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). īorn in Tappahannock, Virginia, he was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. Being described by media outlets and critics as one of the biggest talents of his time in urban music, Brown gained a cult following, and wide comparisons to Michael Jackson for his stage presence as a singer-dancer. His lyrics develop predominantly over themes of sex, lovesickness, regret, romantic love, fast life, desire, and the difficulty of managing emotions. 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 R&B singers ever, with several considering him the ' King of R&B' alongside Usher and R. Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, actor and graffiti artist.

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