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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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Verse 1:]
Boom
Bam
I Know
You Wanna Give Me Some
Since Ya Boy Blown Up
Like A Bubble Gum
Best Believe

I'm Known
To Get Gutta With It
Ya Booty's A Bubble
I'm A Call You
My Bubblicious
Chick From Tha Gutta
I Ain't Stutta
I'm Gutta With It
So Come And Get It
Like You Wanted
To Get It Since
Yo, Excuse Me Miss
I'm A Keep It Bouncin'
Like Six, Fo
Rollin' Through Yo Hood

[Chorus:]
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiidin
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiidin
Need To Find 'Em
Need To Find One
She A Fly One
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiddinn
(I Need A Ridin Girl)
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiidinn
(I Need A Ridin Girl)

[Stick:]
Round Here
Shorty Got Tims
And Em Bangas
Black Bandana Wrapped
'Round Her Ankles
Round Here
Shawty Got Swagga
Plus She Got Attitude
I Ain't Mad At You
Round Here
So Baby Don't Stop That
From Her Mama She Probably Got Back
Round Here
From CA
To BK
From BK
To VA
From VA
To Harlem
Round Here

[Verse 2:]
Oh Damn
I Know You Gotta Feel Me Son
Cause I'm a Sit Round Here Like A Tommy Gun
It's Gonna Blast In Your Ear
I'm a Make You See
It's Me
Reppin For The Streets
And I Heard You Want It Baby
It's Nice Feelin Ya Ice Grillin Me Crazy
Shawty
In The Front Seat
Straight Trippin
Tryna Go For My Heat

[Chorus:]
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiidin
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiiddin
Need To Find 'Em
Need To Find One
She A Fly One
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiddinn
(I Need A Ridin Girl)
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiidinn
(I Need A Ridin Girl)

Round Here

[Stick:]
Round Here
Shorty Got Tims
And Em Bangas
Black Bandana Wrapped
'Round Her Ankles
Round Here
Shawty Got Swagga
Plus She Got Attitude
I Ain't Mad At You
Round Here
So Baby Don't Stop That
From Her Mama She Probably Got Back
Round Here
From CA
To BK
From BK
To VA
From VA
To Harlem
Round Here

[Chorus:]
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiddinn
(I Need A Ridin Girl)
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiidinn
(I Need A Ridin Girl)

[Stick:]
Round Here
Shorty Got Tims
And Em Bangas
Black Bandana Wrapped
'Round Her Ankles
Round Here
Shawty Got Swagga
Plus She Got Attitude
I Ain't Mad At You
Round Here
So Baby Don't Stop That
From Her Mama She Probably Got Back
Round Here
From CA
To BK
From BK
To VA
From VA
To Harlem
Round Here

[Chorus:]
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiddinn
(I Need A Ridin Girl)
Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiidinn
(I Need A Ridin Girl)

Round here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Brown's song, "Round Here" explore the rapper's desire for a "ridin girl." The first verse begins with a boastful intro, where Brown warns his female audience that he knows they want to give him some. He then references his celebrity status by comparing himself to bubble gum -- something that has popped off and become hugely popular. He goes on to say that his reputation is that of a "gutta" character, someone unafraid to get down and dirty. He even calls the object of his desire "bubblicious," framing their relationship in something sweet to chew on. Throughout the song, Brown's lyrics are explicit and sexual, with a repetitive chorus about needing a woman who can "ride" him.

The second verse is similarly transparent, with Brown telling his listeners that his relationship is short-term and purely about physical pleasure. He references a gun and violence, hinting at a dangerous persona that he cultivates to entice his partners. Brown also references the female's "swagga," which suggests that he is looking for a strong, independent woman who can handle being with him. The rest of the song is a repetition of these themes, with Brown repeating lines about Tims, bangas, swagga, and attitude. The song's message is clear: Brown is looking for a woman who can handle him, sexually and emotionally.

Line by Line Meaning

Boom
Getting straight to the point with enthusiasm.

Bam
Adding impact to the previous line.

I Know
Acknowledging that the listener is already aware of something.

You Wanna Give Me Some
Addressing the listener's intentions directly.

Since Ya Boy Blown Up
Noting the artist's recent success.

Like A Bubble Gum
Comparing the artist's popularity to bubble gum and its fleeting nature.

Best Believe
Asserting that what follows next is true.

I'm Known
Referring to the artist's reputation.

To Get Gutta With It
Being tough and aggressive is part of the artist's image.

Ya Booty's A Bubble
Praising the listener's physical qualities in a playful way.

I'm A Call You
Giving the listener a special nickname.

My Bubblicious
Continuing the playful compliment from the previous line.

Chick From Tha Gutta
Identifying the listener as someone from the artist's background.

I Ain't Stutta
Assuring the listener that the artist is not lying or joking.

I'm Gutta With It
Reiterating that being tough and aggressive is part of the artist's image.

So Come And Get It
Inviting the listener to take action.

Like You Wanted
Implying that the listener has been wanting this.

To Get It Since
Pointing out that the listener has had this desire for a while.

Yo, Excuse Me Miss
Addressing the listener directly and politely.

I'm A Keep It Bouncin'
Promising to maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm.

Like Six, Fo
Referring to a specific car model known for cruising around.

Rollin' Through Yo Hood
Describing the artist's antics as going through different neighborhoods.

Ruhh-Ruhh-Riiidin
The start of the chorus, making a sound effect to indicate driving around.

Need To Find 'Em
Expressing a desire to find certain individuals.

Need To Find One
Specifically referring to finding one person, likely a romantic interest.

She A Fly One
Complimenting the person the artist is looking for.

Round Here
Emphasizing that the song is about the area where the artist is from.

Shorty Got Tims
Describing the shoes the person is wearing.

And Em Bangas
Describing the person's style, which includes wearing boots with a heavy bottom.

Black Bandana Wrapped 'Round Her Ankles
Further describing the person's style choices, including wearing a bandana in a nontraditional way.

Shawty Got Swagga
Complimenting the person's overall attitude and demeanor.

Plus She Got Attitude
Continuing to describe the person's standout qualities.

I Ain't Mad At You
Acknowledging that the artist respects the person for who they are.

So Baby Don't Stop That
Encouraging the person to keep doing what they're doing.

From Her Mama She Probably Got Back
Commenting on the person's physical appearance, specifically their buttocks.

From CA To BK, From BK To VA, From VA To Harlem
Listing areas where the artist is known and has connections.

Oh Damn
Expressing shock or surprise.

I Know You Gotta Feel Me Son
Making a direct appeal to the listener and referring to them as 'son,' indicating a certain level of closeness or familiarity.

Cause I'm a Sit Round Here Like A Tommy Gun
Comparing the artist to a weapon, specifically a machine gun, to convey their power and influence.

It's Gonna Blast In Your Ear
Continuing the metaphor of the previous line and implying that the artist's music will have a big impact.

I'm a Make You See
Assuming that the listener is not yet fully aware of the artist's power and impact.

It's Me
Asserting their identity as the artist behind this music.

Reppin For The Streets
Claiming to represent and speak for the people in the neighborhoods the artist is associated with.

And I Heard You Want It Baby
Implying that the artist is aware of the listener's desires.

It's Nice Feelin Ya Ice Grillin Me Crazy
Describing the listener's reactions to the artist's strong demeanor and style as 'ice grillin,' meaning a cold or judging look.

Shawty In The Front Seat
Referencing the person the artist is looking for, who will be sitting next to the artist in the front seat of a car.

Straight Trippin
Describing the person as being intoxicated or under the influence of something.

Tryna Go For My Heat
Suggesting that the person is making a move for the artist's weapon, which they carry for protection.

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