In 2009, Brown pled guilty to felony assault of his then girlfriend, singer Rihanna. In addition to his solo commercial success, Brown has been featured on several successful singles such as ' No Air', a duet with singer Jordin Sparks. His second album Exclusive (2007) spawned his second Billboard Hot 100 number one ' Kiss Kiss'. With his first single ' Run It!' peaking atop the Billboard Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist since 1995 to have his debut single top the chart. Having signed with Jive Records in 2004, Brown released his self-titled debut studio album the following year, which became certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His lyrics develop predominantly over the themes of sex, lovesickness, regret, romantic love, fast life, desire, and the difficulty of managing emotions.īorn in Tappahannock, Virginia, he was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. His musical style has been defined as polyhedric, with his R&B being characterized by several influences from other genres, mainly hip hop and pop music. According to Billboard, Brown is one of the most influential and successful contemporary R&B singers of the early 21st century, with some considering him the ' King of R&B' alongside Usher and R.
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor.
