Chris Brown, contemporary R&B artist from Tappahannock, Virginia, USA
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About · Chris Brown

Born 1989 · Tappahannock, Virginia, USA · contemporary R&B, hip-hop · Jive Records

Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. A pop and hip-hop influenced R&B musician who works in a variety of genres, he has been called the "King of R&B" by some contemporaries. His lyrics often address emotional and hedonistic themes. In 2004, Brown signed with Jive Records. The following year, he released his first album, Chris Brown, which reached double Platinum certification by the end of 2006. Brown topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his debut single, "Run It!", making him the first male artist since 1995 to do so. His second… via Wikipedia

Awards: Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for “F.A.M.E.”; World Music Awards; American Music Award for Artist of the Year; Diamond Play Button; Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for “11:11”

Discography

Chris Brown’s studio albums / EPs · 17

Influenced by

Artists who shaped Chris Brown’s sound

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