
Your soldier, your friend
He wants to fulfill all these roles for her, indicating he's happy to be in her life in any capacity.
Or your lover (oh)
He wants to be her romantic partner.
Put me on your screen saver
Chris wants the girl to always have him close, keeping him on her screens - be it her phone, computer, or any other device she owns.
All over your myspace
He wants the girl to show him off as her love interest on her social media from the get-go.
And make me one of your top favorites
He wants her to promote his online career as much as she can, even promoting his digital content by liking and sharing it whenever possible.
The one you crying for
Chris wants to be the one who is always there for her when she’s in pain or distress.
Stand up for and fighting for
He wants to be her knight in shining armor, ready to see her through tough times and stand up for her throughout.
Wanna be your good, bad, love, hate, girl
Essentially he wants to be there for her through thick and thin, willing to stick through all ups and downs.
Cross my heart, hope to die
He is promising her an unwavering loyalty, taking a strong oath to prove his commitment to their promised relationship.
On everything that's good
Chris is assuring her that he is sincere about his promise of loyalty, using everything that is honorable and truthful to reinforce it.
I'ma do you right, show you right
He is promising her that he will always do what is right concerning her and will never waver in doing so.
Get this understood
He wants her to get a clear understanding of what he's saying and that there's no hidden meaning.
Girl, I wanna be yours
Chris Brown is reaching out his hands, making a final plea to the girl to give him a chance to be hers.
I wanna be yours
This is Chris Brown's clear unconditional declaration of love to the girl.
Be yours
He wants her full acceptance of him, willing to pledge his life to her in return.
I wanna be
A constant and almost obsessive desire to be hers and hers alone.
Be yours
The song expounds the power of love and the lengths someone may take to win their beloved's heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Durrell Babbs, Antonio Dixon, Eric Dawkins, Joi Campbell, Joseph Bereal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
izzy sparks
This song will save you from being friend zoned.
LadyM92
It's 2016 and this song still doesn't get old ! Timeless man. Breakdown at 2:26 still gets me every time lol love it !!!!! I truly miss music like this.
Marco Randles
this song will never get old
Daniele Carvalho
Música perfeita, não me canso nunca de ouvir
Breanna Jones
you can tell this isnt just a song to him, you can hear in his voice that this song has a lot of meaning to it, its not just another one of his love songs.
That1Bïțčh
I wish Chris Brown still sang like this...it's 2015 and this song is still better than most of what we have now
Frankie Ramirez
+allstarkiddsXD yes
andre warren
For sure
Kitty-Chan
songs like this will never go out of style. <3
xReptileLover
never get tired of listening to this song it always stays true