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F.A.M.E.
Standard edition cover. Deluxe edition features green and white letters.
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 18, 2011
Recorded2010–2011
Studio
Genre
Length53:53
Label
the Underdogs
  • Timbaland
  • Timothy Bloom
  • T-Wiz
  • Chris Brown chronology
    Graffiti
    (2009)
    F.A.M.E.
    (2011)
    Fortune
    (2012)
    Singles from F.A.M.E.
    1. "Yeah 3x"
      Released: October 25, 2010
    2. "Look At Me Now"
      Released: February 1, 2011
    3. "Beautiful People"
      Released: March 11, 2011
    4. "She Ain't You"
      Released: March 28, 2011
    5. "Next to You"
      Released: June 24, 2011
    6. "Wet the Bed"
      Released: September 13, 2011

    F.A.M.E. (backronym of Forgiving All My Enemies) is the fourth studio album by American singer Chris Brown. It was first released on March 18, 2011, recorded by Jive Records. The album serves as the follow-up to his third album Graffiti (2009). The album also marks his last album with Jive Records.[1]

    On F.A.M.E., Brown worked with several record producers and songwriters; including

    Game, Justin Bieber and Big Sean, among others. The album was supported by eight singles, "Deuces" featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall, "No BS", "Yeah 3x", "Look at Me Now" featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, "Beautiful People" featuring Benny Benassi, "She Ain't You", "Next to You" featuring Justin Bieber, and "Wet the Bed" featuring Ludacris
    .

    The album was worked on simultaneously with the three mixtapes that anticipated it; In My Zone, Fan of a Fan, and In My Zone 2. The album's aesthetics feature a multicolored

    Grammy Award nominations at the 54th Grammy Awards, winning Best R&B Album which was Brown's first Grammy Award. It also won Top R&B Album at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards and Album of the Year at the 2011 Soul Train Music Awards
    .

    F.A.M.E. debuted at number one on the US

    Exclusive (2007).To support the release of the album, Brown embarked on his F.A.M.E. Tour
    in Australia and North America.

    Background and recording

    Kevin McCall, (left) and Sevyn Streeter (right) contributed notably to the album's creation.

    Brown's third studio album, Graffiti, was released in December 2009, and was considered to be a critical and commercial failure compared to the singer's previous works, because the singer was in the middle of controversies following his 2009 scandal of domestic violence that had him and his ex-girlfriend Rihanna as protagonists.[3] In 2010, following the release of Graffiti, Brown composed and released three free mixtapes: In My Zone (Rhythm & Streets), Fan of a Fan (a collaborative mixtape with rapper Tyga), and In My Zone 2, which featured a new writing style for the singer, facing more grown themes, showcasing a different musical style as well, that mixed R&B with hip hop. For the mixtapes he started to work with new producers, most notably Kevin McCall.[4] Meantime, the work for F.A.M.E. started.

    Brown told The Guardian in a 2013 interview that during that period he was having a “troubled time” because he was receiving lots of judgement on his private life. He said that he “felt the hatred from more adult people, and [he] didn't fully understand it at the time, because [he] was still going through struggles in [his] own personal emotional state”, but he affirmed that he was sure that working hard would've led him to a comeback, stating that he thought: “I'm going to come back, I know the music that I'm doing, how hard I work, is not just for nothing”. He found himself writing several songs every night, “just out of pure… I wouldn't say heartbreak, but just pure ambition. To prove people wrong”.[5] In his 2017 self-documentary, Welcome to My Life, Brown stated that most of the songs he made for F.A.M.E. were “elevating and transcending life, instead of the negative that was in [his] life”.[6]

    Originally, Brown wanted the album to be a

    double-disc, consisting of 25-30 tracks, but the label was contrary to that,[7] so he cut down the project to 13 tracks for the standard version, extending it to 19 songs in the most expanded deluxe edition of the record.[8] On September 18, 2010, Brown announced the title to the album; F.A.M.E.[9] Brown supplied a backronym for the title: "Forgiving All My Enemies",[10] and he has also referred to it as "Fans Are My Everything".[11]

    Prior to its release, the artists that were listed for working with Brown on F.A.M.E. were

    Game.[17] In describing the album, Brown said,

    This album compared to my previous ones has contents aimed to a more adult audience. The sound that i did for F.A.M.E. represents different parts of me, there are various types of songs with different genres: from street songs with a soul style, to songs with 808 and heavy bass that you'll hear in the clubs, and then others that come from the heart; songs that mothers and grandmothers can listen to and love. Overall, F.A.M.E. is me giving my audience every aspect of who I am as far as my art, my culture, and my concepts."[18]

    Composition

    F.A.M.E. was defined by critics as a "musical kaleidoscope", containing songs of many genres including R&B, pop, hip hop, dancehall, soft rock and Europop. Its sound was complimented for being consistent despite its diversity of genres.[1] The lyrical content concentrates on finding positivity in life, through genuineness, romantic love, desire, self-assurance, sex and light-hearted pleasure. F.A.M.E. is considered to be Brown's album that defined his musical style and persona.[1]

    Brown's vocal performances on the album mostly exhibit his R&B singing, characterized by

    autotune. On the record the singer occasionally raps, marking his first studio album that features this type of performance by Brown.[1]

    The opening track, "

    The album's up-tempo tracks, "

    alternative hip-hop tracks "Say It With Me" and "Oh My Love", that both feature influences from disco in their chouruses, and from rock in their productions.[1] "Bomb", which features Wiz Khalifa, is a dancehall-rap track, and was musically compared to Beenie Man's work.[1] The closing track of the deluxe edition, "Beg for It", is an R&B slow-jam with sexual lyrics, inspired by early works of singer R. Kelly.[1]

    Artwork

    Ron English
    , who designed the album's artwork

    The album cover was designed by American

    Release and promotion

    The standard edition of the album was released simultaneously with the deluxe edition from March 18, 2011. The deluxe edition included five additional tracks.[34]

    To promote the album, Brown performed "Yeah 3x" and "No Bullshit" on Saturday Night Live on February 12, 2011.[35] During the week leading up to the US release of the album, Brown treated fans to a series of secret listening sessions, and gave them an exclusive bonus track and music video.[36] It was a campaign that Brown launched on behalf of his worldwide fan base, nicknamed "Team Breezy".[36] The first listening session was held on March 14 in Los Angeles.[36] It was then followed by consecutive sessions in Atlanta (March 15), Washington, D.C. (March 16) and New York City (March 17).[36] Each session was held at a secret location and was hosted by Brown and the "Team Breezy" team leaders in each city.[36]

    On March 22, 2011, Brown appeared on Good Morning America to perform "Yeah 3x", and later appeared on 106 & Park, where he performed "Deuces", "Look at Me Now" and "Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You".[37][38] His Good Morning America appearance sparked controversial headlines because, following his interview with Robin Roberts at the Times Square Studios, where he was repeatedly asked about the Rihanna situation and restraining order, Brown started crying and became violent in his dressing room during a commercial break before his, later cancelled, second performance ending that day's program, and broke a window overlooking Times Square punching it.[39] Following the incident, he apologized, saying that he was very tired of people bringing up the incident.[39]

    On March 29, 2011, a pre-taped performance of Brown performing "Yeah 3x" and a medley of "

    The Today Show, as part of the show's concert series, which took place at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.[42] Brown performed "Yeah 3x", "I Can Transform Ya", "She Ain't You" and "Forever" at the concert.[42] On August 28, 2011, Brown did a medley of "Yeah 3x", "Protect Ya Neck", "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Beautiful People" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, performing a highly acclaimed choreography that included flying parts.[43]

    Singles

    "Yeah 3x" was released as the album's lead single on October 25, 2010. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and lyrics. The song peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 12 on the Canadian Hot 100.[44] It reached the top-ten on the singles charts of Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.[45][46][47][48]

    "Look at Me Now", which features American rappers Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, was released as the album's second single on February 1, 2011.[49] It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on February 8, 2011.[50] Music critics noted "Look at Me Now" as the standout track on the album, and praised Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne's rap verses.[51][52][53] The song peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Brown's highest chart position since "Forever" (2008).[54] It reached number one on the US Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.[55]

    "

    Pop Songs chart, and number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[62]

    "Next to You", which features Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber, was released as the fourth international single on June 24, 2011. Most music critics positively reviewed the song, complimenting the blending of Brown and Bieber's vocals.[63] The song reached the top-twenty in Austria, New Zealand and the United Kingdom,[64] and the top-thirty in Australia, Germany, Ireland and the United States.[64][65]

    "Wet the Bed", which features American rapper Ludacris, was sent to US urban radio on September 13, 2011, as the album's fifth US single.[66] It peaked at number six on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[67]

    Tour

    Brown embarked on his F.A.M.E. Tour in April 2011 in Australia.

    Havana Brown, and Justice Crew, served as the supporting acts on all dates of the Australian leg.[68] 32 show dates in North America were later added to the tour, which began in September 2011.[69] Kelly Rowland, T-Pain, Bow Wow and Tyga served as the opening acts of the North American leg.[69]

    Critical reception

    Professional ratings
    Aggregate scores
    SourceRating
    AnyDecentMusic?3.9/10[70]
    Metacritic52/100[71]
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    AllMusic[72]
    The A.V. ClubC[73]
    Entertainment WeeklyB+[20]
    Los Angeles Times[74]
    Rolling Stone[75]
    Slant Magazine[76]
    USA Today[77]

    F.A.M.E. received mixed reviews from music critics according to review aggregator Metacritic, which gave the album a weighted average score of 52 out of 100 based on 16 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[71]

    Bred Wete of Entertainment Weekly gave the album a B+, and praised the album in comparisons to Brown's other work, saying: "F.A.M.E. shines brighter than anything he produced before that now-infamous incident.... On its own merits, F.A.M.E. deserves to be heard.".[78] Andy Kellman of AllMusic stated that "This all makes F.A.M.E. the equal of Forever, if not slightly better, and it hints that Brown's best is yet to come." and gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars.[79] Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone gave the album a positive 3 out of 5 stars, praised the album's appeal, and said that "F.A.M.E. is a pop 'n' b album with something for everyone."[80]

    Other reviewers were less generous. Margert Wappler of the Los Angeles Times gave it 2.5 out of 4 stars, and while she felt the album was done "capably" and that Brown had pulled of some "neat coups", that she felt that, "F.A.M.E. also feels strained and sometimes downright desperate.".[81] Evan Rytlewski of The A.V. Club, gave the album an average "C" rating, feeling that while "Brown [made] a solid case for himself as an adult artist.", he also argued that the album "inevitably falls flat, though, when he tries to reclaim his teen-idol mantle on oversold ballads."[82] Joe Caramanica of The New York Times stated "Mr. Brown sings, with a modicum of angst [on "Up To You"]. But for much of this album—almost the whole second half, actually—Mr. Brown is chasing Usher with a ferocity out onto the dance floor, where no one will pay much mind to his words."[83] Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine wrote that "...his album isn't really much of anything other than a collection of avoidant club jams ... and indirect overtures of love/lust."[84]

    Some reviewers even argued that the album wasn't worth listening to at all. David Amidon of Pop Matters gave the album a 3 out of 10 in scathing review, concluding that "F.A.M.E. will satisfy 12 year Malibu and Miami beach frequenters, but anyone with a soul should steer far clear of this mess.".[85] Joe Rivers of No Ripcord went as far as to say that, "F.A.M.E. is a vile, despicable album that doesn't deserve to be supported in any way, shape or form. Its very existence is a frightening indictment of our times, in terms of our attitudes to music, women and the cult of celebrity." and gave the album 0 out of 10.[86]

    Accolades

    Brown received six nominations at the

    NAACP Image Awards, the album was nominated in the Outstanding Album category.[93] F.A.M.E. was nominated and later won in the Top R&B Album category of the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.[94]

    Commercial performance

    F.A.M.E. debuted at number one on the US

    triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for combined album sales and album-equivalent units of over three million units in the United States.[2]

    Track listing

    No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
    1."Deuces" (featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall)Kevin McCall4:36
    2."Up to You"
    The Underdogs
    4:07
    3."No Bullshit" (featuring Kevin McCall)
    • Brown
    • McCall
    Tha Bizness4:07
    4."Look at Me Now" (featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes)
    3:42
    5."She Ain't You"
    • Brown
    • McCall
    • Poo Bear
    • Cheryl "Coko" Gamble
    Free School4:08
    6."Say It with Me"
    H Money3:01
    7."Yeah 3x"
    4:01
    8."Next to You" (featuring Justin Bieber)
    • Brown
    • Streeter
    The Messengers4:25
    9."All Back"Timothy BloomTimothy Bloom4:26
    10."Wet the Bed" (featuring Ludacris)
    Bigg D4:26
    11."Oh My Love"
    • Brown
    • Streeter
    • Harrell
    • Bellinger
    H Money4:44
    12."Should've Kissed You"
    • Brown
    • Whitmore
    • Brian Kennedy
    • T-Wiz
    • Brown*
    4:24
    13."Beautiful People (Main Version)" (featuring Benny Benassi)
    • Brown
    • Benny Benassi
    • Alle Benassi
    3:46
    International bonus track
    No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
    14."
    Chipmunk
    featuring Chris Brown)
    • Brown
    • Jahmaal Fyffe
    • Bellinger
    H-Money3:58
    Deluxe edition additional tracks
    No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
    14."Bomb" (featuring Wiz Khalifa)
    Free School3:33
    15."Love the Girls" (featuring
    Game and Eva Simons
    )
    • Brown
    • India Boodram
    • Kesia Hollis
    • Jazmyn Michel
    • Jayceon Taylor
    Polow da Don3:11
    16."Paper, Scissors, Rock" (featuring Timbaland and Big Sean)
    3:46
    17."Beg for It"
    • Brown
    • Streeter
    • Merritt
    • Priscilla Hamilton
    • Stereotypes
    • Ra Charm*
    3:44
    International deluxe edition bonus track
    No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
    18."Champion" (Chipmunk featuring Chris Brown)
    • Brown
    • Fyffe
    • Bellinger
    H-Money3:58
    Team Breezy deluxe edition bonus track[99][100]
    No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
    18."All About You"
    • Brown
    • Alain Whyte
    • Kennedy
    • Fauntleroy
    • Kennedy
    • Whyte
    • Fauntleroy
    3:15
    Japan deluxe edition bonus tracks[8][101]
    No.TitleProducer(s)Length
    18."Talk Ya Ear Off"Timbaland3:13
    19."Champion" (Chipmunk featuring Chris Brown)H-Money3:58

    Notes

    Sample credits

    Personnel

    Credits for F.A.M.E. adapted from

    Allmusic.[103]

    Charts

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    Australia (ARIA)[126] Platinum 70,000
    Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[127] Gold 10,000
    Ireland (IRMA)[128] Gold 7,500^
    Sweden (GLF)[129] Gold 20,000
    United Kingdom (BPI)[130] Platinum 300,000
    United States (RIAA)[131] 3× Platinum 3,000,000

    ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
    Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    Release history

    Region Date Format Edition(s) Label
    Australia[34][132] March 18, 2011 Deluxe edition
    Sony Music Entertainment
    Sweden[133]
    Belgium[134][135]
    • Standard
    • deluxe edition
    Norway[136][137]
    Netherlands[138][139]
    France[140][141] March 21, 2011
    Finland[142][143]
    New Zealand[144] Deluxe edition
    United Kingdom[145][146]
    • Standard
    • deluxe edition
    RCA Records
    United States[147][148] March 22, 2011 Jive Records
    Canada[149][150] Sony Music Entertainment
    Italy[151][152]
    Spain[153][154]
    Ireland[155] April 4, 2011 Deluxe edition
    Japan[8] April 6, 2011

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