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"[[Beautiful People (Chris Brown song)|Beautiful People]]" featuring [[Benny Benassi]], was released as the album's third single on March 11, 2011.<ref>[http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/beautiful-people-feat-benny/id424245089 Beautiful People (feat. Benny Benassi) - Single]. iTunes Store Australia. Apple Inc. Retrieved on March 22, 2011.</ref> Critics praised the song's positivity and [[electro house]] sound.<ref name="Wappler"/><ref name="Two Tracks"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bain |first=Becky |url=http://idolator.com/5756661/chris-brown-beautiful-people-single-cover-art |title=Chris Brown's "Beautiful People" Single Cover Art Is A Real Gas |publisher=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] |date=February 2, 2011 |accessdate=March 23, 2011}}</ref> The music video premiered on MTV's ''[[Seven (disambiguation)#Film and television|The Seven]]'' on March 22<ref name="Beautiful People Video">{{Cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/03/22/chris-brown-drops-beautiful-people-fans-reacts/ |title=Chris Brown Drops 'Beautiful People' Fans React |publisher=MTV |date=March 22, 2011 |accessdate=March 23, 2011}}</ref> and features appearances from several of Brown's famous friends, including [[Bow Wow]], [[T-Pain]], [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Nelly]], and many others.<ref name="Beautiful People Video"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/03/22/video-chris-brown-beautiful-people/ |title=Video: Chris Brown -'Beautiful People' |publisher=Rap-Up |date=March 22, 2011 |accessdate=March 24, 2011}}</ref> The song has peaked within the top-ten in several countries, including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Chris+Brown+feat%2E+Benny+Benassi&titel=Beautiful+People&cat=s |title=Chris Brown feat. Benny Benassi - Beautiful People |publisher=charts.org.nz. Hung Medien |accessdate=April 12, 2011}}</ref> "[[She Ain't You]]" was released to [[Urban contemporary|urban radio]] on March 28, 2011 as the fourth single from ''F.A.M.E.''. It has since peaked at number thirteen on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs?begin=11&order=position|title=Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=May 7, 2011 |accessdate=May 3, 2011}}</ref>
"[[Beautiful People (Chris Brown song)|Beautiful People]]" featuring [[Benny Benassi]], was released as the album's third single on March 11, 2011.<ref>[http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/beautiful-people-feat-benny/id424245089 Beautiful People (feat. Benny Benassi) - Single]. iTunes Store Australia. Apple Inc. Retrieved on March 22, 2011.</ref> Critics praised the song's positivity and [[electro house]] sound.<ref name="Wappler"/><ref name="Two Tracks"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bain |first=Becky |url=http://idolator.com/5756661/chris-brown-beautiful-people-single-cover-art |title=Chris Brown's "Beautiful People" Single Cover Art Is A Real Gas |publisher=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] |date=February 2, 2011 |accessdate=March 23, 2011}}</ref> The music video premiered on MTV's ''[[Seven (disambiguation)#Film and television|The Seven]]'' on March 22<ref name="Beautiful People Video">{{Cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/03/22/chris-brown-drops-beautiful-people-fans-reacts/ |title=Chris Brown Drops 'Beautiful People' Fans React |publisher=MTV |date=March 22, 2011 |accessdate=March 23, 2011}}</ref> and features appearances from several of Brown's famous friends, including [[Bow Wow]], [[T-Pain]], [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Nelly]], and many others.<ref name="Beautiful People Video"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/03/22/video-chris-brown-beautiful-people/ |title=Video: Chris Brown -'Beautiful People' |publisher=Rap-Up |date=March 22, 2011 |accessdate=March 24, 2011}}</ref> The song has peaked within the top-ten in several countries, including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Chris+Brown+feat%2E+Benny+Benassi&titel=Beautiful+People&cat=s |title=Chris Brown feat. Benny Benassi - Beautiful People |publisher=charts.org.nz. Hung Medien |accessdate=April 12, 2011}}</ref> "[[She Ain't You]]" was released to [[Urban contemporary|urban radio]] on March 28, 2011 as the fourth single from ''F.A.M.E.''. It has since peaked at number thirteen on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs?begin=11&order=position|title=Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=May 7, 2011 |accessdate=May 3, 2011}}</ref>


"[[Next 2 You]]", which features [[Justin Bieber]], will be released to US mainstream radio stations in June 2011.<ref>http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691</ref>
"[[Next 2 You (Chris Brown song)|Next 2 You]]", which features [[Justin Bieber]], will be released to US mainstream radio stations in June 2011.<ref>http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691</ref>


=== Tour ===
=== Tour ===

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This article is about the album by Chris Brown. For the awards were created by Genesis, et al., see Fans of Adult Media and Entertainment Award.

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F.A.M.E. is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Chris Brown, released March 18, 2011, on Jive Records. Brown worked with several record producers and songwriters for the album, including Kevin McCall, Jean Baptiste, Brian Kennedy and The Messengers, among others. Musically, F.A.M.E. contains R&B, pop, hip-hop and euro genres. Rappers Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Ludacris, as well as Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber, all make guest vocal appearances on the album.

"Yeah 3x" was released as the album's lead single on October 25, 2010, and peaked within the top-ten in over ten countries. "Look at Me Now" was released as the second single on February 1, 2011. It topped the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rap Songs charts, and reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100. "Beautiful People" and "She Ain't You" were released as the third and fourth singles respectively.

Upon its release, F.A.M.E. received mixed reviews from most music critics, who were ambivalent towards its songwriting and material. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, having sold 270,000 copies in its first week, becoming Brown's first US number-one album. It has since been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. As of June 2011, F.A.M.E. has sold 582,600 copies in the United States alone. To promote the album, Brown embarked on his F.A.M.E Tour, which began in Australia in April 2011.

Background and development

In September 2010, Kevin McCall revealed Brown had begun work on his fourth album, and mentioned he had been recording music with Brown and Timbaland.[1] On September 18, Brown announced that the album would be titled, F.A.M.E.[2] The acronym of the title has two meanings, "Forgiving All My Enemies" and "Fans Are My Everything".[3] On Christmas Day 2010, Brown confirmed via Twitter that he would be collaborating on a track with Justin Bieber.[4] He also shared plans of a possible collaboration with Bruno Mars, stating "ME and BRUNO MARS are doing an incredible record soon... (like 2011 ELVIS and MICHAEL) gonna be a movie!!!!".[5] Wiz Khalifa,[6] Asher Roth[7] and Game[8] were also known to have been working with Brown on the album.

In describing the album, he said, "On this album some of the songs are more grown-up. There are songs from all genres: from street records to others that are real soul, 808 heavy that you'll hear in the club, and then others are strictly for the heart; songs that your mom and grandma can listen to and love. Collectively, F.A.M.E. is me giving fans every aspect of who I am as far as my art, my culture, and my concepts."[9]

Composition

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F.A.M.E. contains R&B, pop, hip-hop, reggae and euro styles.[10] "Deuces" featuring Kevin McCall and Tyga, is a slow, down-tempo R&B track that "tells the story of a failed relationship".[10] Joanne Dorken from MTV UK noted that the song shows off Brown's "silky-smooth vocals".[10] "Up 2 You" is an R&B ballad which follows on from the break-up theme. The song was likened to the styles of Bobby Brown[11] and Usher.[10] "Next 2 You" is a "thumping mid-tempo" pop track, where Brown duets with Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber.[10][12] During the song, they both trade verses of singing about their love for a girl.[10] Sarah Rodman from The Boston Globe said that the song "offers one of Brown’s most tender vocals to date".[13]

F.A.M.E. also features several up-tempo songs including "Yeah 3x" and "Beautiful People", both of which feature electro house and europop influences.[10][14][15][16] The former was compared to Brown's 2008 single "Forever" and was likened to the styles of the recent The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, and Jay Sean.[17][18][19][20] Another ballad on the album, "She Ain't You", samples "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson (1983) and "Right Here" by SWV (1993).[10] Critics noted "All Back" as a rock ballad thanks to Brown's "raw vocals and prominent guitar" throughout the song.[10] BBC Online's Nick Levine compared the song to works by Ryan Tedder, while Margaret Wappler from Los Angeles Times said it "could have easily found itself in the coffers of Taylor Swift or Carrie Underwood".[20][21] The album's second single, "Look at Me Now", features American rappers Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, and sees Brown showing off his rapping skills.[10] The song was compared to works by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em and to the single "Teach Me How to Dougie" by Cali Swag District (2010).[22] Brown also revisits his rapping skills on the tracks "Say It With Me", and "Oh My Love".[10] Dorken described the former as a "fast-paced track with a dance feel", and likened the song's style to Justin Timberlake, due to its "high-pitched chorus."[10] "Bomb" featuring Wiz Khalifa contains reggae influences, and has been compared to works by Beenie Man.[10] "No Bullshit" is another R&B track, that has a "classic 90's feel".[10] According to Dorken, the song "is reminiscent of the tunes that the likes of Jodeci and Joe were making back when sexy R&B music was in its prime."[10]

Release and promotion

The album was released on March 18, 2011, primarily in a standard and a deluxe edition, which features five additional tracks.[23][24] The album cover designed by Ron English, was released on February 14, 2011. It features a multi-colored, neon portrait of Brown striking a serious pose, while two identical images of him sporting a baseball cap face opposite directions on each shoulder.[25] The official track listing was then revealed on February 22, 2011.[24] As a part of promoting the album, Brown performed "Yeah 3x" and "No Bullshit" on Saturday Night Live on February 12, 2011.[26] During the week leading up to the US release of the album, Brown treated fans to a series of secret listening sessions – as well as an exclusive bonus track and video.[27] It is a campaign that Brown launched on behalf of his worldwide fan base, nicknamed Team Breezy.[27] The first listening session was held on March 14 in Los Angeles. It was followed by consecutive sessions in Atlanta (March 15), Washington, D.C. (March 16) and New York City (March 17).[27] Each session was held at a secret location and hosted by Brown and the Team Breezy team leaders in each city.[27] On March 22, 2011, Brown made television appearances on Good Morning America and performed "Yeah 3x", and also on 106 & Park, where he performed "Deuces", "Look at Me Now" and "Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You".[28][29] On March 29, 2011, a pre-taped performance of Brown performing "Yeah 3x" and a medley of "Forever" and "Beautiful People", aired on Dancing with the Stars.[30] Following the album's release in the United Kingdom, "Next 2 You" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number forty-nine.[31] It also debuted at number twenty-six on the US Billboard Hot 100, number ten on the Billboard Digital Songs, and number thirty-six on the Canadian Hot 100.[32][33][34]

Singles

"Yeah 3x" was released as the album's lead single on October 25, 2010. It peaked at number fifteen on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number twelve on the Canadian Hot 100.[35] Internationally, the song topped the New Zealand Singles Chart, and reached the top ten in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom.[36][37][38][39] The song received generally positive reviews from critics, who complimented its club sound; some reviewers also noted its similarities to Brown's 2008 single "Forever".[17][40] The accompanying music video, directed by Colin Tilley, showcased Brown in various dance sequences. Critics praised the video for being "fun" and "kid-friendly", and for showcasing Brown's dancing talent.[41][42][43][44] Robbie Daw from Idolator noted its similarities to the music videos of Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" (1987), and Janet Jackson's "Alright" (1990).[45]

"Look at Me Now" featuring rappers Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes was released as the second single from F.A.M.E.. It was made exclusively available to the iTunes Store in the United States on February 1, 2011[46] before being serviced to rhythmic radio on February 8, 2011.[47] The song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Brown's highest charting effort on that chart since "Forever" peaked at number two in 2008.[48][49] It also topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making it the second song from F.A.M.E. to do so, after "Deuces".[50] The single received mixed reviews, with critics praising Lil Wayne's and Busta Rhymes' appearances in the song, but criticized Brown's rapping skills.[51][52][53][54]

"Beautiful People" featuring Benny Benassi, was released as the album's third single on March 11, 2011.[55] Critics praised the song's positivity and electro house sound.[21][53][56] The music video premiered on MTV's The Seven on March 22[57] and features appearances from several of Brown's famous friends, including Bow Wow, T-Pain, Diddy, Nelly, and many others.[57][58] The song has peaked within the top-ten in several countries, including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.[59] "She Ain't You" was released to urban radio on March 28, 2011 as the fourth single from F.A.M.E.. It has since peaked at number thirteen on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[60]

"Next 2 You", which features Justin Bieber, will be released to US mainstream radio stations in June 2011.[61]

Tour

Brown commenced his F.A.M.E. Tour in Australia on April 20, 2011 in Adelaide, and ended on April 29, 2011 in Brisbane.[62] Jessica Mauboy, DJ Havana Brown and Justice Crew, served as the supporting acts on all dates of the Australian leg.[62] Brown was scheduled to perform at the Burswood Dome in Perth on May 3, 2011, but was cancelled due to an illness.[63]

Date City Venue
Australia
April 20, 2011 Adelaide Adelaide Entertainment Centre
April 23, 2011 Melbourne Rod Laver Arena
April 26, 2011 Sydney Acer Arena
April 29, 2011 Brisbane Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Set list

Set list
  1. "I Can Transform Ya"
  2. "Wall to Wall"
  3. "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)"
  4. "Wet the Bed"
  5. "Take You Down"
  6. "No Bullshit"
  7. "No Air"
  8. "Crawl"
  9. "With You"
  10. "Yeah 3x"
  11. "Forever"
  12. "Beautiful People"
Source:[64]

Reception

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 270,000 copies, serving as Brown's first number-one album in the United States.[65] Its first week sales also served as the second-largest one-week sales of 2011 in the United States alone.[66] On the US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, F.A.M.E. also debuted number one, giving Brown his third non-consecutive number-one album on the chart.[67] It has since been certified gold in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America.[68] As of June 1, 2011 the album has sold 582,600 copies in the United States, passing Brown's previous album's sales of 341,000 copies.[69][70]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[71]
The A.V. Club(C)[72]
Entertainment Weekly(B+)[12]
The Independent[73]
Los Angeles Times[21]
The New York Times(mixed)[11]
Rolling Stone[74]
Slant Magazine[75]
USA Today[76]
The Washington Post(mixed)[54]

F.A.M.E. received mixed reviews from most music critics.[77] At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 52, based on 15 reviews, which indicates "mixed or average reviews".[77] Andy Gill of The Independent called F.A.M.E. "equal parts bubblebath boudoir soul and more bullish beat-driven floor-fillers", criticizing its content regarding "paranoia, reproach and bogus regret, along with the standard 'aspirational' bragging about money and sex".[73] Los Angeles Times writer Margaret Wappler gave it two-and-a-half out of four stars and commented that it "feels strained and sometimes downright desperate", stating "the album leaves not an impression of one singular style but of the great effort required to mix and match so many times".[21] The Observer's Ally Carnwath wrote that Brown "still sounds hamstrung by a fear of trying anything too edgy".[78] Evan Rytlewski of The A.V. Club wrote favorably of the album's "effervescent slow jams and up-tempo R&B struts", but criticized its "oversold ballads".[72] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times wrote unfavorably of Brown's performance and stated "Mostly, he has a really charmless way with a lyric".[11] The Boston Globe's Sarah Rodman commented that "only a handful of tracks truly showcase Brown’s strengths" and criticized his singing "crudely about sex, emptily about partying, and lazily about romance".[13]

However, Allmusic editor Andy Kellman gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and complimented its "variety of styles", writing that "it hints that Brown’s best is yet to come".[71] Entertainment Weekly's Brad Wete complimented its "intoxicating hooks" and commented that the album "shines brighter than anything he produced before".[12] Steve Jones of USA Today found it "edgier" than Brown's previous work and called it "the strongest album of his career".[76] BBC Online's Nick Levine viewed that he lacks an "artistic identity", but complimented its "club-pop" songs and stated "despite [...] lapses in taste, and a glut of unadventurous mid-tempo RnB cuts, F.A.M.E. is no catastrophe".[20] Rolling Stone writer Jody Rosen commented that "Brown has a good nose for production" and called F.A.M.E. "a pop 'n' b album with something for everyone".[74] Sean Fennessey of The Washington Post called the album "unapologetically defiant", but expressed a mixed response towards its production and wrote that "the transitioning heartthrob vacillates between petulance and punch throughout".[54] Slant Magazine's Eric Henderson commented that "The cute-to-ick ratio is significantly more favorable than it was last time around", but called the album "good for impressionable ears, but dull for discerning ones [...] a collection of avoidant club jams [...] and indirect overtures of love/lust".[75]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Deuces" (featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall)Christopher Brown, Michael Stevenson, Kevin McCallK-Mac4:36
2."Up 2 You"Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas, Lamar Edwards, Eric Dawkins, Steve Russell, Dewain Whitmore, Jr.The Underdogs4:07
3."No Bullshit"Brown, McCall, Christopher Whitacre, Justin HendersonTha Bizness4:07
4."Look at Me Now" (featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne)Brown, Wesley Pentz, Jean Baptiste, Ryan Buendia, Dwayne Carter, Trevor SmithDiplo, Afrojack, Free School*3:42
5."She Ain't You"Brown, Baptiste, Buendia, McCall, Jason Boyd, John Bettis, Steve Porcaro, Brian MorganFree School4:08
6."Say It With Me"Brown, Harmony "H Money" Samuels, Courtney Harrell, Eric BellingerH Money3:01
7."Yeah 3x"Brown, Justin Franks, McCall, Amber Streeter, Richard Adam WilesDJ Frank E4:01
8."Next 2 You" (featuring Justin Bieber)Brown, Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, StreeterThe Messengers4:25
9."All Back"Timothy BloomTimothy Bloom4:26
10."Wet the Bed" (featuring Ludacris)Brown, Derrick Baker, McCall, Streeter, Andre Merritt, Joseph Bereal, Christopher BridgesBigg D4:26
11."Oh My Love"Brown, Samuels, Harrell, Bellinger, StreeterH Money4:44
12."Should've Kissed You"Brown, Brian Kennedy, Antwoine Collins, Whitmore, Jr.Brian Kennedy, T-Wiz, Brown*4:24
13."Beautiful People" (featuring Benny Benassi)Brown, Marco "Benny" Benassi, Alessandro "Alle" Benassi, BaptisteBenny Benassi, Alle Benassi3:46
Deluxe Edition additional tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Bomb" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)Brown, Baptiste, Buendia, Michael McHenry, Nick Marsh, McCall, Streeter, Steph Jones, Cameron Jabril Thomaz, Winston Delano RileyFree School3:33
15."Love The Girls" (featuring Game)Brown, Jamal Jones, India Boodram, Kesia Hollis, Jazmyn Michel, Jayceon TaylorPolow da Don3:11
16."Paper, Scissors, Rock" (featuring Timbaland and Big Sean)Timothy Mosley, Jerome "JRoc" Harmon, James Fauntleroy II, Sean AndersonTimbaland, JRoc*3:46
17."Beg for It"Brown, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus, Ray Charles McCullough II, Streeter, Merritt, Priscilla HamiltonStereotypes, Ra Charm*3:44
International Deluxe Edition bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Champion" (with Chipmunk)Samuels, Jahmaal Fyffe, Bellinger, Erika NuriH-Money3:58
Team Breezy Deluxe Edition bonus track[79]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
18."All About You"Brown3:15
Japan Deluxe Edition bonus tracks[80]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Talk Ya Ear Off" Timbaland3:13
19."Champion" (with Chipmunk)Samuels, Fyffe, Bellinger, NuriH-Money3:58

 • (co.) Co-producer

Notes

  • Track 14, "Bomb" (feat. Wiz Khalifa), was on iTunes Stores for a limited time only.

Sample credits

  • Track 5, "She Ain't You", samples "Human Nature" as written by John Bettis and Steve Porcaro, and "Right Here" as written by Brian Morgan.
  • Track 7, "Yeah 3x", contains elements of "I'm Not Alone" as written by Calvin Harris.
  • Track 14, "Bomb" (feat. Wiz Khalifa), samples "Bam Bam" as written by Winston Delano Riley.

Personnel

Credits for F.A.M.E. adapted from Allmusic.[81]

Charts and certifications

Release history

Region Date Format Edition Label
Australia[23][97] March 18, 2011 CD, digital download Deluxe Sony Music
Ireland[98]
Sweden[99]
Belgium[100][101] Standard, Deluxe
Norway[102][103]
Netherlands[104][105]
France[106][107] March 21, 2011
Finland[108][109]
New Zealand[110] Deluxe
United Kingdom[111][112] Standard, Deluxe RCA Records
United States[113][114] March 22, 2011 Jive Records
Canada[115][116] Sony Music
Italy[117][118]
Spain[119][120]
Japan[80] April 6, 2011 Deluxe

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