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.
Umbrella
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm-
Champagne showers can't make flowers bloom
But the champagne keeps rainin'
Shootin' stars in the roof of the Wraith
Prayin' to the sky, I'm payin' for my mistakes
They saw me in the hearse like I would die young
From rags to a Wraith, the stars in they face
If I go riches to rags, I'll put my face in the mask
Just put that shit in the bag now
Instead it's poverty to fame
Another new artist, they probably the same, yeah
See a whole squad when you pass us
My only exercise is me runnin' out of glasses
I'll drink to that
Dreams to reality
By any means to your majesty
From misery to mimosa
I was poor and now I'll pour it up until it's over
Champagne showers can't make flowers bloom
But the champagne keeps rainin'
On my Rolls-Royce umbrella
Shootin' stars in the roof of the Wraith
Prayin' to the sky, I'm payin' for my mistakes
They saw me in the hearse like I would die young
From rags to a Wraith, the stars in they face
Went from poor kids on them porches
To movin' in Porsches
And it may seem like a daydream, yeah
If you knew what we knew
Then you'd respect that I came from a Buick Regal
I had to ride illegal
Pour up from the debts due to Jet Blue
To burnin' fumes on private jet fuel (oh)
Now they know my face, broad day (broad day)
Straight from a court case to courtside
Sittin' in a box to them box seats
You don't care what we've been through
Barely ate food
Now I'ma spend my days makin' millions, they can spend too
You mad I went from rags to a Wraith
Went from wishin' on the stars to the stars in they face
Champagne showers can't make flowers bloom (oh, oh, oh)
But the champagne keeps rainin' (rainin', ooh, yeah)
On my Rolls-Royce umbrella (oh, oh, oh)
Shootin' stars in the roof of the Wraith
Prayin' to the sky, I'm payin' for my mistakes (oh)
They saw me in the hearse like I would die young
From rags to a Wraith (Wraith), the stars in they face (yeah)
Twenty-five to life
Or dead by twenty-five
From Monte Carlo to Montego when we fly
From Ghost to a Lamb', we was speedin' in them cars
Rags to a Wraith, we was reachin' for the stars
Backstage passes, the champagne glasses
Don't you know that
Champagne showers can't make flowers bloom
But the champagne keeps rainin'
On my Rolls-Royce umbrella
Shootin' stars in the roof of the Wraith
Shootin' stars in the roof of the Wraith
They saw me in the hearse like I would die young
Prayin' to the sky, I'm payin' for my mistakes
Fallin'
Don't know where I'm fallin'
They saw me in the hearse like I would die young
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Don't know where I'm-
The song Umbrella by Chris Brown is an anthem about the journey from impoverished beginnings to a life of luxury and fame. The opening lines, "Fallin'/Don't know where I'm fallin'" are a reflection of starting from rock bottom and feeling uncertain about the way forward. The chorus, "Champagne showers can't make flowers bloom/But the champagne keeps rainin'/On my Rolls-Royce umbrella/Shootin' stars in the roof of the Wraith/Prayin' to the sky, I'm payin' for my mistakes/They saw me in the hearse like I would die young/From rags to a Wraith, the stars in they face" is a reflection of the wealth and opulence that have come with hard work and determination. The reference to a Rolls-Royce umbrella and shooting stars on the roof of a Wraith are symbolic of the luxurious lifestyle of the rich and famous.
As the song progresses, Chris Brown reflects on his journey from rags to riches "Went from poor kids on them porches/To movin' in Porsches/And it may seem like a daydream, yeah". He goes on to describe the perseverance and dedication that got him to where he is today, "By any means to your majesty/From misery to mimosa/I was poor and now I'll pour it up until it's over".
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. It acknowledges the struggles that come with starting from nothing but encourages listeners to always strive for more.
Line by Line Meaning
Fallin'
Feeling lost and uncertain about the future
Don't know where I'm fallin'
Lacking direction and guidance
Champagne showers can't make flowers bloom
Material possessions cannot create something beautiful
But the champagne keeps rainin'
Despite this, riches and fame continue to come
On my Rolls-Royce umbrella
Celebrity status and luxury possessions provide a sense of protection
Shootin' stars in the roof of the Wraith
Living a life of extravagance and grandeur
Prayin' to the sky, I'm payin' for my mistakes
Acknowledging past errors and seeking redemption
They saw me in the hearse like I would die young
Expectations of early death due to reckless behavior
From rags to a Wraith, the stars in they face
Going from poverty to wealth and gaining the attention and envy of others
If I go riches to rags, I'll put my face in the mask
Prepared to hide from the public eye in case of a downfall
Just put that shit in the bag now
Acknowledging the importance of financial security and being prepared for the worst
Instead it's poverty to fame
An unexpected rise to success from humble beginnings
Another new artist, they probably the same, yeah
The music industry is full of people seeking fame and fortune but few are unique
See a whole squad when you pass us
Chris Brown and his crew are always together and have each other's backs
My only exercise is me runnin' out of glasses
Preferring to drink champagne rather than work out or exercise
I'll drink to that
Celebrating the good life and success
Dreams to reality
Turning aspirations into achievements
By any means to your majesty
Working hard to reach a high level of success
From misery to mimosa
Going from a difficult or unpleasant situation to a more enjoyable one
I was poor and now I'll pour it up until it's over
Appreciating the journey from humble beginnings and enjoying the fruits of labor
Went from poor kids on them porches
Grew up in a low-income neighborhood
To movin' in Porsches
Now living a life of luxury and driving expensive cars
And it may seem like a daydream, yeah
Unbelievable to some that this is real life
If you knew what we knew
Experiencing things that others can't understand or comprehend
Then you'd respect that I came from a Buick Regal
Being proud of humble beginnings
I had to ride illegal
Had to resort to breaking the law to make ends meet
Pour up from the debts due to Jet Blue
Around the time Jet Blue became popular, Chris Brown was in debt and now has the money to fly private
To burnin' fumes on private jet fuel (oh)
Now able to afford private jets
Now they know my face, broad day (broad day)
Famous enough to be recognized in public
Straight from a court case to courtside
Going from legal trouble to sitting in coveted basketball seats
Sittin' in a box to them box seats
Upgraded from sitting in a box at sporting events to even better box seats
You don't care what we've been through
Haters and critics often overlook the struggles and hardships that come with fame and success
Barely ate food
Experienced poverty and struggled to make ends meet
Now I'ma spend my days makin' millions, they can spend too
Focused on success and making money rather than the opinions of others
You mad I went from rags to a Wraith
Jealousy towards the success and luxurious lifestyle
Went from wishin' on the stars to the stars in they face
Going from dreaming about a better life to actually living it
Twenty-five to life
Possibility of a long prison sentence
Or dead by twenty-five
Risk of dying young due to dangerous lifestyle
From Monte Carlo to Montego when we fly
Traveling to exotic and luxurious destinations
From Ghost to a Lamb', we was speedin' in them cars
Switching from driving a Rolls-Royce Ghost to a Lamborghini and driving them fast
Shootin' stars in the roof of the Wraith
Enjoying the fruits of labor and living lavishly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Brown, Joseph Matthew Petta, Joshua Tyler Huie, Lukas Patrick Payne, Sterling Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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No clouds in my stones
Let it rain, I hydroplane in the bank
Comin' down like Dow Jones
When the clouds come, we gone
We Roc-A-Fella
We fly higher than weather
In G5's or better
You know me (you know me)
In anticipation for precipitation stack chips for the rainy day
Jay, Rain Man is back
With Little Ms. Sunshine, Rihanna, where you at?
You have my heart
And we'll never be worlds apart
Maybe in magazines
But you'll still be my star
Baby, 'cause in the dark
You can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you I'll always share
Because
When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh-eh
These fancy things will never come in between
You're part of my entity, here for infinity
When the war has took its part
When the world has dealt its cards
If the hand is hard
Together we'll mend your heart
Because
When the sun shines, we shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh-eh
You can run into my arms
It's okay, don't be alarmed
Come into me (there's no distance in between our love)
So gon' and let the rain pour
I'll be all you need and more
Because
When the sun shines, we shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh-eh
It's raining, raining
Ooh, baby, it's raining, raining
Baby, come into me
Come into me
It's raining, raining
Ooh, baby, it's raining, raining
You can always come into me
Come into me
It's pouring rain
It's pouring rain
Come into me
Come into me
It's pouring rain
It's pouring rain, come into me
@Cuseball121
I feel bad for people that don’t know this version exists. It’s so good.
@jashardwallington
Jay z doesn't ppl to know
@hankhardon3517
Lol
@SpongeB00b_is_a_savage
I love them both they used to be my favorite couple but now they’re friends 🥹
@viciturner5979
10000% agree
@isaiahadams1208
I know same here
@yudermyblanco6805
I wish people knew this version!!! It is my favorite!!! Unfortunately, I can’t find it anywhere else but here. ❤❤❤😢
@lol9701
same here too. This is far better than the original version.
@xokyungmeiox7502
This will forever be my favorite version! I wish there was a video for this too. I see it in my head how I think it could go lol
@eliteboxing9504
I KNOW BUT JAY Z WOULD NEVER BE UPSTAGED AND HIM CHRIS HAD A PROBLEM OR 2