Chris Brown

The Virginia-born artist behind the hit "Under The Influence" has had an impressive career since launching his career in 2004. Signed at the age of 15, he quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the music business and has enjoyed numerous chart successes and high-calibre collaborations.

Chris Brown, whose musical roots are strongly influenced by icons such as Usher and Michael Jackson, celebrated a rapid rise in the R&B scene. His debut album from 2005 not only marked his breakthrough as an exceptional singer, but also as a talented performer with a flair for impressive choreography. Especially the single "Run It" proved to be a milestone: the energetic mix of R&B and hip-hop catapulted it straight to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and quickly became a club anthem. With a feature by Juelz Santana and a remix that also included Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri, the song emphasised Chris Brown's growing influence in the music industry.