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== Composition and lyrics ==
== Composition and lyrics ==
"Grass Ain't Greener" is an [[alternative R&B]], [[mid-tempo]] song that features beats and minor influences of [[Hip hop music|hip hop]].<ref name="Rapup">{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/05/04/new-music-chris-brown-grass-aint-greener/|title=New Music: Chris Brown – 'Grass Ain't Greener'|date=May 5, 2016|publisher=Rap-Up|accessdate=May 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>http://www.free-android-ringtones.com/grass-aint-greener-chris-brown/</ref> The production of the song is based on a [[roland TR-808]]. After the first two sung verses, Brown visits his rapping skills in the final verse of the song. Lyrically, the song tells a story of how his side girl became his main girl and their relationship changed for the worse, combining passion and romance, even though Brown is wary of the intentions of his female liaisons. The crooner calls out an ex for fronting and admits he's fed up with blowing up her phone, as he sings "I know what you want, but you're not gon' get it / You do what you want with somebody else / I'm gone, baby".<ref name="hotnewhiphop2">{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-grass-aint-greener-new-song.1969650.html|title=Chris Brown - Grass Ain&#039;t Greener &#124; Stream &#91;New Song&#93;|publisher=hotnewhiphop.com|accessdate=May 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7357842/chris-brown-grass-aint-greener|title=Chris Brown Previews 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon' Album With New Single 'Grass Ain't Greener'|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|accessdate=May 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/chris-brown-grass-aint-greener-new-song/</ref>
"Grass Ain't Greener" is an [[alternative R&B]], [[mid-tempo]] song that features beats and minor influences of [[Hip hop music|hip hop]].<ref name="Rapup">{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/05/04/new-music-chris-brown-grass-aint-greener/|title=New Music: Chris Brown – 'Grass Ain't Greener'|date=May 5, 2016|publisher=Rap-Up|accessdate=May 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.free-android-ringtones.com/grass-aint-greener-chris-brown/|title=Grass Ain’t Greener – Chris Brown - Free Android Ringtones|publisher=|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref> The production of the song is based on a [[roland TR-808]]. After the first two sung verses, Brown visits his rapping skills in the final verse of the song. Lyrically, the song tells a story of how his side girl became his main girl and their relationship changed for the worse, combining passion and romance, even though Brown is wary of the intentions of his female liaisons. The crooner calls out an ex for fronting and admits he's fed up with blowing up her phone, as he sings "I know what you want, but you're not gon' get it / You do what you want with somebody else / I'm gone, baby".<ref name="hotnewhiphop2">{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-grass-aint-greener-new-song.1969650.html|title=Chris Brown - Grass Ain&#039;t Greener &#124; Stream &#91;New Song&#93;|publisher=hotnewhiphop.com|accessdate=May 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7357842/chris-brown-grass-aint-greener|title=Chris Brown Previews 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon' Album With New Single 'Grass Ain't Greener'|publisher=''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''|accessdate=May 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/chris-brown-grass-aint-greener-new-song/|title=Chris Brown Tells A Tale Of A Relationship Gone Wrong With ‘Grass Ain’t Greener’|date=5 May 2016|publisher=|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref>


== Music video ==
== Music video ==

Revision as of 08:09, 29 June 2016

"Grass Ain't Greener"
Song

"Grass Ain't Greener" is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown. It was released for digital download on May 5, 2016 as the lead single from Brown’s upcoming eighth solo album Heartbreak on a Full Moon, with the record label RCA Records.[1] The song was produced by Nikhil.[2]

Background

On January 10, 2016 Brown had previewed some unreleased songs on his Periscope and Instagram profiles, showing him dancing and singing these songs, and "Grass Ain't Greener" was one of these songs.[3][4][5] After on April 27 he wrote on his Twitter profile "TEAM BREEZY TO DO LIST: 1. OHB MIXTAPE DROPS FRIDAY 2.SECTION BOYZ, QUAVO, OHB SONG "WHIPPIN" 3. NEW CHRIS BROWN Single drops MAY 5 4. OHOAN TOUR EUROPE 5. DOCUMENTARY 6. PARTY YOUR ASS OFF! 7. TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!!!!" announcing the publication of a new single on May 5.[6][7][8] After that, on May 3 he has revealed that the single published will be "Grass Ain't Greener", showing its cover art and announcing that it will be the lead single from Brown’s eighth solo album Heartbreak on a Full Moon.[9] The single was released on May 5, 2016, the day of Brown's 27th birthday.[10]

Composition and lyrics

"Grass Ain't Greener" is an alternative R&B, mid-tempo song that features beats and minor influences of hip hop.[10][11] The production of the song is based on a roland TR-808. After the first two sung verses, Brown visits his rapping skills in the final verse of the song. Lyrically, the song tells a story of how his side girl became his main girl and their relationship changed for the worse, combining passion and romance, even though Brown is wary of the intentions of his female liaisons. The crooner calls out an ex for fronting and admits he's fed up with blowing up her phone, as he sings "I know what you want, but you're not gon' get it / You do what you want with somebody else / I'm gone, baby".[12][13][14]

Music video

On May 5, 2016 Brown uploaded the video audio for "Grass Ain't Greener" on his YouTube and Vevo account.[15]

Track listing

  • Download digital[16]
  1. Grass Ain't Greener (Explicit) — 3:21

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 97
Australia Urban (ARIA)[18] 11
UK Singles (OCC)[19] 100
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[20] 31
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[21] 8
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] 45
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[23] 28

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide May 5, 2016 Digital download

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United States June 21, 2016 Rhythmic contemporary [25]

References

  1. ^ "Listen to a 30-second teaser of Chris Brown's newly-released single "Grass Aint Greener."". hotnewhiphop. May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "Chris Brown Teases New RnBass Song "Grass Ain't Greener"". rnbass.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  3. ^ Riccardo Falconieri. "Chris Brown fa ascoltare inediti live, su Periscope e Instagram". rnbjunk.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  4. ^ "Chris Brown Previews New Music On Periscope, Ignites Rumors Of Another Surprise Mixtape Release". inquisitr.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "Chris Brown Announces New Single ‘Grass Ain’t Greener’ | Rap-Up". rap-up.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  6. ^ "Chris Brown Readies ‘OHB’ Mixtape, New Single | Rap-Up". rap-up.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Chris Brown Introduces You To His Crew With A New Mixtape - MTV". mtv.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  8. ^ "Chris Brown Says Collaborative "OHB" Mixtape Drops Friday; Followed By New Solo Single". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  9. ^ "Chris Brown Announces New Album ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’ | Rap-Up". web.archive.org. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  10. ^ a b "New Music: Chris Brown – 'Grass Ain't Greener'". Rap-Up. May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  11. ^ "Grass Ain't Greener – Chris Brown - Free Android Ringtones". Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ^ "Chris Brown - Grass Ain't Greener | Stream [New Song]". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  13. ^ "Chris Brown Previews 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon' Album With New Single 'Grass Ain't Greener'". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ "Chris Brown Tells A Tale Of A Relationship Gone Wrong With 'Grass Ain't Greener'". 5 May 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  15. ^ "Chris Brown - Grass Ain't Greener (Audio)". VEVO. May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  16. ^ "Grass Ain't Greener - Single by Chris Brown". iTunes (US). May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  17. ^ Ryan, Gavin (May 14, 2016). "ARIA Singles: Drake 'One Dance' Still No 1". Noise11. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  18. ^ "ARIA Urban Singles Chart" (PDF). ARIA. May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  20. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  21. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  22. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  23. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard.
  24. ^
  25. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved June 17, 2016.


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