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| Artist = [[Chris Brown (American entertainer)|Chris Brown]]
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| Released = July 16, 2013
| Released = July 16, 2013

Revision as of 23:58, 16 May 2013

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X is the upcoming sixth studio album by American recording artist Chris Brown, scheduled to be released on July 16, 2013 through RCA Records.

Background and development

On November 8, 2012, in an interview with radio station Power 106 Brown debuted his supposedly first single "Nobody's Perfect" of his upcoming sixth album, then under the working title of Carpe Diem, due for release in 2013.[1] The single was never released, and after concluding his Carpe Diem Tour in late 2012, word of Brown's next studio album started to develop. MTV News confirmed development of the album, with Brown collaborating with producers Timbaland, Danja and Diplo.[2]

On March 26, 2013, Chris Brown confirmed the release of X in various interviews and listening sessions.[3] In an interview with Ebony Brown spoke of taking his music in a different direction and changing his sound from pop-infused and sexually explicit, to a more mature, soulful and vulnerable theme for the album.[4] Brown also spoke of working with artists and producers such as Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, Timbaland, Diplo, Danja, Glass John and DJ RockStar among others.[5] Brown also stated that the album's title 'X' defines everything he's been through in his life, stating:

"It's the Roman numeral for 10. 5/5/89 is my birthday: 5 plus 5 is 10, and this is my tenth year since I got into music. 'X' is the 24th letter in the alphabet, and I will turn 24 when this album comes out. 'X' is also a metaphor, as in 'ex-girlfriend': it implies you're progressing and moving on in life, not holding on to the past and your old ways".[5]

Release and promotion

On April 29, Chris Brown announced a release date for X as July 16, 2013.[6]

Singles

The album's lead single, "Fine China", was released to digital retailers on April 1, 2013 and was sent to US Rhythmic contemporary radio the following day.[7][8] The song was produced by RoccStar and PK and described as "an infectious reminder of Michael Jackson's Off the Wall".[9] It has since peaked at 48 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single will be, "They Don't Know" which features late-singer Aaliyah. He recent shot a video in Los Angeles for the song.[10]

Recorded songs

References

  1. ^ "NEW MUSIC: CHRIS BROWN – 'NOBODY'S PERFECT'". rap-up.com. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Brown enlists Timbaland, Danja and Diplo for yet-untitled project". mtvasia.com. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  3. ^ "He sat down with USA TODAY to preview five tracks from his new album". usatoday.com. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  4. ^ http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/exclusive-introducing-the-new-chris-brown-234#axzz2Of0NfiQ4
  5. ^ a b "Chris Brown Previews New Album 'X': 'The Negativity Is in the Past'". rollingstone.com. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  6. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/29/chris-brown-announces-x-release-date-drops-new-song-i-cant-win/
  7. ^ Mitchell, Gail (2013-03-26). "Chris Brown Shares Sneak Peek of New Album: First Single 'Fine China' Bows April". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2013-03-27.
  8. ^ http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691
  9. ^ http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/exclusive-introducing-the-new-chris-brown-234#axzz2Of0NfiQ4
  10. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23948/title.chris-brown-features-aaliyah-on-new-they-don-t-know-single
  11. ^ a b c d e "'X' marks the spot for Chris Brown's new music and path". usatoday.com. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  12. ^ a b "Chris Brown Talks New Album, Graffiti and Wu-Tang -- EXCLUSIVE Interview". theboombox.com. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  13. ^ http://hiphop-n-more.com/2013/02/video-chris-brown-home/
  14. ^ http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2013/02/topic/topic/videos/music-videos/video-chris-brown-home/
  15. ^ http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/110028/Chris-Brown-Promises-New-Rihanna-Collaboration-Put-It-Up-Will-Be-Sexy
  16. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23948/title.chris-brown-features-aaliyah-on-new-they-don-t-know-single

External links

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