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.
SHAKE IT
Chris Brown Lyrics
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You see what I'm sittin' on
You should be sittin' on these right in front of the club
Shawty what you sippin' on
You see me gettin' grown
So baby just show me some love yea
[Chorus:]
I want a girl like you
I could tell that you lookin' for a dude like me
Can you smell what I'm cookin'
Let me know if you wanna' ride
[Chris Brown:]
Cause I ain't got nobody on my passenger side
[Verse 2: Chris Brown]
Baby I'm just hittin' on ya
I want to get to know ya
I don't want to waste your time
And I'm gonna keep it real with ya
I want to do with ya
Even if it's for one night
[Chorus:]
[T-Pain:]
Man. I want a girl like you
I could tell that your lookin' for a dude like me
Can you smell what I'm cookin'
[Chris Brown:]
I came to have some fun
I'll be on the dancefloor whenever you done
[Chorus: Chris Brown]
Shawty you the one
I got to get ya
Got to get with ya
I can do this.(rite in front of you girl)
I got the plan.The beach with the sand
And you got the man.(rite in front of you girl)
When you move it to the left
Move it to the right.You make me say
WOOAHH, WOOAHH, WOOAHH, WOOAHH
[HOOK:]
Shake ya body.
Shake it [x10]
Shake ya body
Shake it [x10] STOP.UH OH.KEEP GOING
Shake ya body
Shake it [x10]
[Verse 3:]
[T-Pain:]
OHHH!
Shawty why we sittin fo'
Now we can hit the door
Right into the maserati
I didn't know you was super fine
You got them super thighs
I'm gonna need an SUV
[Chris Brown:]
Girl I got my city on lock.You messin with me you gonna end up at the top and it won't stop
Baby tell me what you want to see
[T-Pain:]
Cause you ain't never met a dude as freaky as mee
Girl I see they hatin on ya.Just keep on skatin on them
Nile alligators on your feet.
Girl I got what you waitin' for
Girl I'm a take you home.And let you go crazy on me
[Chris Brown:]
Girl I got my city on lock.You messin' with' me you gonna end up on top
[T-Pain:]
OHH! I came to have some fun.I'll be outside in the car when you done
[CHORUS]
[HOOK 2:]
Shake ya body
Shake it [x10]
Shake ya body
Shake it [x10]
The first verse of Chris Brown feat. T-Pain's song Shake It begins by talking about what he is sitting on and how the girl he is addressing should be sitting right next to him. He inquires about what she is drinking and makes it clear that he is interested in her. In the chorus, T-Pain expresses his desire for a girl like her and asks if she is interested in riding with him. Chris Brown adds that he has no one to sit next to him, suggesting that he wants her to be his passenger.
In the second verse, Chris Brown reiterates that he wants to get to know her and he does not want to waste her time. He says he wants to have some fun with her, even if it's just for one night. In the chorus again, T-Pain speaks of how he can tell she is looking for a guy like him and Chris Brown talks about how he'll be on the dance floor whenever she is done.
The third verse begins with T-Pain suggesting that they leave the area and head to his Maserati. He mentions that he did not know how beautiful she was until now and talks about the SUV he'll need because of her "super thighs." Chris Brown talks about how he has his city on lock and how she can end up at the top just by messing with him. T-Pain adds that he's never met anyone as freaky as him and suggests they head home together so she can go crazy on him. The song ends with T-Pain talking about how they should keep shaking their bodies.
Line by Line Meaning
You see what I'm sittin' on
I want you to notice what I'm driving or the lifestyle I have.
You should be sittin' on these right in front of the club
You would look good sitting next to me in my car right in front of the club.
Shawty what you sippin' on
What are you drinking, girl?
You see me gettin' grown
I'm growing up and becoming more mature.
So baby just show me some love yea
I want you to show me some affection or attention.
I want a girl like you
I want a girl who fits your description or characteristics.
I could tell that you lookin' for a dude like me
I can tell you're interested in guys like me.
Can you smell what I'm cookin'
Can you sense the vibes or chemistry between us?
Let me know if you wanna' ride
Tell me if you want to come with me or hang out with me.
Cause I ain't got nobody on my passenger side
I don't have anyone sitting in the passenger seat of my car.
Baby I'm just hittin' on ya
I'm just flirting with you or trying to get your attention.
I want to get to know ya
I want to have a deeper understanding or relationship with you.
I don't want to waste your time
I don't want to be a burden or inconvenience in your life.
And I'm gonna keep it real with ya
I'm going to be honest and straightforward with you.
I want to do with ya
I want to spend time or do something with you.
Even if it's for one night
Even if it's just a one-night stand or temporary encounter.
I came to have some fun
I'm here to enjoy myself or have a good time.
I'll be on the dancefloor whenever you done
I'll be dancing until you're done with whatever you're doing.
Shawty you the one
You're the one I'm interested in or attracted to.
I got to get ya
I need to have you or make you mine.
Got to get with ya
I need to be with you or hook up with you.
I can do this.(rite in front of you girl)
I can make this happen, right in front of you.
I got the plan.The beach with the sand
I have a plan to take you to the beach with sand.
And you got the man.(rite in front of you girl)
You have me, right in front of you, ready to be yours.
When you move it to the left
When you dance or move your body to the left.
Move it to the right.You make me say
When you move your body to the right, it has an effect on me.
WOOAHH, WOOAHH, WOOAHH, WOOAHH
I'm so stunned or amazed by you, I can't express it in words.
Shake ya body.
Move or dance your body in a sexy way.
Shake it [x10]
Keep shaking it, repeatedly.
STOP.UH OH.KEEP GOING
Stop and then continue, don't stop altogether.
OHHH!
An exclamation of excitement or surprise.
Shawty why we sittin fo'
Why are we just sitting here, let's do something fun.
Now we can hit the door
Now we can leave this place.
Right into the maserati
Get into my fancy Maserati car.
I didn't know you was super fine
I didn't realize how attractive you were until now.
You got them super thighs
You have very strong or toned thighs.
I'm gonna need an SUV
I need a bigger car than my Maserati to accommodate someone as amazing as you.
Girl I got my city on lock.You messin with me you gonna end up at the top and it won't stop
I'm in charge here, and if you're with me, you'll be on top too, and it won't end.
Baby tell me what you want to see
Let me know what you want to experience or do.
Cause you ain't never met a dude as freaky as mee
You've never met a guy as wild or adventurous as me before.
Girl I see they hatin on ya.Just keep on skatin on them
People are trying to bring you down, but just ignore them and keep moving forward.
Nile alligators on your feet.
You have expensive shoes or footwear on.
Girl I got what you waitin' for
I have what you've been waiting for or looking for.
Girl I'm a take you home.And let you go crazy on me
I'll take you home and let you do whatever you'd like to me.
OHH! I came to have some fun.I'll be outside in the car when you done
I'm here to enjoy myself, and I'll be waiting outside in the car when you're finished.
Shake ya body
Keep moving or dancing your body.
Shake it [x10]
Shake it repeatedly.
Contributed by Ava H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bish Haimanot
on Yeah 3X
Great !!!!!!