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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.
Lottery
Chris Brown Lyrics
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I think it's 310-143-1437
Baby if I press it then will I get to you?
Let me know, what is your number girl?
Every minute is worth a dime of spending
You can change my whole life if you with it
I chart, one in a billion
Girl if I put your number in my phone
I hope that it's the right one
Girl If I did then
I'm goin' in tonight hon
It could mean a lot for me
I think I done hit the lottery, baby yeah
Think I hit the lottery, baby yeah
Get on this investment cause if you bet on me
Then we can go anywhere in love it's nothing
If I leave a message I hope that it comes through
Let me know, if I'm the one girl
Every minute is worth a dime of spending
You can change my whole life if you with it
I chart, one in a billion
My heart, I bet on you if I just get your number
Girl if I put your number in my phone
I hope that it's the right one
Girl If I did then
I'm goin in tonight hon
It could mean a lot for me
I think I done hit the lottery, baby yeah
Think I hit the lottery, baby yeah
Think I hit the lottery
If you choose me (Girl I promise)
If you choose (I'll be honest)
If you choose me (Won't abuse it)
If you choose me
And if you choose me
And if you choose
And if you choose me
And if you choose (I'mma love you)
Girl if I put your number in my phone
I hope that it's the right one
Girl If I did then
I'm goin' in tonight hon
It could mean a lot for me
I think I done hit the lottery, baby yeah
Think I hit the lottery, baby yeah
(Can I get your number?)
Girl let me get that number, hit the jackpot girl
Your like the lottery, your like the lottery yeah
Girl let me get that number, hit the jackpot girl
Your like the lottery, your like the lottery yeah
Girl let me get that number, hit the jackpot girl
Your like the lottery, your like the lottery yeah
Girl let me get that number, hit the jackpot girl
Your like the lottery, your like the lottery yeah
In Chris Brown's song "Lottery," he sings about the excitement and uncertainty of meeting someone new and potentially having a connection with them. He tries to get the girl's phone number so that he can pursue a relationship with her. Chris Brown describes his feelings towards the girl in terms of hitting the jackpot in a lottery. Brown sings, "It could mean a lot for me, I think I done hit the lottery, baby yeah. Think I hit the lottery, baby yeah."
Throughout the song, Chris Brown emphasizes the value of time and how every minute spent with the girl is worth a dime. He believes that meeting this girl could change his life and he is willing to bet on her. Through the lyrics, Brown also expresses his honest intentions with this girl and assures her that he will treat her with respect and not abuse her trust.
Overall, "Lottery" is a hopeful and optimistic song about beginning a new relationship and taking a chance on love. The single was released in 2019 and has since then garnered over 20 million views on YouTube.
Line by Line Meaning
If I gotta guess it I will
I will not hesitate to predict your phone number if you do not tell me
I think it's 310-143-1437
I have a hunch that the digits in your phone number are 310-143-1437
Baby if I press it then will I get to you?
If I call the number I think is yours, will I be able to connect with you?
Let me know, what is your number girl?
Please tell me your phone number so I can reach out to you
Every minute is worth a dime of spending
I value every moment I could be with you greatly
You can change my whole life if you with it
If you agree to be with me, you could completely transform my life
I chart, one in a billion
I am unique and one-of-a-kind, just like how one in a billion people are
My heart, I bet on you if I just get your number
I am willing to take a big risk on you and bet on you if I am able to get your phone number
Girl if I put your number in my phone
If I store your number in my mobile device
I hope that it's the right one
I hope that the number I entered is indeed yours
Girl If I did then
In case I managed to input your correct number
I'm goin' in tonight hon
I will make a move and pursue you tonight
It could mean a lot for me
Getting your number could have a significant impact on my life
I think I done hit the lottery, baby yeah
I believe I got really lucky and won the jackpot by getting your number
Get on this investment cause if you bet on me
Put effort into pursuing a relationship with me because, if you do, we could have a successful and rewarding partnership
Then we can go anywhere in love it's nothing
If we are together, we can go anywhere and obstacles will be nothing
If I leave a message I hope that it comes through
If I am not able to reach you, I hope that you will receive and read my message
Let me know, if I'm the one girl
Please tell me if I am the one you want to be with
And if you choose me (Girl I promise)
If you select me (and dating me) (I swaer)
If you choose (I'll be honest)
If you pick me (I'll be truthful)
If you choose me (Won't abuse it)
If you pick me (I won't mistreat our relationship)
If you choose me
If you select me
And if you choose me
And if you decide to be with me
And if you choose (I'mma love you)
And if you pick me (I will love you always)
Girl let me get that number, hit the jackpot girl
Please share your phone number with me - this could be the start of something amazing
Your like the lottery, your like the lottery yeah
You are like a lottery to me, winning your affection would be an incredible prize
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES EDWARD FAUNTLEROY II, HARVEY JAY MASON, ROB KNOX, DAMON E. THOMAS
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