Chris Brown Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of Debut Album With Interactive Site

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His self-titled debut continues to be a favorite with timeless hits.

Fifteen years ago, Chris Brown released his self-titled debut studio album on Jive Records. The budding artist was just 16-years-old at the time, but he quickly became a worldwide sensation. Chris Brown is a staple that gave us a number of favorites including "Run It," "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)," "Gimme That," and "Poppin," and it's gone on to earn a triple-platinum certification by the RIAA. In celebration of the album's anniversary, RCA Records and Legacy Recordings have released the 15th Anniversary Edition of Chris Brown in 360 Reality Audio.

Fans can track Brown's accomplishments in a new microsite with an interactive timeline where viewers can take a trip through the singer's career "providing insights on his successes, stats and awards." Two singles from Chris Brown—"Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" and "Run It"—now have their own EPs with various mixes, while a third EP features an unreleased remix to "Gimme That" and "Poppin." You can check out the tracklists below.

This all comes on the heels of the Soul Train Awards this past weekend where the singer was applauded for his musical efforts. Chris Brown took home more trophies than any other artist with four wins. Make sure to take a trip over to the microsite to interact with Brown's career here.

Chris Brown - Run It! (Digital EP)

1. Run It! (Jason Nevins Extended Mix)

2. Run It! (Jason Nevins Remix Edit)

3. Run It! (Partysquad Remix)

4. Run It! (Instrumental)

5. Run It! (Remix Instrumental)

6. Run It! (A cappella)

7. Run It! (That Kid Chris Remix - Radio Edit)

All tracks delivered to DSPs for the first time

Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss) (Digital EP)

1. Yo (Excuse Me Miss) (Johnny Douglas Remix)

2. Yo (Excuse Me Miss) (THE BOMB FACTORY REMIX)

3. Yo (Excuse Me Miss) (South Rakkas Reggaeton Mix)

4. Yo (Excuse Me Miss) (Instrumental)

5. Yo (Excuse Me Miss) (A cappella)

Tracks 2, 4, 5 delivered to DSPs for the first time

Chris Brown - Gimme That (Digital EP)

1. Gimme That (Lex Barkey & DJ Dime Remix)

2. I May Never Find

3. Poppin' (Instrumental)

4. Poppin' (A cappella)

Tracks 3, 4 delivered to DSPs for the first time


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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