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.
Red
Chris Brown Lyrics
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One giant leap for mankind
Columbia, Columbia, this is Houston AOS, over
(This is Columbia)
Can I? Wait, can I? Should I?
Rewind, just remind me that I'm down
Knocked down
I should have realized, realized, from the beginning
You right, you right with that, baby (huh)
Yes, I know you better
Girl, nobody else matters
If you stay away from me too long, I
I might swim for it
If you keep your love from me, girl, I might
I might just keep going
'Round and 'round in circles
Could you stop fuckin' with my head?
'Cause I see the color purple
Don't break my heart
Don't wanna see
Red, red (don't wanna see)
Red (oh, no, no, no)
Don't wanna see, see, red
Eyes turnin' blurry
I don't want this, bringin' out a part of me
(Don't wanna see-see)
Don't wanna go back and forth, back and forth
And you know it's a waste of time, baby
To get through to you, oh oh
You keep arguin' always 'bout the same thing
But you don't mean it, no, no
And I can't believe that you be so cold
You can't even keep a low pro'
If you stay away from me too long, I (stay away from me)
I might swim for it
If you keep your love from me, girl, I might
I might just keep going (ooh)
'Round and 'round in circles
Could you stop fuckin' with my head? (Head)
'Cause I see the color purple (ooh)
Don't break my heart (ooh)
Don't wanna see
Red, red (baby, I don't wanna see)
Red (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Don't wanna see, see, red (ooh, ooh)
Eyes turnin' blurry
I don't want this, bringin' out a part of me
(Don't wanna see-see)
Don't wanna see
Red, red
(Don't wanna see, see)
Red (ooh, ooh)
Don't wanna see, see, red (oh oh)
Eyes turnin' blurry
Don't want this, bringin' out a part of me (yeah)
(Don't wanna see, see)
(Bringin' out a part of me)
The lyrics to Chris Brown's song "Red" convey the complex emotions and frustrations of a turbulent relationship. The opening lines, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," is a reference to the famous quote from Neil Armstrong upon landing on the moon, symbolizing the significant impact this relationship has on both individuals involved. The repeated phrases of "Columbia, Columbia, this is Houston AOS, over" and "This is Columbia" serve as a metaphor for the communication breakdown between them.
The following verses express the singer's uncertainty and confusion about the relationship. The lines "Can I? Wait, can I? Should I? Rewind, just remind me that I'm down, Knocked down" illustrate his self-doubt and questioning whether he should continue to invest in the relationship. Despite the internal struggle, he acknowledges that he should have realized earlier that the other person is right for him and that nobody else matters.
The chorus reveals his fear of the consequences of being apart from his partner for too long. The repetition of "I might swim for it, I might just keep going 'round and 'round in circles" suggests that without her love, he may find himself lost and continuously searching for something that is missing. The mention of the color purple is likely symbolic, representing emotional turmoil and pain. Ultimately, the plea to not break his heart and to avoid seeing the color red reflects a desire to protect himself from further anguish.
Line by Line Meaning
That's one small step for man
This represents a small action or decision that may have significant consequences.
One giant leap for mankind
This highlights the great impact that the small action or decision can have on the larger society.
Columbia, Columbia, this is Houston AOS, over
The singer is referring to the communication between his own thoughts and his inner voice.
(This is Columbia)
This represents a realization or acknowledgement of the present situation or reality.
Can I? Wait, can I? Should I?
Expressing hesitation or uncertainty about making a particular choice or decision.
Rewind, just remind me that I'm down
Asking for a reminder of one's current emotional state or feeling of being defeated.
Knocked down
Feeling emotionally or mentally defeated.
And it's your year
Acknowledging that the current situation or time belongs to the other person or their interests.
I should have realized, realized, from the beginning
Expressing regret or hindsight about not understanding or recognizing the true nature of something from the start.
You right, you right with that, baby (huh)
Agreeing with the other person's point of view or statement.
Yes, I know you better
Acknowledging that the singer has a deep understanding of the other person.
Girl, nobody else matters
Emphasizing that no one else holds the same importance or significance as the person being addressed.
If you stay away from me too long, I
Expressing a fear or concern about the negative impacts of a prolonged separation.
I might swim for it
Metaphorically suggesting that the singer would go to great lengths or efforts to rekindle the relationship.
If you keep your love from me, girl, I might
Indicating the potential consequences or actions that may occur if the other person withholds their love.
I might just keep going
Implies that the artist would continue moving forward in life without dwelling on the past or the relationship.
'Round and 'round in circles
Symbolizing a repetitive and unproductive pattern or cycle in the relationship.
Could you stop fuckin' with my head?
Asking the other person to refrain from causing emotional confusion or turmoil.
'Cause I see the color purple
Seeing the color purple may represent confusion, mixed emotions, or a state of being unsure.
Don't break my heart
A plea to the other person to not cause emotional pain or end the relationship.
Don't wanna see
Red, red (don't wanna see)
Red (oh, no, no, no)
Expressing the desire to avoid conflict or intense emotions symbolized by the color red.
Don't wanna see, see, red
Reiterating the aversion to experiencing heightened negative emotions or disagreements.
Eyes turnin' blurry
Indicating that the singer's vision or perception is becoming distorted due to emotional distress.
I don't want this, bringin' out a part of me
Expressing a dislike for the negative emotions and behaviors that arise as a result of the situation.
(Don't wanna see-see)
Repeating the sentiment of avoiding conflict or negative emotions.
Don't wanna go back and forth, back and forth
Expressing a desire to avoid continuously engaging in arguments or repetitive cycles in the relationship.
And you know it's a waste of time, baby
Acknowledging that arguing or engaging in repetitive conflicts is unproductive and futile.
To get through to you, oh oh
Expressing the difficulty of effectively communicating or getting the other person to understand one's position or feelings.
You keep arguin' always 'bout the same thing
Highlighting the repetitive nature of the arguments, focusing on the same topic or issue.
But you don't mean it, no, no
Implies that the other person's arguments are not genuine or sincere.
And I can't believe that you be so cold
Expressing surprise or disappointment at the other person's emotionally distant or unfeeling behavior.
You can't even keep a low pro'
Critiquing the other person for being unable to maintain a calm or discreet behavior in the relationship.
Don't wanna see, see
Red, red (baby, I don't wanna see)
Red (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Reiterating the strong desire to avoid conflict or intense emotions symbolized by the color red.
Eyes turnin' blurry
Indicating that the artist's vision or perception is becoming distorted due to emotional distress.
I don't want this, bringin' out a part of me
Expressing a dislike for the negative emotions and behaviors that arise as a result of the situation.
(Don't wanna see-see)
Repeating the sentiment of avoiding conflict or negative emotions.
Don't wanna see
Red, red
Emphasizing the aversion to conflict or intense emotions symbolized by the color red.
(Don't wanna see, see)
Reiterating the desire to avoid engaging in or witnessing conflicts.
Red (ooh, ooh)
Symbolizing intense emotions, anger, or a hostile atmosphere within the relationship.
Don't wanna see, see, red (oh oh)
Stressing the strong aversion to experiencing heightened negative emotions or conflicts.
Eyes turnin' blurry
Indicating that the artist's vision or perception is becoming distorted due to emotional distress.
Don't want this, bringin' out a part of me (yeah)
Reiterating the dislike for the negative emotions and behaviors that arise from the situation.
(Don't wanna see, see)
Continuing to emphasize the avoidance of conflicts or negative emotions.
(Bringin' out a part of me)
Acknowledging that the situation is causing a certain side or aspect of the artist's personality to emerge.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony D'Annuzio, Christopher Maurice Brown, Luis Manuel Martinez Jr., Nima Jahanbin, Oliver Elliot Goldstein, Paimon Jahanbin, Patrizio Pigliapoco, Xeryus Lamar Gittens
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@alvesgomes3028
2:29 that guitar solo🔥🔥 most underrated song on the album.
@dawgdick08
That's another reason why i love this song so much!
@juliancaesar4575
Joe Satriani bro
@globutler6644
That's gotta be H.E.R. this sounds like her guitar
@nohlanmonteiro
Breezy is the most talented singer and entertainer walking in the planet earth. No words can express how amazing this guy is, so gifted, so blessed. The Album is fantastic.
@StormVegitto
I agree. The only other dude I can think of that’s on his level is Bruno Mars
@OkanCkln
Travis Garland, TC, B. Smyth and the list goes on......
@kno3730
This album so long I haven't been able to finish the whole thing
@kno3730
@Okan IRuzK never heard of them
@ronaldsmith9057
Stg frfr an all around all time Great Artist there will never another artist like him ever in this generation or the next if there is and tryna get to the level he's at they gonna have to work reallllllllllllyy hard years work hard when its all said and done Cb gonna be an another strautisfair another planet