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.
Mama
Chris Brown Lyrics
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This one right here…
Goes out to my mama,
(This Goes out to mama)
Your mama,
And everybody mama (haha)
Here we go… listen listen
I remember Saturday mornin's
Me wakin' up to mama in the kitchen cookin' and spam cookin'
I was just a young dude, watchin' mornin' cartoons,
Waitin' for mama to braid my hair
I used to hate to get it done, cause she'd braid it too tight
My mama always gave a style she knew I would like, and then
I would go outside and play, she'd sit on the front porch
While me and Rob played ball
[Bridge:]
Mama always did little things like that
Mama always will know I love her for that
For all the things that you used to do…
Mama I dedicate this one to you
[Chorus:]
It's straight from the heart
This is your song
You're my lucky charm so you already know,
That Ima sing this one for you, so let me sing this one for you
From every tour, every show
You're my lucky charm, go wherever I go
Mama Ima sing this one to you, mama let me sing this one to you
[Verse 2:]
She's like the mother of Tappahannock, VA
Everybody knew miss Joyce, where we stayed
All heads said she was cool, nothing' that she wouldn't do
But about CB, she was know to act a fool (whoawhoa)
With the little money that she made
She took the bed and made it all okay
Nights wit the dickies, when we had to stay there
Always held it down, so I gotta thank you now
[Bridge:]
Mama always did little things like that (oh)
Mama always will know (aye) I love her for that
For all the things that you used to do…
Mama I dedicate this one to you
[Chorus:]
It's straight from the heart
This is your song
You're my lucky charm so (so you already know) you already know,
That Ima sing this one for you, so let me sing this one for you
From every tour (from every tour o yea yea), every show
You're my lucky charm (you're my lucky charm),go wherever I go
Mama Ima sing this (Ima sing it) one to you, (Just let me sing it)
Mama let me sing (whoa yea) this one to you
[Hook:]
(oo'oo)
Mama I thank you for all you've done (oo'oo)
I thank God everyday I'm your son (oh)
(You gave) You gave me everything that I need
But lovin' me unconditionally…
Everybody say… “M-O-M-M-A”
Everybody say… mama
“M-O-M-M-A”
You know that this is your song
[Chorus:]
It's straight from the heart (oh mama)
This is your song (ey)
You're my lucky charm so you already know, (you already know)
That Ima sing this one for you, so let me sing this one for you
From every tour (ey), every show (mama I love you so)
You're my lucky charm, go wherever I go (wherever I go)
Mama Ima sing this one to you (yeah),
Mama let me sing this one to you
[Spoken:]
This right here goes out to every mama all over the world
Mama I know I might be bad at times (mama Ima sing this one to you)
I might get on your nerves, but I still love you
(mama let me signg this one to you)
You always gon be my mama
Maaama, mama, my… mama
Mama Ima sing this (ooh hoo) one to you
Mama let me sing this (ooh hoo) one to you
Mama… I love ya
Don't hear nothin' above ya
(save this one for you)
I'll save this one for you
The song "Mama" by Chris Brown is a touching tribute to his mother and all the hard work she has put in to raise him. In the first verse, Brown reminisces about his childhood and how his mother used to braid his hair, while he watched cartoons and played ball with his friends. He then goes on to talk about the sacrifices his mother made for him, using the little money they had to make sure they were okay. Brown also mentions how everyone in their hometown knew his mother and how cool she was. In the chorus, he dedicates the song to his lucky charm and sings about how wherever he goes, she goes with him. The song ends with Brown reaffirming his love for his mother and thanking her for everything she has done for him.
The lyrics of the song are packed with references to Brown's personal life and the relationship he shares with his mother. The song's tone is one of appreciation and gratitude, highlighting the importance of family and the sacrifices that parents make for their children. It is a heartwarming tribute to all mothers, portraying them as the rocks in their children's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
This one right here…
Goes out to my mama,
(This Goes out to mama)
Your mama,
And everybody mama (haha)
Here we go… listen listen
The song is dedicated to all the mothers, including his own and those of the listeners, as a tribute towards their love and care.
I remember Saturday mornin's
Me wakin' up to mama in the kitchen cookin' and spam cookin'
I was just a young dude, watchin' mornin' cartoons,
Waitin' for mama to braid my hair
I used to hate to get it done, cause she'd braid it too tight
My mama always gave a style she knew I would like, and then
I would go outside and play, she'd sit on the front porch
While me and Rob played ball
The singer has fond memories of his mother who used to cook breakfast and braid his hair, even though he found it uncomfortable. She would always give him a hairstyle he liked, and watch him play outside with his friends.
Mama always did little things like that
Mama always will know I love her for that
For all the things that you used to do…
Mama I dedicate this one to you
The singer expresses his gratitude towards his mother for her love and care throughout his life, from cooking to doing his hair, and dedicates the song to her.
It's straight from the heart
This is your song
You're my lucky charm so you already know,
That Ima sing this one for you, so let me sing this one for you
From every tour, every show
You're my lucky charm, go wherever I go
Mama Ima sing this one to you, mama let me sing this one to you
The song is a heartfelt expression of love and appreciation towards his mother, who has always been his lucky charm, and he intends to sing it for her at every show he performs on tour.
She's like the mother of Tappahannock, VA
Everybody knew miss Joyce, where we stayed
All heads said she was cool, nothing' that she wouldn't do
But about CB, she was know to act a fool (whoawhoa)
With the little money that she made
She took the bed and made it all okay
Nights wit the dickies, when we had to stay there
Always held it down, so I gotta thank you now
The singer's mother is known as a generous and caring person like 'miss Joyce' in their small town. Despite their financial struggles, she always made sure they had a place to stay and took care of her children.
M-O-M-M-A
You know that this is your song
The singer spells out 'M-O-M-M-A' as a tribute to his mother and confirms that the song is dedicated to her.
This right here goes out to every mama all over the world
Mama I know I might be bad at times (mama Ima sing this one to you)
I might get on your nerves, but I still love you
(mama let me signg this one to you)
You always gon be my mama
Maaama, mama, my… mama
Mama Ima sing this (ooh hoo) one to you
Mama let me sing this (ooh hoo) one to you
Mama… I love ya
Don't hear nothin' above ya
(save this one for you)
I'll save this one for you
The song's message extends to all the mothers in the world, as the singer acknowledges that he may not always be perfect, but the love for his mother will always be unconditional. The song concludes with a final tribute to his mother and promises to save the song for her alone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ATOZZIO TOWNS, ERIC HUDSON, CHRIS BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ouicy03
This song always brings me to the brink of tears. Love it!!!!!
@DiamondTierra
I love this song and I’m so upset it’s not on iTunes anymore 😩
@shaybaeshay
I love this song it really brings back memories nice job chris brown:)
@rachelhenderson9497
This song gets me in tears every time!!
@Loretta2323
Me too!
@RITA505
Love this song !.. gonna play this for my mom :)
@parshaestewart9455
I Love This Song Still 💯😍🙌
@lovevibe2997
My mom transitioned two days ago. It's going be so different without her. We were very close. This song is a tribute to her.
@talibahheaden4123
I DEDICATE THIS TO MY MOMMA 🌹🌹🙏🏿🙏🏿
@CHINCHILLAgurl12
I miss the old Chris😭💚