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.
U Did It
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Beyond imagination
The furthest thing from Earth
Astronaut!
Say she coming over late night with some bad bitches
Told her, "Baby have your whole team ready"
I done got so high on the Miley Cyrus
This the new vivy and millennium, wavy
We don't talk as much as we used to, lately
Send a text through forever, my lady
You done kept it true from the day that you met me
I don't want to get you to ruin your new relations
Showin' tough love, baby, how the streets made me
Bye bye, baby, goin' bye bye
Had her on the sidelines, now she goin' bye bye
Used to come through, hit it, pull off like a drive-by
Then she got that pool on her so I know her new guy
Nigga had to tie the knot, know that nigga tied the knot
I just had her put up in a penthouse like a jackpot
Same young niggas servin' junkies out the crack spot
Take some well known pussy, eat it 'til she pass out
Take the stripper, smoke some Keisha with her, then crash out
Still a doughboy so I'm walkin' with the bands out
Take the Dom Pérignon, told 'em gon' carry on
Keep the shit a trillion
And I wanna take the time to get to know you like I should've did my last one
For my new one, for my new one, for my new jump, baby gon'
Bye bye, baby, goin' bye bye
Had her on the sidelines, now she goin' bye bye
Used to come through, hit it, pull off like a drive-by
Then she got that pool on her so I know her new guy
Nigga had to tie the knot, know that nigga tied the knot
I just had her put up in a penthouse like a jackpot
Same young niggas servin' junkies out the crack spot
Take some well known pussy, eat it 'til she pass out
Take the stripper, smoke some Keisha with her, then crash out
You did it, you made me a better person
You did it, you did it
You made me a better person
You did it, you did it, you did it
Shawty comin' over late night with some bad bitches
Told baby, "Have the whole team ready"
Balled so hard last night
Baby called back, say she wanna have another replay
You enjoyed the moment that you should've spit your game
On the thing, man I should've, started hangin' 'round the gang
She the truest
Put her hands out and bomb, she the truest
Make me pull up with the funds, I'll do it
Support you once, and again I'll do it
You want that brand new Benz, I'll do it
You ain't ever got the time, what you doin'?
You ain't ever did complain when we do it
Now you actin' real strange when we do it
Want your girls on girls when we did it
You ain't ever put the world in our business
You see me, fall in love, I'm the realest
You see me give the game to you, had to read about it on the blogs
Accepted me like a jail call, baby gon'
Baby, goin' bye bye
Had her on the sidelines, now she goin' bye bye
Used to come through, hit it, pull off like a drive-by
Then she got that pool on her so I know her new guy
Nigga had to tie the knot, know that nigga tied the knot
I just had her put up in a penthouse like a jackpot
Same young niggas servin' junkies out the crack spot
Take some well known pussy, eat it 'til she pass out
Take the stripper, smoke some Keisha with her, then crash out
You did it
You made me a better person
You did it, you did it
You made me a better person
You did it, you did it, you did it
The lyrics to Chris Brown Future's song "U Did It" are about a woman who has left the singer and is moving on with her life. He reminisces on their past relationship, including nights spent together with her friends and getting high on drugs. He also mentions the woman's new partner, who he believes she moved on to and married. The singer acknowledges that the woman made him a better person and expresses regret for not treating her better when they were together.
The song opens with the lines "The Wizard, Beyond imagination, The furthest thing from Earth, Astronaut!", which seem to be setting the tone for the song as a retrospective view of a past relationship, something that is beyond imagination and hard to come to terms with. The reference to the astronaut could represent the distance the singer feels between himself and the woman, emphasizing the fact that she has moved on.
The lyrics paint a picture of the singer's realization that he missed out on something great with the woman in his past. He acknowledges the fact that she made him a better person and expresses regret for not treating her better when they were together. The repetition of the line "You did it, you made me a better person" reinforces the idea that the woman had a positive impact on his life, but that he was unable to recognize it at the time.
The overall message of the song is a bittersweet one. While the singer is able to see the value in his past relationship and the woman who was a part of it, he is also coming to terms with the fact that it is over and that she has moved on with her life. The line "Baby, goin' bye bye" serves as a reminder that time keeps moving forward and that we must learn to let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
The Wizard
Chris Brown and Future are like wizards when it comes to making music because their creativity is beyond imagination and they produce something that is out of this world.
Beyond imagination
Their music is something that cannot be dreamed of or imagined by anyone else since they are creative beyond compare.
The furthest thing from Earth
Their music takes you to another planet or dimension that is far from Earth, and that is how different and unique their compositions are.
Astronaut!
The line metaphorically signifies that Chris Brown and Future are like astronauts themselves as they take you on a different journey that is far from this world.
Say she coming over late night with some bad bitches
The lyrics portray a lover coming over with her group of female friends during the wee hours of the night, indicating that it is going to be a wild and crazy night.
Told her, "Baby have your whole team ready"
Chris Brown instructs his girl to have all her friends ready for a wild night, indicating that he is down for anything that may happen.
I done got so high on the Miley Cyrus
Chris Brown describes getting so high on drugs that he is on the same level as Miley Cyrus, who is known to promote a wild and carefree lifestyle.
I just need some codeine just to relax
Chris Brown needs to take some medication to calm down after getting high on drugs and having a wild night.
This the new vivy and millennium, wavy
Chris Brown and Future want to represent the new generation and create a new sound that is wavy and different from the previous generation's music.
We don't talk as much as we used to, lately
Their relationship with their lover has changed, and they don't communicate as much as they used to in the past.
Send a text through forever, my lady
Chris Brown sends a text message to his lover, indicating that he wants to be with her forever and she is the one for him.
You done kept it true from the day that you met me
Chris Brown appreciates his lover because she has been truthful to him from the first day they met, and he can always rely on her.
I don't want to get you to ruin your new relations
Chris Brown doesn't want to ruin his lover's new relationships by being selfish, and he is willing to let her be with whoever makes her happy.
Showin' tough love, baby, how the streets made me
Chris Brown is trying to show his love for his girl but in a tough and rough manner, signifying the influence of his upbringing in the streets.
Bye bye, baby, goin' bye bye
Chris Brown's lover is leaving, and he is saying goodbye to her, signifying that their relationship is over.
Had her on the sidelines, now she goin' bye bye
Chris Brown's lover used to wait for him, but now she is leaving him, signifying that she is moving on or has found someone else.
Used to come through, hit it, pull off like a drive-by
Chris Brown used to come over, have sex with his girl, and leave quickly, like a drive-by shooting.
Then she got that pool on her so I know her new guy
Chris Brown knows his girl has moved on because he can see that she has a new guy who's taking care of her and providing for her, symbolized by the pool on her property.
Nigga had to tie the knot, know that nigga tied the knot
Chris Brown's girl's new man has gotten married, indicating that their relationship is now more serious and permanent.
I just had her put up in a penthouse like a jackpot
Despite losing his girl, Chris Brown still feels like a winner because he managed to provide her with luxury and put her in a penthouse, which she enjoyed.
Same young niggas servin' junkies out the crack spot
Chris Brown sees the same young guys dealing drugs to addicts from a notorious location, signifying the dangerous and illegal activities that still occur in his old neighborhood.
Take some well known pussy, eat it 'til she pass out
Chris Brown is talking about eating a female's genitalia until she experiences orgasm or is physically exhausted.
Take the stripper, smoke some Keisha with her, then crash out
Chris Brown is talking about smoking weed with a stripper named Keisha and then falling asleep or passing out with her after a night of partying.
Still a doughboy so I'm walkin' with the bands out
Chris Brown is still connected to his old ways, and so he is carrying a lot of cash with him as he walks around town.
Take the Dom Pérignon, told 'em gon' carry on
Chris Brown is drinking Dom Pérignon, a luxurious champagne, and telling his friends to keep having fun and partying.
Keep the shit a trillion
Chris Brown wants everything to be genuine and authentic, and he values honesty and straightforwardness in his relationships and life.
And I wanna take the time to get to know you like I should've did my last one
Chris Brown regrets not getting to know his previous lover better and is now willing to take the time to get to know his new lover more deeply.
For my new one, for my new one, for my new jump, baby gon'
Chris Brown is saying goodbye to his old relationship and getting ready for his new jump, symbolizing that he is moving on and starting fresh.
You did it, you made me a better person
Despite their relationship ending, Chris Brown acknowledges that his lover made him a better man and taught him valuable lessons.
Shawty comin' over late night with some bad bitches
In the final repetition of the chorus, Future is stating that his new girl is coming over with her friends, indicating that they are going to party hard.
Told baby, "Have the whole team ready"
Future tells his girl to have her friends ready to party hard, indicating that he and his group will be ready to take on anything that comes their way.
Balled so hard last night
Future is saying that he had a wild night of partying, dancing, or maybe even playing basketball.
Baby called back, say she wanna have another replay
Future's lover called him back, asking for another night of wild partying and fun, signifying that she is enjoying their relationship and time together.
You enjoyed the moment that you should've spit your game
Future's lover enjoyed their time together but feels like he could have done more to impress her and win her heart.
On the thing, man I should've, started hangin' 'round the gang
Future regrets not spending more time with his friends and being more social, thinking that it would have made him more attractive to his lover.
She the truest
Future believes that his girl is the most genuine and honest person he has ever met.
Put her hands out and bomb, she the truest
Future's girl shows her true colors and demonstrates her loyalty by supporting him and giving him unconditional love and affection.
Make me pull up with the funds, I'll do it
Future is willing to do anything, including providing financial support to his girl, to make her happy and show his love for her.
Support you once, and again I'll do it
Future will always support his girl and show her love, even if it means doing it multiple times or for a long period of time.
You want that brand new Benz, I'll do it
Future's girl wants a new luxury car, and he is willing to purchase it for her to show his love and appreciation for her.
You ain't ever got the time, what you doin'?
Future is questioning his girl's priorities and lack of time for their relationship, asking her what she is doing instead of spending time with him.
You ain't ever did complain when we do it
Despite their busy lives and schedules, Future's girl never complains about spending time with him and always enjoys their time together.
Now you actin' real strange when we do it
Future's girl is acting strange or distant now when they spend time together, indicating that something has changed in their relationship.
Want your girls on girls when we did it
Future's girl wants to bring other girls into the bedroom when they are intimate, signifying that she enjoys experimenting and exploring different aspects of their relationship.
You ain't ever put the world in our business
Future appreciates that his girl keeps their relationship private and doesn't share their personal details with anyone else, signifying that he values their privacy and trust.
You see me, fall in love, I'm the realest
Future declares that he is genuine and honest when it comes to his feelings for his girl and that he has truly fallen in love with her.
You see me give the game to you, had to read about it on the blogs
Future is telling his girl that he teaches her about life and love instead of learning it from the media or other outlets, signifying that he values their one-on-one interaction and relationship.
Accepted me like a jail call, baby gon'
Future's girl accepted him for who he is, and he is grateful for her love and dedication, symbolizing that he is moving on with positivity and appreciation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Maurice Brown
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M. Atairu
this song has me smiling not stop. Its very masculine and very clear, regarding the dynamics between a male + female relationship.
its difficult to make songs like this in 2016 - its take a lot of pain, experience,passion, hope and despair. You dont just record songs like this - you tell the story over the microphone.
Kudos to C.Brown, Future and the producers on this track , this truly reminds of us of "who makes us a better person and WHY"
I'm enjoying this ;)
P/S - do u hear "tru luv" in the background !!!
Christina Garcia
I can never get enough of this song! Its perfect just vibing when driving 👌😍❤
Marcus J
i know i love this song
Christina Garcia
+Marcus Jefferson Its so chill huh 😍😏
Nasia Tatum
you still enjoy it ? lol you didn't get tired of it yet
Christina Garcia
Haha I haven't! It's just one of those songs that you can listen to and it never gets old.
Mario
I agree :)
spirit
classic! chris brown's music will live forever!!!!
M. Atairu
this song has me smiling not stop. Its very masculine and very clear, regarding the dynamics between a male + female relationship.
its difficult to make songs like this in 2016 - its take a lot of pain, experience,passion, hope and despair. You dont just record songs like this - you tell the story over the microphone.
Kudos to C.Brown, Future and the producers on this track , this truly reminds of us of "who makes us a better person and WHY"
I'm enjoying this ;)
P/S - do u hear "tru luv" in the background !!!
Arionna Moss
"You did it. You did it. You made me a better person." ...Love it.
Eric Washington
U gorgeous ❤