Chris Brown

 Chris Brown (or Christopher Maurice Brown) is a American rhythm and blues musician, songwriter and actor. Born May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock (Virginia, U.S.A). As a youngster was he uncovered a passion for music and dancing and at 15 years old the label he signed him to was Jive Records. In 2005, his self-titled debut album debuted. The chart-topping song "Run It!" helped Brown's sales rise steady. His dancing and vocal abilities earned him comparisons to Michael Jackson and Usher. In 2006, Brown was nominated for two Grammy Awards, including best new artist. Then in 2007 he further developed his entertainment career with roles in the dance drama film Stomp the Yard, the famous TV Melodrama The O.C., and the holiday comedy-drama film This Christmas. In late 2007 , he released his second album, Exclusive, which was lauded for showcasing Brown's growing maturity, while still appealing to his target teenagers. Exclusive featured collaborations like Kanye West and Lil Wayne, while the single "Kiss Kiss" featuring T-Pain landed the top spot on the Billboar