BRANDY TO RELEASE OFFICIAL FIRST SINGLE "PUT IT DOWN" FEATURING CHRIS BROWN

BRANDY TO RELEASE OFFICIAL FIRST SINGLE "PUT IT DOWN" FEATURING CHRIS BROWN AVAILABLE AT ALL DIGITAL PROVIDERS MAY 8TH

BRANDY TO RELEASE OFFICIAL FIRST SINGLE

“PUT IT DOWN” FEATURING CHRIS BROWN

AVAILABLE AT ALL DIGITAL PROVIDERS MAY 8^TH

FROM HER FORTHCOMING ALBUM TWO ELEVEN SET FOR RELEASE THIS SUMMER ON

RCA/ CHAMELEON RECORDS

(New York – April 26, 2012) R&B/pop singer songwriter and superstar actress Brandy announces today the release of her official first single “Put It Down” featuring Chris Brown which will be available at all digital providers on May 8^th and impacting Urban and Rhythm radio formats on June 4^th.  Click here to listen.

“Put it Down” was produced by Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford and Sean Garrett and co-written by Chris Brown, Shondrae Crawford, and Sean Garrett.

This track is Brandy’s follow up to one of the most talked about reunions of the year, her duet with Monica “It All Belongs To Me.”  Written and produced by Rico Love, “It All Belongs To Me” the much buzzed about track was spotlighted by NPR’s “The Record,” USA Today’s “Pick of the Week” and People Magazine’s “Hot Singles” with massive raves for the single and the Chris Robinson-directed video from the LA Times and Perez Hilton to name a few.

Brandy Norwood is a superstar actress, R&B/pop singer, songwriter, host, spokesmodel and record producer. She is currently in the studio working on her debut RCA/Chameleon Records album entitled TWO ELEVEN which is scheduled for release this summer.  Crafted by Breyon Prescott, album collaborators include Timbaland (Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliot, Jay-Z), Bangladesh (Ke$ha, Usher, Nicki Minaj), Mario Winans (Mariah, Puffy, Keyshia Cole ), Danja (Britney Spears, Jamie Foxx, Keri Hilson), Hit Boy (Eminem, Lil Wayne, Kanye West), Noah 40 Shebib (Drake, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne), along with hit making songwriters Sean Garrett (Usher, Beyonce, Britney Spears), Rico Love (Usher, Beyonce, Chris Brown), Ester Dean (Katy Perry, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera), Frank Ocean (Justin Bieber, John Legend, Tyler, the Creator), and Chris Brown, to name a few.

Ranked by the RIAA as one of the best-selling female artists in American music history, Brandy has sold more than 20.5 million albums worldwide, while receiving a plethora of awards, including a Grammy, an American Music Award, two Soul Train Music Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, three Billboard Awards, four MTV Awards, six Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, two Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards and three BMI Awards. She arrived with a self-titled debut album at the age of fifteen and went on to record a series of hit CDs that established her as one of the successful R&B/pop female vocalists to emerge in a generation. Brandy is a cast member of BET’s top-rated scripted series “The Game,” receiving rave reviews and will be appearing in Tyler Perry’s upcoming Lionsgate release, “The Marriage Counselor.” 

www.4everbrandy.com
@4everBrandy

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER CHRIS BROWN TO RELEASE FORTUNE

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER CHRIS BROWN TO RELEASE

FORTUNE ON JULY 3^RD

BROWN GARNERS FOUR 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS, INCLUDING TOP MALE ARTIST

CLAIMS FOUR TOP TEN SLOTS ON iTUNES R&B/SOUL SINGLES CHART

RETURNS TO THE TODAY SHOW TOYOTA CONCERT SERIES ON JUNE 8

[New York, NY – April 23, 2012]  With four recently announced 2012 Billboard Music Awards nominations, Grammy Award winner CHRIS BROWN will release his highly anticipated new album FORTUNE on JULY 3^rd (RCA Records).

Brown is virtually inescapable on the iTunes R&B/Soul Single chart as he claims four Top Ten songs: “Turn Up The Music” (#3), “Sweet Love” (#4), “Strip” featuring Kevin McCall (#6), and “Look At Me Now” featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes (#8).  The newly released “Till I Die” featuring Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa, caps of the Top 20 at #20.  Brown’s chart-topping success comes as no surprise as his critically-acclaimed album F.A.M.E. recently received four 2012 Billboard Music Awards nominations including Top Male Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Album and Top R&B Song for “She Ain’t You.”  

After setting record breaking attendance of over 18,000 fans at last year’s Today Show Toyota Concert Series, Brown will return to the “Plaza” on June 8^th to give another stellar performance, featuring songs from his forthcoming album FORTUNE.   

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New Chris Brown single

Pop Superstar Chris Brown Gives Fans More
With The Release Of “Exclusive: The Forever Edition”
In-Stores June 3rd
Hit Single “With You” Is The #1 Most Played Song In The Country
New York, NY - Jive Records recording artist Chris Brown is set to release Exclusive: The Forever Edition on June 3rd. The Forever Edition, is an updated and revamped version of his multi-platinum release Exclusive and includes the original 16 tracks from the sophomore effort plus four brand new tracks that feature top-notch collaborations and a bonus DVD with unreleased concert and behind the scenes footage.

“Forever,” the lead single from the upcoming Forever Edition is a slight departure from Chris Brown’s usual musical forte. Produced by super-producer Polow da Don, “Forever,” is a rhythmic up-tempo song with a funky pop edge. Additional bonus tracks include: “Heart Ain’t A Brain,” “Super Human” with Keri Hilson, and the “Picture Perfect Remix” featuring Bow Wow & Hurricane Chris. Completing the Forever Edition package is a bonus DVD with a special montage of performances from his recent Up Close & Personal sold–out tour and never before seen behind the scenes footage.

This week the multi-talented performer’s current single, “With You” maintains the #1 position as the most played single on Billboard’s Hot 100 Airplay chart for the sixth week in a row. On the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Chris Brown currently has two songs in the Top 10, holding the #8 slot with his hit single “With You,” and is featured on Jordin Sparks’ smash hit song “No Air,” which takes the #5 spot. The video for “With You” recently topped the video charts at #1 on both BET and MTV networks. On April 10th, Chris Brown and label-mate Jordin Sparks will perform the nearly platinum-selling hit single, “No Air” on American Idol.

Audio Streams for the new single "Forever"
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New Music Jive/Zomba Holiday season

Jive/Zomba has a lot of music as we roll into the thick of the holiday season. New singles from Chris Brown, Britney Spears, R.Kelly and T-Pain! Below are audio streams for all four tracks.

In addition, you'll find video embed code for the new Chris Brown video "With You."

Chris Brown Exclusive In Stores Now! www.chrisbrownworld.com
Britney Spears Blackout In Stores Now! www.britney.com
R.Kelly Double Up In Stores Now! www.r-kelly.com
T-Pain Epiphany In Stores Now! www.t-pain.net

Chris Brown "With You"(WM, Streaming, 96k, Audio)
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(Real, Streaming, 95k, Audio)
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(Real, Streaming, 64k, Video)
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Video URL: http://musicbox.sonybmg.com/video-player/chris-brown/with-you
Video Embed Code


Britney Spears "Piece of Me"
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R.Kelly "Real Talk"
(WM, Streaming, 64k, Audio)
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T-Pain "Tipsy"
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(Real, Streaming, 64k, Video)
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CHRIS BROWN/WINTER TOUR!

POP PHENOM CHRIS BROWN AND FORD

PRESENT THE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

HOLIDAY EXCLUSIVE TOUR

CO-HEADLINING WITH BOW WOW

Superstar Line-Up Includes Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Shop Boys, and Lil Mama

Jive recording artist, Chris Brown, plans to heat things on his upcoming winter tour with co-headliner Bow Wow. The Ford Presents UCP Holiday Exclusive Tour Powered By Sync In Association With BET Networks is scheduled to kick off in Cincinnati, OH on December 6th, 2007. His current smash “Kiss, Kiss” Featuring T-Pain is now the #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and is in the top 10 across five individual Billboard charts; #1-Hot Digital Songs, #1-Hot Digital Tracks, #3-Hot 100 Airplay, #6-Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and #6-Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. With momentum rapidly building to a fever-pitch, his sophomore effort, Exclusive, that hits stores on November 6th, will be the only way fans can whet their appetites until the tour visits their hometowns in December. The 22-date tour boasts a superstar line-up of opening acts that include Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Shop Boys, and Lil Mama.

Multi-platinum artist, Chris Brown, plans to dazzle fans with surprises that are currently under wraps, but he will bring to life his current smash singles that include, “Kiss, Kiss” featuring T-Pain, and “Wall To Wall,” as well as his classic hits “Run It,” and “Yo (Excuse Me Miss).” Co-headliner, Bow Wow, in support of his latest release The Price of Fame plans to perform numerous hits including "Shortie Like Mine" featuring Chris Brown, as well as "Outta My System."

Accompanying the star duo is a line-up of up and coming hip-hop and R&B superstars. Soulja Boy will bring his # 1 single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," R&B singer Sean Kingston will perform his addictive song "Beautiful Girls," the Shop Boys will bring their hit anthem "Party Like a Rockstar," and rounding out the show is Brooklyn native, Lil Mama, with her summer smash, “Lip Gloss” and current hit “G-Slide.”

On-sale dates will be announced locally in each market and show dates are as follows:

December 6
Cincinnati, OH
US Bank Arena

December 7
Chicago, IL
Allstate Arena

December 8
Detroit, MI
Joe Louis Arena

December 9
Baltimore, MD
1st Mariner Arena

December 13
Memphis, TN
ed Ex Forum

December 14
Houston, TX
Toyota Center

December 16
Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena

December 20
Philadelphia, PA
Wachovia Center

December 21
New York City, NY
Madison Square Garden

December 22
Washington DC
Verizon Arena

December 23
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro Coliseum

December 26
Miami, FL
American Airlines Arena

December 29
Oakland, CA
Oracle Arena

December 30
Los Angeles, CA
Gibson Amphitheatre

January 4
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay

January 5
Anaheim, CA
Honda Center

January 6
Phoenix, AZ
U·S Airways Center

January 8
Kansas City, MO
Kemper Arena

January 9
St. Louis, MO
Scottrade Center

January 11
Tampa, FL
St. Pete Times Forum

January 12
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Arena

January 13
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Arena

*All dates are subject to change.


The now 18-year old Tappahannock, Virginia native signed to Jive Records when he was just 16. Two years ago, Brown gained critical-acclaim and recognition for his self-titled Grammy nominated debut, Chris Brown. His first album spawned several hits including “Run It,” “Yo (Excuse Me Miss)” “Gimme That,” “Say Goodbye” and “Poppin’” earning him world-wide sales in excess of 3 million units. The album Exclusive hits stores November 6th and his second major film release, This Christmas, with Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo and Regina King is in theaters November 21st.

"We are truly excited to be partnering with such an amazing talent," said Crystal Greene, Sponsorships & Alliances Manager for Ford." "Sponsoring this tour is allowing us to take Ford SYNC™, Ford's industry-exclusive, voice-activated hands-free in-car communications and entertainment system on a city-wide tour where it can be introduced to Chris's fans."

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 260,000 employees and about 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordurban.com

Chris Brown NEW Widget and Tradingcards

Chris Brown's ROAD TO EXCLUSIVE!

www.roadtoexclusive.com

new single from Chris Brown, "Kiss Kiss," as well as a new one from T-Pain, "Church"

We've got a new single from Chris Brown, "Kiss Kiss," as well as a new one from T-Pain, "Church". But interestingly enough, T-Pain produced and is featured on Chris' new single. T-Pain is everywhere these days! Audio streams for both tracks are available below, check them out.

T-Pain Epiphany in stores now
www.t-pain.net
Buy at iTunes:

Chris Brown Exclusive in stores 11/6/07
www.chrisbrownworld.com
Buy at iTunes:

Chris Brown "Kiss Kiss" Audio Streams
Kiss Kiss (WM, Streaming, 64k, Audio)Kiss Kiss (WM, Streaming, 96k, Audio)

T-Pain "Chruch" Audio Streams
Church (WM, Streaming, 64k, Audio)

Church (WM, Streaming, 96k, Audio)