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.
Trust Issues / Act In
Chris Brown Lyrics
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You've been on my case
You wish I was better at communication (ooh)
Lately, you've been telling me the truest statements
I find it hard to believe
That you love me and only me
I find it hard to see
I find it hard to see
It's gon' be hard for me to give you all of me (yeah, yeah)
You hold it down for me
You get this crown for me (whoa oh, yeah, yeah)
And I don't usually 'cause it's new to me
But I think I'm feelin' you, oh, but I
I got trust issues, trust issues, yeah
He can't love you like I love you
He can't fuck you like I fuck you
Whoever it is can't handle you (no)
Spendin' money ain't a thing, I do it, baby
On that Gucci purse and them shoes
You know I've been checking for you
I know you're ready for your glow up
And start to act like nobody know ya
Don't pick your phone up
It's gon' be too hard for me
It's gon' be hard for me (yes, it is)
To give you all of me (yeah, yeah)
You hold it down for me (hold it down)
You get this crown for me (whoa-oh yeah, yeah)
And I don't usually (no) 'cause it's new to me
But I think I'm feelin' you, oh, but I
I got trust issues (but I), trust issues, yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
Yeah, 'cause you ain't gotta act like you a good girl for me (yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that (yeah)
And you ain't gotta act like a good girl, you a little freak (yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that
Five in the morning, that's when we be zoned in
Fuckin' up the headboard
Girl, that's what it's there for
Tonight, you gon' act like you're my baby, but we know the truth
Tomorrow, you might be somewhere else, yeah, with your other boo (boo)
That's crazy (that's crazy)
You spend time with him but I'm your baby (your baby)
You know he ain't me (know he ain't me)
You tell me I'm on your mind daily
Either way (oh-oh)
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
I just want the truth (I), you won't hurt my feelings, no (won't hurt my)
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with (truth, truth)
Yeah, 'cause you ain't gotta act like you a good girl for me (yeah, no)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that (yeah)
And you ain't gotta act like a good girl, you a little freak (no, yeah)
No, you ain't gotta act like, you ain't gotta like that
Roll it, boo'd up (boo'd up)
This ain't new stuff
Poured a few cups
Go and move up
The way you light it, throw them twos up (ay, ay)
Need that girl to do somethin'
Five in the morning, that's when we be zoned in
Fuckin' up the headboard
Girl, that's what it's there for
Tonight, you gon' act like you're my baby, but we know the truth
Tomorrow, you might be somewhere else, yeah, with your other boo (boo)
Oh, I, I, I know, know
The track "Trust Issues / Act In" by Chris Brown is an R&B-pop track with a hint of hip-hop beats released in 2018. The song expresses the complexity of a troubled relationship. The lyrics seem to be about a couple struggling to communicate meaningfully. Chris Brown is pouring out his heart about his trust issues and struggling to give his all to his partner. He has been working late, and his partner has been on his case, wishing he could improve his communication skills. He finds it hard to believe that his partner loves only him. Chris Brown has trust issues and finds it hard to give all of himself to his partner. The song also suggests that the partner could be involved with somebody else, referred to as "other boo."
The lyrics of "Trust Issues / Act In" is the depiction of a complicated relationship between two people who are struggling to communicate effectively. Although they both want to believe in each other, it's becoming challenging due to a lack of trust. Despite Chris Brown's emotional turmoil, he tries to find intimacies with his partner, and the lyrics express his efforts towards' making a difference. He wants his partner to be honest with him, and above all, he wants his partner to remain loyal to him. The song displays a moment of vulnerability and the fear of being replaced.
In summation, the song "Trust Issues / Act In" talks about the complications that come with being in a relationship. The lyrics emphasize the need for trust and the importance of effective communication in a relationship. Chris Brown tries to balance between trusting his partner and keeping his guard up. The song's lyrics suggest that there is an emotional disconnect between the couple that needs to be addressed to make the relationship healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been working late
I have been staying back at work lately.
You've been on my case
You've been criticizing me or nagging me lately.
You wish I was better at communication (ooh)
You are hoping that I improve my communication skills.
Lately, you've been telling me the truest statements
Of late, you have been telling me the most honest statements.
I find it hard to believe
It's difficult for me to believe.
That you love me and only me
That you truly love me and no one else.
I find it hard to see
It's challenging for me to realize or understand.
It's gon' be hard for me to give you all of me (yeah, yeah)
It'll be difficult for me to give you all of myself wholeheartedly.
You hold it down for me
You support me and keep things going for me.
You get this crown for me (whoa oh, yeah, yeah)
You're the one deserving of respect and admiration.
And I don't usually 'cause it's new to me
This is not something I typically do because it's unfamiliar to me.
But I think I'm feelin' you, oh, but I
I believe I am beginning to develop feelings for you, however,
I got trust issues, trust issues, yeah
I have difficulties trusting others and this causes issues in my relationships.
He can't love you like I love you
No one else can love you the way I do.
He can't fuck you like I fuck you
No one else can pleasure you the way I do.
Whoever it is can't handle you (no)
That other person is not capable of handling you or your qualities.
Spendin' money ain't a thing, I do it, baby
I don't mind spending money, and I will do it for you.
On that Gucci purse and them shoes
I'll even buy you expensive things like Gucci purses and shoes.
You know I've been checking for you
I've been keeping tabs on you.
I know you're ready for your glow up
I am aware that you want to better yourself or your situation.
And start to act like nobody know ya
You want to act like no one knows you.
Don't pick your phone up
Don't answer your phone.
To give you all of me (yeah, yeah)
To give you all of myself.
But we know the truth
We both know the reality of the situation.
Either way (oh-oh)
Regardless of which direction things go,
I just want the truth, you won't hurt my feelings, no
I simply want honesty from you, without it causing me pain.
Just tell me the truth, I'm not the only one you dealin' with
Let me know if I'm not the only person you're involved with.
'Cause you ain't gotta act like you a good girl for me (yeah)
You don't need to pretend to be a perfect girl for me.
And you ain't gotta act like a good girl, you a little freak (yeah)
You don't need to pretend to be something you're not; I accept you for who you really are.
Roll it, boo'd up (boo'd up)
Smoke a joint, snuggle up to each other.
This ain't new stuff
This isn't anything new, it's familiar.
Poured a few cups
Poured a few drinks.
Go and move up
Let's get closer to each other.
The way you light it, throw them twos up (ay, ay)
The way you light the joint is cool, hip, or impressive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dominic Wynn Woods, Derrick Carrington Gray, Omari Akinlolu, Kevin Cossom, James Foy III, Clint Ford, Marco Mavy, Austin Owens, Christopher Brown
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Don't care what nobody say. This man will always be my favorite over all artist.
Tomas Gjini
@Princess Muriam I’m
OG Gene
Goat
Vivian Bonton
Ik
RahX2
Deadass you listen to other who’s creative in their own ways but Chris brown gives you passion and talent no funny shit as in he born for this and not from a fan point of view his music speaks volume ppl don’t get it they just hear is voice instead of the gift and Recognize the song feeling and what he saying while singing and ruthless emotion not to break it down
Miki Hagos
#Teambreezy💜💜
carl Young
This is Grammy worthy. The first song he explained it's not about her he has trust issues. In the second song he tell you why. Two different songs but but they match up very well. People need to give this boy his credit he talented as hell man
Tidope Santos
They are robbing this man !
Victoria Martin
Yesssss
QueenOfDaA!!!👑
Periodt, I love when he does switch ups like this