Top 10 Chris Brown Songs (2023)

"She's Not You" (2011)

"She Ain't You" is based on the instrumental beat ofby Michael JacksonHit single "Human Nature". The sampler gives the song a retro soul feel. It was released as the fourth single from the album.FAMA."She Ain't You" peaked at #5 on the Top R&B Songs chart and reached the Top 20 on mainstream pop radio. It was one of the top ten R&B songs of the year.

The accompanying music video is a dance-oriented tribute to Michael Jackson. Directed by Colin Tilley, who also directed Kendrick Lamar's acclaimed 2015 video Alright. The "She Ain't You" video begins with the caption, "Dedicated to my greatest inspiration of all time... I love you. R.I.P. Michael Jackson. 8/29/58 - 6/25/09." Chris Brown wears an outfit similar to Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" music video.

"Sim 3X" (2010)

"Yeah 3X" was released as Chris Brown's lead single from the album.FAMA.Album. It was a return to European-influenced dance-pop. Chris Brown explained that after focusing on R&B and hip-hop, it was an attempt to cater to his pop audience. The controversy arose when the British producerCalvin HarrisHe claimed that "Yeah 3X" plagiarized his single "I'm Not Alone". Eventually, Harris' name was added to the songwriting credits. The song was given to Chris Brown by DJ producer Frank E and reminded Chris Brown of his hit song "Forever". "Yeah 3X" was a top 30 hit on the dance chart and peaked at #15 pop. It reached the top 10 on both pop and dance radio.

Colin Tilley directed the music video "Yeah 3X". Includes guest appearances by Teyana Taylor, Kevin McCall and Future Funk, all America's Got Talent contestants. The music video was nominated for Best Choreography at the MTV Video Music Awards.

"Deuces" with Tyga and Kevin McCall (2010)

Many critics believe that "Deuces" is primarily Chris Brown's response to the dissolution of his relationship with himRihannaand domestic violence conviction. The song showcases her beautiful and soulful voice. "Deuces" was released as part of theFansMixtape with Tyga and then Chris BrownFAMA.solo album. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category. "Deuces" topped the R&B chart, reached #14 on the pop chart and was certified platinum.

The music video for "Deuces" was directed by frequent collaborator Colin Tilley. It is shot in black and white on the concrete culvert of the Los Angeles River. Once Chris Brown dances in an underground tunnel. Featured artists Tyga and Kevin McCall also appear in the video.

"Look At Me Now" with Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes (2011)

On "Look At Me Now," Chris Brown raps awkwardly, but then Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne show him how to do it right. The latter two received strong critical acclaim for their verses on the song. The production is set in a skeletal "Dirty South" style. Dance producers Diplo and Afrojack worked on the song. "Look At Me Now" has inspired a variety of covers. The song topped the R&B and rap charts. It was the biggest rap hit of 2011, peaking at #1 on the R&B chart and #6 on the pop chart. "Look At Me Now" received Grammy nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song, and won three BET Awards including Best Collaboration and Video of the Year.

The music video "Look At Me Now" was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop Video. It was directed by Colin Tilley and filmed in Los Angeles. The clip was considered a homage to old-school rap.

"Run It" mit Juelz Santana (2005)

At 16, Chris Brown exploded on the pop charts with this dramatic dancefloor hit. was produced byScott Storchand gave Chris Brown ample room to show off his dancing and singing skills. "Run it!" It was the third debut single by a male solo artist to reach number one on the charts.billboardHot 100. It also reached #1 on the R&B chart in the US. The song also peaked at number one in Australia and New Zealand and rose to number two in the UK.

The accompanying music video was nominated for the MTV Video Music Awards for Best New Artist. It shows girls and boys participating in dances in a school gym. The clip was directed by Erik White. Actress Destiny Lightsy appears in the music video as Chris Brown's love interest.

"Run it!" was the lead single from Chris Brown's self-titled debut album. It peaked at number two on the album charts and sold over 150,000 copies in its first week. "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" was the second Top 10 single from the collection. The album ultimately sold over two million copies in the US alone and received two Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Contemporary R&B Album.

"Turn Up the Music Volume" (2012)

"Turn Up the Music" is Chris Brown's first single from the album.Luck. It's a dance club track that continues the direction of their previous hits "Forever" and "Yeah 3X". "Turn Up the Music" was written and produced by The Underdogs. "Turn Up the Music" was a huge hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching the top 10 on the US pop chart and #1 on the UK pop singles chart. It also entered the top 10 on the radio dance chart. "Turn Up the Music" sparked controversyRihannaappeared on the official remix. It was his first official collaboration with Chris Brown following his domestic violence conviction.

The music video for "Turn Up the Music" was co-directed by Godfrey Tabarez and Chris Brown himself. It was another clip that showcased Chris Brown's impressive dancing skills. The video won Best Male Video and Best Choreography at the MTV Video Music Awards.

"With You" (2007)

ÖSternentorThe production duo deliver a simple acoustic guitar based backing production, then veer away from Chris Brown's romantic vocals here. In addition to writing and producing, Stargate also played all instruments except the lead guitar played by Espen Lind. Chris Brown sings "Hearts Around the World". "With You" continued at number 2billboardHot 100 and spent six non-consecutive weeks selling over two million copies. It also reached the top of the mainstream pop radio chart and the top 10 of the UK Pop Singles Chart.

The music video "With You," co-directed by Chris Brown, won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video. Chris Brown said it shows the more mature side of his personality. It shows him dancing, but not with complicated choreography.

"Don't Wake Me" (2012)

Chris Brown's dance song "Don't Wake Me Up" was originally intended for thisVirgoAlbumMDNA. However, his busy schedule prevented the recording. Dance producer William Orbit collaborated with Benny Benassi on the record. The websites originally reported that David Guetta was working on Don't Wake Me Up, but he denied the suggestions. The song became a huge pop hit, reaching the top 10 on the US pop chart and reaching #2 on the UK pop singles chart. It also reached the top 10 on both pop and dance radio. "Don't Wake Me Up" was one of the few Chris Brown songs to completely miss the R&B chart.

The accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley. Model Araya Nicks stars as Chris Brown's love interest. It shows the artist entering and leaving a dream world. Chris Brown promoted "Don't Wake Me Up" by performing liveHeyShow.

"Kiss Kiss" mit T-Pain (2007)

After the song "Wall To Wall" didn't catch fire, Chris Brown's second album, Exclusive, was pushed back a few months to make room for that single. It turned out to be a smart move, as the clever mix of R&B and hip-hop topped both the pop and R&B charts. "Kiss Kiss" was co-written and produced by T-Pain. It has a distinct bouncy sound for the arrangement. "Kiss Kiss" received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The song reached #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Top R&B Songs charts.

The accompanying music video features Chris Brown appearing as both a nerd and an athlete. It was directed by Chris Brown and Erik White, a former video collaborator. The clip was filmed on the Florida International University campus in Miami, Florida. Rihanna has a cameo appearance and the video received a nomination for Best Choreography at the MTV Video Music Awards.

"Forever" (2008)

Chris Brown himself co-wrote "Forever". The song originated from a jingle written for Doublemint Bubblegum. It was one of four new songs recorded for an Exclusive album re-release. Producer Polow da Don gave the whole thing a euro dance feel and used auto tune effects. The result was a #2 hitbillboardHot 100 for Chris Brown. A video featuring "Forever" as the music for a wedding march was uploaded to YouTube and received more than 1.5 million views in its first week. "Forever" was the rare Chris Brown release to climb into the top 40 of adult pop radio.

The music video "Forever" was directed by Joseph Kahn, who is known for a long and successful career in music videosdo eminGrammy winner "Sin Mí" andby Taylor Swift"Bad Blood", winner of a Grammy. Model Megan Abrigo stars as Chris Brown's love interest. "Forever" was nominated for Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.