Chris Brown Biography

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Birthplace: Tappahannock, Virginia
Birthdate: May 5, 1989
Chris Brown was nominated from a Grammy within three years of being discovered at a small Virginian gas station. Now he's started production on his sophomore album, Graduation, due out later in 2007. We take a look at this teenage phenom.
Chris Brown - The Early Years
Chris Brown grew up in Tappahannock, Virginia. He was
discovered at age 13 when a local production team visited his father's
gas station. The production team arranged audition with
Def Jam vice president Tina Davis. From there, Chris moved to
New York and began recording. In 2004, Chris was signed to
Jive Records.
Chris Brown - Hitting the Charts
Chris Brown's self-titled debut album peaked at number two
on the charts and sold more than
three million copies worldwide. Not bad for a first effort! That album snagged him three
Billboard awards and a Grammy nomination. He's currently working on his follow up album,
Graduation, due out in fall 2007.
Chris Brown - Acting Up
Not content to only make waves in
the music industry, Chris turned his talents to acting. He's appeared on TV shows such as One on One and
The OC and plays the part of Duron in the fraternity flick
Stomp the Yard. Chris has begun filming his first lead role in the upcoming movie
This Christmas.
Chris Brown - Did U Know?
Chris Brown's upcoming album, Graduation, will feature production by Kanye West, Pharrell, will.i.am, Timbaland, Scott Storch and Bryan Michael Cox!
Chris has several nicknames including Charlie Brown, Sizzle and Booboo.
Chris says he learned to dance by watching Michael Jackson on TV as a kid.
Chris was point guard for his school's basketball team.
Chris Brown Says...
"I like smart girls, sense of humor but at the same time, I like
aggressive ladies."
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