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.
Sleep At Night
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Tellin' everybody who will listen
That I ain't shit
I ain't been shit
But that's your perspective (oh, yeah)
And we know perspective's subjective (oh, I)
I, I (I, I, I)
Don't blame you, baby
You showed me, baby
That's okay 'cause you're gonna do what you wanna do (do)
Play it how you wanna, move how you wanna move (move)
I ain't gon' stop ya, say what you wanna say (say)
That's okay, it's okay
I guess you gotta do whatever helps you sleep at night (oh)
Hope you're comfortable layin' your head down on your pride (pride)
Holdin' on to lonely ego with your bitter lies
But whatever helps you sleep at night, at night
Ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, no, no
Ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
For the record, I
You know I called you on your shit, why?
Bringin' tainted vibes
Somethin' is off with your inside
Bitter Betty doin' the most (oh-oh)
Need to call a holy ghost (ooh)
So you can find a healthy way to cope (oh, oh)
Oh-woah
We both out here livin' different lives
Why you still tryna be part of mine?
After seven months of no reply
Bound to make me show that other side
That's okay 'cause you're gonna do what you wanna do (do, oh)
Play it how you wanna, move how you wanna move (move)
I ain't gon' stop ya, say what you wanna say (say)
That's okay, it's okay
I guess you gotta do whatever helps you sleep at night (no, oh)
Hope you're comfortable layin' your head down on your pride (pride, oh)
Holdin' on to lonely ego with your bitter lies
But whatever helps you sleep at night, at night
Just go to sleep, baby (ooh)
What you gotta do is do
What's right for you and me, baby (ooh)
Oh no, no, no
Know you gotta be missin' me, baby
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh, oh
Whatever helps you sleep at night
I can help with that
Whatever you want, girl, I got you
The lyrics to Chris Brown's song "Sleep At Night" revolve around a dysfunctional relationship where the singer acknowledges their partner's negative perspective of them. The song highlights the subjective nature of perspective and the singer's acceptance of their partner's opinions about them. Despite the criticism and lies, the singer remains unfazed and allows their partner to do whatever they want.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's nonchalant attitude, stating that it is okay for their partner to act how they please. They encourage their partner to say whatever they want and do whatever they want, as it has no effect on them. The singer questions their partner's actions, suggesting that their partner's need to attack and spread lies about them is a reflection of their own insecurities.
In the second verse, the singer addresses their partner directly, asserting that they have confronted them in the past, calling them out on their behavior. They perceive a negative energy coming from their partner and imply that there may be something wrong within them. The singer also uses the term "Bitter Betty" to describe their partner's behavior, suggesting that their partner is consumed by negativity and should seek spiritual guidance for a healthier coping mechanism.
Throughout the song, the singer maintains their independence and refuses to be dragged into their partner's negative energy. They acknowledge that they and their partner are living separate lives and questions their constant attempts to remain a part of the singer's life. The singer reveals that their lack of response for seven months has only fueled their partner's bitterness, and they are reaching their breaking point.
In the end, the singer sends a message of detachment, stating that their partner can do whatever helps them sleep at night. They express a willingness to be there for their partner if needed, but also highlight the need for personal growth and finding what is right for both of them.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you've been
I am aware that you have been
Tellin' everybody who will listen
Sharing with anyone who will listen
That I ain't shit
That I am not good enough
I ain't been shit
I haven't been worth much
But that's your perspective (oh, yeah)
But that is how you see it
And we know perspective's subjective (oh, I)
And we understand that perspectives can vary
I, I (I, I, I)
I, I, I
Don't blame you, baby
I don't hold it against you, baby
You lie (lie)
You deceive
You showed me, baby
You made it clear to me
That's okay 'cause you're gonna do what you wanna do (do)
It's fine because you will do as you please
Play it how you wanna, move how you wanna move (move)
Act and behave however you desire
I ain't gon' stop ya, say what you wanna say (say)
I won't prevent you, express whatever you want to say
That's okay, it's okay
It's alright, it's fine
I guess you gotta do whatever helps you sleep at night (oh)
I suppose you need to do whatever brings you peace at night
Hope you're comfortable layin' your head down on your pride (pride)
I hope you find comfort in holding onto your pride
Holdin' on to lonely ego with your bitter lies
Clutching onto a lonely ego fueled by your resentful lies
But whatever helps you sleep at night, at night
But whatever brings you solace during the night
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, no, no
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, no, no
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
For the record, I
Just to clarify, I
You know I called you on your shit, why?
You know I confronted you about your behavior, why?
Brin'in' tainted vibes
Bringing negative energy
Somethin' is off with your inside
There is something wrong within you
Bitter Betty doin' the most (oh-oh)
Bitter Betty exaggerating and overreacting
Need to call a holy ghost (ooh)
Should seek spiritual guidance
So you can find a healthy way to cope (oh, oh)
To discover a healthier method of dealing with things
Oh-woah
Oh-woah
We both out here livin' different lives
We are both living separate lives
Why you still tryna be part of mine?
Why are you still trying to be involved in my life?
After seven months of no reply
After seven months without a response
Bound to make me show that other side
Bound to bring out a different side of me
Just go to sleep, baby (ooh)
Just go to sleep, baby
What you gotta do is do
Do what you need to do
What's right for you and me, baby (ooh)
Choose what is best for both of us, baby
Oh no, no, no
Oh no, no, no
Know you gotta be missin' me, baby
I know you must miss me, baby
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Whatever helps you sleep at night
Whatever brings you peace at night
I can help with that
I can assist with that
Whatever you want, girl, I got you
Whatever you desire, girl, I will provide for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Maurice Brown, Cooper Douglas Mcgill, Darius Coleman, Dylan Ismael Teixeira, Jamal Gaines, Joshua Christian Conerly, Larrance Levar Dopson, Loenard Eugene Lowman, Thomas Westly Lumpkins, Travis J. Sayles
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Barbiana
His voice, his falsetto, the beat...everything flows beautifully! This breezy album is a banger!🔥🔥🔥
Andrea Roberson
Real Grown Folks Music 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
kai🤞🏾
@Breezy Infinity ayeeee we hit it
Missy Colson
Yes this is my favorite song vocals on point
Lymyia Bell
We hit 1m!!
Ckret Ckret
Hell to the Yesssssss ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥
Benjamin Langa
Breezy album deserves a GRAMMY. No discussion. PERIODT!
Breezy Infinity
I hope he'll win. 🙏
2601selah
It's Grammy nominated!
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