Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989), better known as Chris Brown, is an
American pop and R&B singer, dancer, and actor who released his Billboard Hot 100
number-one debut single "Run It!" in 2005, which was produced by Scott Storch and
featured Juelz Santana. His self-titled debut album spawned four successful top ten
and top twenty hits in the United States

Early life
 
Chris Brown was born and raised in the small town of Tappahannock, Virginia by
Clinton Brown and Joyce Hawkins, as one of two children. Brown was influenced by the
artists which his parents played on the home radio, such as Michael Jackson and Sam
Cooke. A dancer since the age of 2, Brown was not aware of his vocal talents until
the age of 11. Before becoming a vocalist, he was interested in becoming a rapper. By
13, 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.



Albums
2005: Chris Brown 
2007: Exclusive 

Singles
2005: "Run It!" (featuring Juelz Santana) 
2005: "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" 
2006: "Gimme That (Remix)" (featuring Lil Wayne) 
2006: "Say Goodbye" 
2006: "Poppin'" 
2007: "Wall to Wall" 
2007: "Kiss Kiss" (featuring T-Pain) 
2007: "WIth You" 

Featured Singles
2006: "Shortie Like Mine" (Bow Wow featuring Chris Brown & Johnta Austin) 
2007: "Umbrella (Cinderella Remix)" (Rihanna featuring Jay-Z & Chris Brown) 
2007: "Get Like Me" (David Banner featuring Yung Joc, Chris Brown & Jim Jones) 

Filmography
TV

2006: One on One 
2006: The O.C. 
2006: The Brandon T. Jackson Show 
2007: Sesame Street 
Film

2007: Stomp The Yard 
2007: This Christmas (film) 
2008: Phenom 

Videography
2005: "Run It!" (featuring Juelz Santana) 
2006: "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" 
2006: "Gimme That" (featuring Lil Wayne) 
2006: "Say Goodbye" 
2006: "Shortie Like Mine" (Bow Wow featuring Chris Brown) 
2007: "Wall To Wall" 
2007: "Kiss Kiss (featuring T-Pain) 
2007: "With You 




Awards and nominations

Year Award/Nomination 
2006 ::::: Soul Train Music Award Won for Best R&B/Soul New Artis 
2006 :::::NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding New Artist 
2006 :::::TRL Awards Won for Fake ID Award 
2006 :::::BET Awards Won for Best New Artist 
2006 :::::BET Awards nomination for Best Male R&B Artist 
2006 :::::BET Awards Won for Viewer's Choice: "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" 
2006 :::::Teen Choice Awards nomination for Choice Male Hottie 
2006 :::::Teen Choice Awards nomination for Choice R&B Artist 
2006 :::::Teen Choice Awards Won for Choice Music Breakout Artist (Male) 
2006 :::::MTV Video Music Awards nomination for Best New Artist - "Run It!" 
2006 :::::MTV Video Music Awards nomination for Best R&B Video - "Yo (Excuse Me
Miss)" 
2006 :::::MTV Video Music Awards nomination for Viewer's Choice - "Run It!" 
2006 :::::MOBO Awards nomination for Best R&B Artist (Male) 
2006 :::::World Music Awards nomination for World's Best R&B Artist 
2006 :::::American Music Awards nomination for Favorite Male Artist (R&B/Soul) 
2006 :::::Billboard Awards Won for Male Artist of the Year 
2006 :::::Billboard Awards Won for New Artist of the Year 
2006 :::::Billboard Awards Won for Artist of the Year 
2007 :::::Grammy Awards nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album - Chris Brown 
2007 :::::Grammy Awards nomination for Best New Artist 
2007 :::::NAACP Image Awards nomination for Outstanding Male Artist 
2007 :::::Soul Train Music Awards nomination for Best R&B/Soul Single - "Yo (Excuse
Me Miss)" 
2007 :::::Soul Train Music Awards nomination for Best R&B/Soul Album - Chris Brown 
2007 :::::Kid's Choice Awards nomination for Favorite Male Singer


MUSIC VIDEOS