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.
Overtime
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Oh
Baby, he's the reason for the way you feelin'
I know what you need
And you can get it on sight (yeah), yeah (yeah)
'Cause I ain't like the others
Soon you gon' discover
I got all the time in the world (huh)
No expectations at all (no)
I just want what's best for you, girl
Relieve that headache, babe
I'm your Tylenol
He don't deserve your time
Put him on the bench a while
Let me do you better
Whoa
Don't you deserve to smile?
I'ma put in overtime
Let me do you better
Better (hey)
Let me teach you the way you should be treated (ha)
Let me do it the way, know you need it to be done
And we can wake up, run it back and repeat it
Let me do you better, whoa-whoa (yeah)
I can see you stressin', let me be your blessin'
Baby, if you let me, I can ease your mind (yeah), whoa, yeah
Girl, you need to face it, I am the replacement
I'm the better version, call me two-point-five, oh yeah yeah yeah
(I got it)
I got all the time in the world (huh)
No expectations at all
I just want what's best for you, girl (you, girl)
Well, leave that headache, babe
I'm your Tylenol
(He don't, no, hey)
He don't deserve your time (oh, no)
Put him on the bench a while
Let me do you better
Whoa (yeah)
Don't you deserve to smile? (you do)
I'ma put in overtime (oh)
Let me do you better (better)
Whoa, whoa
Let me teach you the way you should be treated (treated, yeah, ha)
Let me do it the way, know you need it to be done (woo)
And we can wake up, run it back and repeat it (oh, and repeat)
Let me do you better (oh), whoa-whoa
When you're tired of all his talk, yeah
When you want action, give me a call
'Cause baby, I can show you how
Satisfaction goal (hey), let me show you now, whoa-oh
Ooh, ooh (haha)
Do you better
Ooh, ooh (haha)
Do you better, yeah
He don't deserve your time (oh-oh)
Put him on the bench a while
Let me do you better (better)
Whoa (better)
Don't you deserve to smile? (deserve)
I'ma put in overtime (overtime)
Let me do you better (I'll do you better, yeah)
(I'll do you better, yeah)
Let me teach you the way you should be treated (ooh, ha)
Let me do it the way, know you need it to be done
And we can wake up, run it back and repeat it (hey)
Let me do you better
(Do you better now, baby, do you better) whoa-whoa
He don't deserve your time
Put him on the bench a while
Let me do you better
Whoa
Don't you deserve to smile?
I'ma put in overtime
Let me do you better (oh)
Better (oh)
The song "Overtime" by Chris Brown is all about empowerment and self-love. Brown sings about being the one who can do better for the girl that he is interested in. He encourages her to put away the negative aspects of her current relationship and take the leap towards happiness. Brown offers himself as a solution and promises to treat her with the respect and love that she deserves. He sings, "Let me teach you the way you should be treated, Let me do it the way, know you need it to be done."
Brown is all about spreading positivity and helping others. He sings, "I just want what's best for you, girl, Relieve that headache, babe, I'm your Tylenol." This line shows that he wants to be there for the girl he is interested in and help ease her pain. In the chorus of the song, Brown repeats, "Let me do you better," emphasizing that he can be the solution for the girl he is interested in.
Overall, "Overtime" is a song about empowerment and lifting others up. Brown encourages the girl he is interested in to leave behind the negativity of the past and take a chance on happiness. He offers himself as a solution and promises to treat her with the respect and love that she deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement
Oh
Expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Baby, he's the reason for the way you feelin'
Your current state of mind is due to your interaction with him
I know what you need
I understand what you require and can provide it
And you can get it on sight (yeah), yeah (yeah)
You don't have to wait, I can give you what you need immediately
'Cause I ain't like the others
I'm different from other people in your life who have disappointed you
Soon you gon' discover
You will soon realize
This that type of lovin' that can change your life, oh
My love has transformative power and can enhance your life
I got all the time in the world (huh)
I have plenty of time for you
No expectations at all (no)
I don't want anything in return for my actions
I just want what's best for you, girl
I solely desire your happiness and well-being
Relieve that headache, babe
I can eliminate your stress and make life easy for you
I'm your Tylenol
I can heal your emotional pain
He don't deserve your time
The person you are with doesn't value your time
Put him on the bench a while
Take a break from him and focus on yourself
Let me do you better
Give me a chance to show you how you should be treated
Don't you deserve to smile?
You deserve to be happy
I'ma put in overtime
I am willing to go above and beyond for you
Let me teach you the way you should be treated (ha)
I can educate you on how to be treated with respect and love
Let me do it the way, know you need it to be done
I can provide what you need in the way you find most satisfying
And we can wake up, run it back and repeat it
We can do it again and again and enjoy ourselves every time
Let me do you better, whoa-whoa (yeah)
I have what it takes to make you happy and satisfied
I can see you stressin', let me be your blessin'
I can see that you are under pressure and I want to be your source of relief
Baby, if you let me, I can ease your mind (yeah), whoa, yeah
If you trust me, I can take away your anxiety and improve your mental state
Girl, you need to face it, I am the replacement
You need to acknowledge that I am a better option for you
I'm the better version, call me two-point-five, oh yeah yeah yeah
I am a superior version of the person you are with, call me the upgraded version
When you're tired of all his talk, yeah
When you are done with his empty words
When you want action, give me a call
When you crave someone who will follow through with their words, contact me
'Cause baby, I can show you how
Because I have the ability to provide what you need
Satisfaction goal (hey), let me show you now, whoa-oh
I can show you the ultimate level of satisfaction you can reach
He don't deserve your time (oh, no)
The person you are with doesn't appreciate your time
Let me do you better
Allow me to show you how you deserve to be treated
Better (oh)
I have the ability to provide you with a better experience
Let me teach you the way you should be treated (ooh, ha)
I can demonstrate to you what real love looks and feels like
Do you better (oh-oh)
I can provide a superior experience for you
Let me do you better
Allow me to show you how you deserve to be treated
Do you better, yeah
I can give you a better experience and make you happy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Maurice Brown, Martin Alexander Aiono, Sam Michael Sumser, Sean Spencer Small, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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