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Exclusive (album)
''Exclusive'' is the second studio album by American singer Chris Brown. It was released on November 6, 2007, by CBE and Jive Records. The record serves as Chris Brown's second studio release under his CBE record label, as well as with Jive. The record also serves as the follow-up to his multi-platinum selling debut album, ''Chris Brown (album), Chris Brown'' (2005). ''Exclusive'' is an Contemporary R&B, R&B record that also borrows from Pop music, pop, Hip hop music, hip-hop and electronic music, electronic music. Lyrically it revolves around Romance (love), romance. The album was commercially successful worldwide. It debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, selling 295,000 copies in the first week. The album was supported by five Single (music), singles, three of which—"Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown song), Kiss Kiss", "With You (Chris Brown song), With You" and "Forever (Chris Brown song), Forever"—achieved top-three positions on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Chris Brown
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. A Pop music, pop and hip-hop-influenced contemporary R&B, R&B musician who works in a variety of genres, he has been called the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of R&B" by some of his contemporaries. His lyrics often address emotional and hedonistic themes. His singing and dancing skills have often been compared favorably to those of Michael Jackson. In 2004, Brown signed with Jive Records. The following year, he released his Chris Brown (album), eponymous debut studio album, which went RIAA certification, triple platinum. Brown topped the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart with his debut single, "Run It!", making him the first male artist since 1995 to do so. His second album, ''Exclusive (album), Exclusive'' (2007), was commercially successful worldwide and spawned his second ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single, "Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown song), Kiss Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Polow Da Don
Jamal Fincher Jones (born October 15, 1977 or 1978), known professionally as Polow da Don, is an American record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career as a recording artist in the late 1990s, leaving college to pursue a career with the short-lived hip hop group Jim Crow. They signed with Epic Records in 1999 and released two albums—''Crow's Nest'' (1999) and ''Right Quick'' (2001)—before being dropped from the label. Although disappointed, Jones formed a Southern hip hop group with Bubba Sparxxx, Sean P, Pastor Troy, G Rock, and Timbaland; however, they split up without any releases.Hope, Clover (June 2007). "I'm Fresh". ''XXL'' magazine, p. 70. Jones began producing instrumentals in 2001. His first beat tape made its way to Interscope Records founder, Jimmy Iovine, and its contents were ultimately used for the singles " Runaway Love" by Ludacris, "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls, and "This Is the Life" by Tru-Life.Shepherd, Julianne (March/April 2008).Polo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown Song)
"Kiss Kiss" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring fellow American singer T-Pain. Written by the two and produced by the latter, the song was released worldwide as the second single from the former's second studio album '' Exclusive'' on September 10, 2007. It was later solicited to rhythm crossover radios in the United States on September 11, 2007. "Kiss Kiss" is an upbeat record that incorporates elements of R&B, hip-hop and dance music. The song's lyrics are about getting a woman's attention. "Kiss Kiss" topped the charts in New Zealand and the United States, becoming Brown's second number one single in both countries. It also peaked inside the top ten in Canada and Australia and later earned platinum certifications there. The single, however failed to garner similar success in the European territories, peaking outside the top twenty in Ireland and the United Kingdom and below the top fifty in Sweden and Switzerland. The music video for "Kiss Kiss" was directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Wall To Wall (song)
"Wall to Wall" is a song recorded by American singer Chris Brown for his second studio album, '' Exclusive'' (2007). It was written and produced by Sean Garrett and Walter "Great" Scott. Selected as the album's lead single, "Wall to Wall" was first released to urban rhythmic radios on May 29, 2007. The song received critical praise from contemporary music critics; many of them called the song a potential hit single and one of the album's best tracks. "Wall to Wall" failed to attain major chart success on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 79, but peaked inside the top thirty in Australia and New Zealand while also reaching the lower end of the charts in European countries. The music video for "Wall to Wall" was inspired by Michael Jackson's " Thriller" and the 1998 film ''Blade''. A remix of the song, featuring American rapper Jadakiss, was accompanied with another version of the music video. Background and composition "Wall to Wall" was written by Brown, Sean Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Graffiti (Chris Brown Album)
''Graffiti'' is the third studio album by American singer Chris Brown. It was released on December 8, 2009, by Jive Records. The album serves as a follow-up to his previous album '' Exclusive'' (2007). Recording sessions took place from 2008 to 2009, with several record producers, including Polow da Don, Swizz Beatz, the Runners and Brian Kennedy, among others. Primarily an R&B outing blended with synthpop and rock, ''Graffiti'' incorporates elements of hip hop, goth rock and Eurodisco, with its production showing a heavy usage of synthesizers. With this album, Brown sought to expand his musical boundaries beyond the genres of his earlier works. Its lyrical content has been characterized as multifaceted, exploring themes that range from remorse and regret to desire, affection, and the hedonistic allure of a playboy lifestyle. The album debuted at number seven on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 102,000 copies in its first week. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Chris Brown (album)
''Chris Brown'' is the debut studio album by American singer Chris Brown, released on November 29, 2005, through Jive Records. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Scott Storch, Cool & Dre, Oak Felder, Bryan-Michael Cox and The Underdogs (production team), the Underdogs among others. The album also features guest appearances by Juelz Santana, Lil Wayne, Bow Wow (rapper), Bow Wow, Jermaine Dupri and more. The album was recorded between February and May 2005, after Brown got discovered at the age of 13, subsequently signing with Jive Records two years later. ''Chris Brown'' is an Contemporary R&B, R&B album that focuses on teenage lovelife. Upon its release, the album received a generally positive Music journalism, critical reception, that highlighted Brown as a promising figure; however, some retrospective reviews have praised it even more for its role in ushering in a new generation of R&B artists, crediting ''Chris Brown'' as a defining release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Eric Hudson
Eric Lee Hudson (born October 15, 1986) is an American record producer. He has won three Grammy Awards, and contributed to sales of over 60 million units in the United States. He is perhaps best known for his co-production on Kanye West's 2007 single " Flashing Lights", which peaked within the top 30 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Early life and career His father, Curtis, is a music producer and songwriter best known for having co-written Madonna's 1983 song "Holiday". His mother, Phyllis Bivins-Hudson, is an educator for Rutgers University. Eric attended Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, and graduated in 2004. He is a multi-instrumentalist (including piano, drums, bass, guitar, and organ), and honed much of his early music development playing in church and conducting his own jazz band, the Jazz Funk Project. His early introduction into the industry began by working alongside hip hop producers Buckwild and DJ Kay Gee of Naughty by Nature. Hudson was an instrument ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Oak Felder
Warren "Oak" Felder (born November 9, 1980)Dale KawashimaSongwriter Universe, September 7, 2017. is a Turkish songwriter and record producer based in Atlanta and Los Angeles. He is known for his work as part of the production duo Pop & Oak, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2015. Early life Felder was born in Istanbul and grew up there.DeVon Hyman"Pop and Oak – Get Familiar With the Production Duo,"''Parle'', April 29, 2012. After studying network technologies and artificial intelligence at Istanbul Technical University in Istanbul, he moved to the United States in 2001 to attend Georgia Tech in Atlanta. His nickname comes from his Turkish name, Okay. Career While a student at Georgia Tech, Felder recorded a demo with the singer/songwriter Sterling Simms, which led to a meeting with L.A. Reid and resulted in Felder writing and producing a track on a Mariah Carey album in 2005. Around 2009, Felder became production partners with Pop Wansel as the production duo Pop & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Harvey Mason Jr
Harvey Jay Mason Jr. (born June 3, 1968) is an American record producer, songwriter and film producer who has been chief executive officer (CEO) of the Recording Academy and MusiCares since 2021. From both his solo work and as part of the production duo the Underdogs, he has been credited on releases for artists including Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande. Early life Mason was born on June 3, 1968, in Boston, Massachusetts to Harvey Mason Sr., a jazz drummer and Sally Mason, both of whom attended Boston's Berklee College of Music. As a child, Harvey moved with his family to Los Angeles and followed his father to many recording sessions with such greats as Quincy Jones, the Brothers Johnson and Herbie Hancock. Mason Jr. penned his first song at the age of eight for Grover Washington Jr. titled "Love Makes It Better". After attending the University of Arizona on a basketball scholarship from 1986 to 1990 and playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Brian Kennedy (record Producer)
Brian Kennedy Seals (born August 8, 1983) is an American record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Kansas City, Missouri. He has been credited on hit singles such as " Disturbia" by Rihanna, "Forever" by Chris Brown, and "Mr. Know It All" by Kelly Clarkson, as well as hit R&B singles including " If This Isn't Love" by Jennifer Hudson, "What It Is (Block Boy)" by Doechii, and " No Time for It" by Fantasia Barrino. Career Music industry beginnings Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Seals was a classically trained piano prodigy, and became an accomplished pianist by the age of 8, writing his own songs and performing in the Kansas City Boys' Choir. He would create jazz, contemporary, and Christmas albums from his compositions. Seals relocated to Los Angeles in 2004 at the age of 20, beginning as a session player for Diane Warren, the Underdogs, and Babyface. He would eventually catch his big break in 2006, when he produced and co-wrote “My Love” on Ciara’s sopho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bigg D
Derrick Baker, professionally known as Bigg D, is an American producer from Miami, Florida.Pajot, S (2010)Bigg D: The Next Music Mogul, ''Miami New Times'', November 25, 2010, retrieved June 5, 2011. Biography Born in Miami, Baker grew up in Carol City, his father a professional musician, and his mother a church pianist. He learned guitar and toured with BeBe & CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar in the 1980s.Handelsman, Jason (2007)Bigg Pimpin': Local producer Bigg D's rise to the top of the charts, ''Miami New Times'', December 13, 2007, retrieved June 5, 2011. He had always wanted to work as a producer, and began producing rap artists such as G-Shorties. He went on to produce for artists such as The Rich Collective, Pitbull, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, and Jamie Foxx.Jones, SteveAlbum, film round out Jay-Z's 'Gangster' story, ''USA Today'', retrieved June 5, 2011. In 2006 he won the award for 'Songwriter of the Year' with Mariah Carey at the 2006 BMI Urban Music A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rob Knox (producer-songwriter)
Robin Tadross (born August 8, 1980), professionally known as Rob Knox, is an American Grammy nominated record producer and songwriter. He is best known for working with artists including Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne, T.I., Rihanna, Britney Spears and Chris Brown. Knox has produced singles including " Dead and Gone" by T.I. and Justin Timberlake and "Love Sex Magic" by Ciara Ciara Princess Wilson ( ; Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, ''Goodies ... and Justin Timberlake. Credits Singles Cites https://www.vevo.com/watch/nuvotv/DJ-Skee-deconstructs-Dead-and-Gone-with-Rob-Knox-(The-Collective-Powered-by-VEVO)/TIVEV1413564 http://www.grammyintheschools.com/features/real-rob-knox http://ca.complex.com/music/2013/03/the-25-best-justin-timberlake-songs/justin-timberlake-dead-gone http://popcrush.com/ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
