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.
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Chris Brown Lyrics
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If you know, what I mean, don't be afraid, no
Lay your cards, front of me, if you're able
And you might (might), might get what you want tonight (oh)
I can't say that I, never dreamed of touchin' on you
Ain't that what wild dreams are made of? (ooh, oh yeah)
So many feelings involved
I wanna feel everything and I want you, whoa
And I want you, babe
Ooh, and I can't lie (yeah)
And I want you, babe
If we could, then we should just
Come together, babe
You and I, it's alright, it's perfect timing (oh, for it)
You've been waitin', and I'm anxious for you to dive in (me too, uh)
I'm doin' for you, what I wouldn't do for anybody
So you might (I might), might get what you want tonight
I won't say that I, never dreamed of touchin' on you (on you)
Ain't that what wild dreams are made of? Yeah
So many feelings involved
We can't pretend, don't take it off
I wanna feel everything, I want you, oh
And I want you, babe (want you, baby)
Ooh, and I can't lie (yeah)
And I want you, babe (woo)
If we could, then we should just
Come together, babe
We should (come)
Come together, baby (oh, please come)
Oh, so don't, don't make wait, wait
We on the same page, you know ain't nothin' in the way, babe
The way that I want you, you
And I want you, babe (want you, but don't tell, no)
Ooh, and I can't lie (ooh, no)
And I want you, babe (baby)
If we could (could), then we should (should) just
Come together, babe
Ooh
Come together, babe
Come, come, yeah
In Chris Brown's song "Come Together," he sings about a desire to be with someone and take things to the next level. With lyrics such as "Stay the night, fall in love, it's on the table" and "I wanna feel everything and I want you," it is clear that he wants an intimate encounter with the person he is singing to. Brown acknowledges that he has dreamed of being with this person, and that he wants to be with them now. He encourages the person to be open and honest about their feelings, stating "Lay your cards, front of me, if you're able."
Throughout the song, Brown emphasizes that he wants to "feel everything" and that there are "so many feelings involved." This suggests that he is looking for a deeper connection with the person he is singing to, not just a casual encounter. The repeated refrain of "I want you, babe" reinforces this idea.
Overall, "Come Together" is a passionate and sensual song about desire and connection. Brown's smooth vocals and seductive lyrics make for a compelling listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay the night, fall in love, it's on the table
Tonight there's a possibility for us to spend the night together and start a romantic relationship.
If you know, what I mean, don't be afraid, no
If you understand the implication of what I'm saying, don't hesitate or be scared.
Lay your cards, front of me, if you're able
Be honest with me and tell me what you want.
And you might (might), might get what you want tonight (oh)
If you're open and honest with me, we might both get what we want out of this relationship tonight.
I can't say that I, never dreamed of touchin' on you
I have thought about being intimate with you before.
Ain't that what wild dreams are made of? (Ooh, oh yeah)
That's just a normal fantasy that many people have.
So many feelings involved
There are strong emotions involved in this relationship.
We can't pretend, don't play it off
We can't ignore these feelings and pretend they don't exist.
I wanna feel everything and I want you, whoa
I want to experience every aspect of this relationship with you.
And I want you, babe
I am attracted to you and want you.
Ooh, and I can't lie (yeah)
I can't help but be honest about my attraction to you.
If we could, then we should just
Come together, babe
If we both want this, we should pursue this relationship.
You and I, it's alright, it's perfect timing (oh, for it)
We both feel ready for this relationship.
You've been waitin', and I'm anxious for you to dive in (me too, uh)
We've both been waiting for this moment and I want you to fully commit to this relationship.
I'm doin' for you, what I wouldn't do for anybody
I'm putting a lot of effort into making this relationship work because I care about you deeply.
So you might (I might), might get what you want tonight
If we continue to pursue this relationship, we may both get what we want.
I won't say that I, never dreamed of touchin' on you (on you)
I have imagined being intimate with you before.
Ain't that what wild dreams are made of? Yeah
Many people have wild fantasies about physical intimacy with others.
And I want you, babe (want you, baby)
Ooh, and I can't lie (yeah)
And I want you, babe (woo)
I am very attracted to you and want to be with you.
We should (come)
Come together, baby (oh, please come)
Let's pursue this relationship and come together.
Oh, so don't, don't make wait, wait
We on the same page, you know ain't nothin' in the way, babe
Don't hesitate, because we both want the same thing and nothing is stopping us from achieving it.
And I want you, babe (want you, but don't tell, no)
Ooh, and I can't lie (ooh, no)
And I want you, babe (baby)
I want you badly and can't contain my desire for you.
If we could (could), then we should (should) just
Come together, babe
If it's possible for us to be together, we should pursue this relationship.
Ooh
Come together, babe
Come, come, yeah
We should come together and start a relationship right now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Racquelle Anteola, Gabrielle Neshuneh Nowee, Carol McCormick, Christian Ward, Carl McCormick, Gabriella Wilson, Christopher Brown
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@NollyGreatMovies
March 2023, Still think this song is so perfect. Chris Brown X H.E.R outdid themselves on this song.
@kamaree1
They did indeed👍
@talijahcesaire4152
Fr they really did ❤👍🏽
@nettegee726
08/10/23 🤞🏾💜
@charleslemon8777
Best song on the album
@guillermoaguirre7243
This song is magical with the love topic
@keronsmalling4259
4 years later and I still have this song on repeat😌🔥
@lozylux4242
Saaaaaame
@sparkletutson656
Chris Brown will go down in history as one of the G.O.A.T.s, no doubt! He is a walking legend and should be given his flowers while he is here. #TeamBreezy
@breezyinfinity01
He's already the GOAT.