Home > Music > B > Brown, Chris > Biography

Pop-oriented R&B vocalist Chris Brown debuted with the Scott Storch-produced "Run It!" and became the first male solo artist to release a single that went straight to the top of the Billboard singles chart. Only 16 at the time, Brown came from a small town in Virginia called Tappahannock and, like a lot of kids born since the early '80s, was initially into his parents' favorites but eventually fell under the spell of hip-hop. Around the time he reached puberty, he discovered his singing voice. Within a couple years, he had a recording contract with Jive and was lined up with several production and songwriting heavyweights (Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Dre & Vidal, Sean Garrett, Storch) for his eponymous first album, an immediate Top Ten hit released in November of 2005. Exclusive, featuring the number one pop single "Kiss Kiss," followed in 2007. Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

Similar Artists: Mario Kuk Harrell Tiffany Evans Bobby Valentino Ray J More >>

Influenced By: Usher Tevin Campbell Michael Jackson New Edition More >>

Browse More Music:
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z