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.
Trumpet Lights
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Know we getting ready to party
I'm a show you how
Yeah shit happens but tonight we don't care
I just wanna see you put your hands in the air and say
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Hey little mama all that ass in them pants
Black and Puerto Rican with a Spanish accent
Hands on the floor dancing like we sexing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the one you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Gonna be the
Come for me right now
Won't be no hard
Hear my voice
Hear my body cry
Got the key to my heart
But it won't waste no night
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the one you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the one you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Gonna be the
You wanna be bad tonight
Baby look at you
You gotta be bad enough
Oh yeah, mama, let me hear you say
I just wanna do some
Dirty little things to ya
I just wanna be your
Your lover
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm gonna be the, gonna be the
I'm gonna be the, gonna be the
I'm gonna be the, gonna be the
I'm gonna be the one
(Be my love)
I want you to be
Baby, baby
Baby, baby
Be my, be my, be my, be my
In "Trumpet Lights," Chris Brown and Sabrina Antionette are ready to party and celebrate as if they just arrived in town. Despite any issues or problems that may have occurred, they don't care and simply want to enjoy the moment. The lyrics suggest that the party-goers let loose and dance, with Brown giving a shoutout to any woman who shakes her hips and drops it low, regardless of her relationship status. He also invites a particular woman to let loose with him and be his lover for the night.
The repeated "Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh" sounds like the chant before entering into the climax of the night, as if they are all gearing up and hyping themselves up for a night of fun. Furthermore, Brown urges his lover to "be bad tonight" and "do some dirty little things to ya," indicating that he hopes to have a romantic and intimate connection with her during the party.
Overall, "Trumpet Lights" is a high-energy song that celebrates the excitement of partying and finding temporary love on the dance floor, letting go of any problems and relishing in the joy of the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to celebrate like I just touched down
Let's party and have a good time like it's a significant moment, even if it's not.
Know we getting ready to party
We are anticipating and preparing for a fun night.
I'm a show you how
I will demonstrate how to have a good time and enjoy ourselves.
Yeah shit happens but tonight we don't care
Despite past events, tonight we will not let anything get us down.
I just wanna see you put your hands in the air and say
I want to see you express your excitement and have a good time by raising your hands and shouting along.
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
A universal expression of joy and celebration.
Hey little mama all that ass in them pants
Hello there, you have an attractive figure in your pants.
Drop it like you're single even though you got a man
Dance freely and uninhibited, as if you're single, not concerned with the fact that you have a partner.
Black and Puerto Rican with a Spanish accent
Describing someone's ethnicity and cultural background, potentially as a means of complimenting their uniqueness and beauty.
Hands on the floor dancing like we sexing
We are dancing in a suggestive, sexual way.
Gonna be the, I'm gonna be the
Repeatedly affirming that I will step up and take charge of the situation.
Gonna be the one you
I will be the one to take care of you and make sure you have a good time.
Come for me right now
I am ready for you to approach me and join in the fun.
Won't be no hard
There won't be any issues or challenges that ruin our good time.
Hear my voice
Listen to what I have to say and follow my lead.
Hear my body cry
My body language and movements are communicating my excitement and desire for fun.
Got the key to my heart
You have gained my trust and I am willing to be vulnerable and open with you.
But it won't waste no night
Despite my openness and vulnerability, I won't waste any time getting the most out of this experience.
You wanna be bad tonight
You want to let loose and have a wild, crazy night.
Baby look at you
You appear attractive and desirable.
You gotta be bad enough
You need to have the courage and willingness to fully embrace the experience and let yourself go.
Oh yeah mama let me hear you say
I want to hear you express your excitement and enthusiasm for the night.
I just wanna do some
My desire is to engage in some intimate activities with you.
Dirty little things to ya
I want to engage in some naughty and intimate activities with you.
I just wanna be your
I want to have a romantic and intimate relationship with you.
Your lover
I want to be your partner and engage in loving and intimate activities together.
Be my love
I want to be the one you love and care for.
Baby baby
A term of endearment used to express affection and care.
Be my be my be my be my
Repeatedly asking for someone to be my partner and love interest.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamal F. Jones, Christopher Maurice Brown, Kesia Darnise-Cecilia Hollins, India Shawn Boodram, Jazmyn Michel Boodram, Gregory Gerard Curtis, Jerome Harmon
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