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.
What Would You Do
Chris Brown Lyrics
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I need some answers, answers from you, oh
What do you do fighting for your life
And no one's on your side, yeah, baby
I can't stand to lose you, see you're in too deep
And know nowhere to hide
What do you do?
Na-na-na-na-na
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
But what do you do? Do, oh yeah
What do you do?
I can see you, no disguise
You got that look up in your eye
You got that look up in your eye
It's a lining of disguise
You got that look up in your eye
You got that look up in your eye
So tell me, baby
What do you do fighting for your life
And no one's on your side, oh
I can't stand to lose you, see you're in too deep
And know nowhere to hide
I got a question
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
Na-na-na-na-na
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
Yeah-yeah
But what do you do? Do, oh yeah
What do you do?
It's a lining of disguise
You got that look up in your eye
You got that look up in your eye
It's a lining of disguise
You got that look up in your eye
You got that look up in your eye
What do you do fighting for your life
And no one's on your side
I can't stand to lose you, see you're in too deep
And know nowhere to hide
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
Na-na-na-na-na
What do you do?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
Yeah-yeah
But what do you do? Do, oh yeah
What do you do?
The lyrics of Chris Brown's song "What Would You Do" explore the theme of adversity and the need to make difficult choices in the face of hardship. The song starts with a series of questions, addressing someone who is fighting for their life with no one to support them. The singer expresses their unwillingness to lose this person and acknowledges that they are in a deep and seemingly inescapable situation.
The chorus poses the central question: "What do you do?" It suggests taking a chance and making a decision on one's own, despite the odds. The repetition of the question emphasizes the urgency and importance of taking action. The subsequent lyrics highlight the observer's ability to see through any disguise or pretense, implying a deep understanding of the difficulties faced by the person in question.
The song emphasizes the need to confront challenges head-on and make decisions independently, even when it appears that no one is on your side. It touches upon themes of resilience, determination, and the courage to face adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I got some questions, questions for you
I have inquiries and uncertainties that I would like to address with you
I need some answers, answers from you, oh
I require responses and explanations specifically from you
What do you do fighting for your life
What actions do you take when you are struggling and fighting to survive
And no one's on your side, yeah, baby
When nobody supports or stands with you during this difficult time
I can't stand to lose you, see you're in too deep
The thought of losing you is unbearable, considering you are heavily involved in this situation
And know nowhere to hide
However, you have no place to seek refuge or conceal yourself
What do you do?
So, what are your actions or decisions? How do you respond?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
Consider taking calculated risks and relying solely on yourself
Na-na-na-na-na
Vocalization without specific meaning
I can see you, no disguise
I can perceive you without any attempt to conceal your true intentions or emotions
You got that look up in your eye
There is a distinct expression or demeanor reflected in your gaze
It's a lining of disguise
Nevertheless, it is a superficial layer of pretense or deception
So tell me, baby
Therefore, please enlighten me, my dear
I got a question
I have a single inquiry
It's a lining of disguise
However, it remains a surface-level cover-up or façade
You got that look up in your eye
Your eyes still exhibit that particular expression or countenance
What do you do fighting for your life
How do you react or behave when you are desperately battling to survive
And no one's on your side, oh
And when you find yourself without the support or assistance of anyone
I can't stand to lose you, see you're in too deep
The thought of losing you is unbearable, as you have become deeply entangled in this situation
And know nowhere to hide
Yet, you still have no place to seek sanctuary or concealment
What do you do?
So, what choices or actions do you make?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
Perhaps, consider seizing an opportunity and venturing on your own
Yeah-yeah
Expression of agreement or affirmation
It's a lining of disguise
However, it remains a surface-level cover-up or façade
You got that look up in your eye
Your eyes still exhibit that particular expression or countenance
What do you do fighting for your life
How do you react or behave when you are desperately battling to survive
And no one's on your side
And when you find yourself without the support or assistance of anyone
I can't stand to lose you, see you're in too deep
The thought of losing you is unbearable, as you have become deeply entangled in this situation
And know nowhere to hide
Yet, you still have no place to seek sanctuary or concealment
What do you do?
So, what choices or actions do you make?
Take a chance, chance, chance on your own
Perhaps, consider seizing an opportunity and venturing on your own
Yeah-yeah
Expression of agreement or affirmation
But what do you do? Do, oh yeah
However, what decisions or actions do you take? What is your course of action?
What do you do?
So, what choices or actions do you make?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Ward, Floyd Bentley, Christopher Brown, Kurtis Mckenzie, Jonathan Mills, Arin B Ray
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@myeshawilliams1098
Chris brown is human..why tf people think he can't mistakes or have a damn social life because he is famous? Haters know that Chris Brown be putting in work and is the greatest entertainer .
Tbh I don't even know what I would do without Chris Brown's music.
i have to listen to at less one of his song a day 😍😍😍 ❤️💕❤️💕
love him😍😍😍 ❤️💕❤️
Thank you King Chris Brown for making timeless music like this one
in 2015! I was missing this type of vibe and you made it. And obviously i
gotta say, Chris never disappoints, every song he's on is amazing, he
knows how to make it hit, he always gives the right touch to every tune
he's on..he´s the king of this generation for me
@nb2055
"What do you do when your fighting for your life, and no ones on your side" that part got me OMG😭😭😭😭😭
@kiarajeane3403
Make me wanna cry too 😢
@crex348
Can relate
@HonestAbe5
6 Years later and this song still hits 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@kennyg7706
Listening to this in 2020! This song is forever relevant to me!
@tfsxghost7469
chris brown the type of nigga to be in standoff with police, gets jailed come out and drop fire music
@JayleneMariee7
Facts!! I was just saying that 💯
@gamingchill3138
Every got damn time.
@callmesooms
that's exactly what happened tho😐
@hh6119
his album will be fire af oml 🔥💯👌