Pop Superstar Chris Brown Set to Release Sophomore Album 'Exclusive' November 6th

Jive Records artist Chris Brown is following up his eponymous multi-platinum debut with his eagerly awaited sophomore effort, Exclusive as the current single, "Kiss, Kiss" featuring T- Pain, rapidly climbs the charts. "Kiss, Kiss" ranks #2 on Billboard's Hot Ringmasters, #9 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop 100 Airplay, #9 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #14 on Billboard's Hot 100 Airplay. The "Kiss, Kiss" video, co- directed by Erik White and Chris Brown, is in Big 10 rotation at MTV, #1 on BET's 106 and Park.

"I feel it's an album especially for my fans," explains Brown about the meaning of the album title. "I made this album 'exclusively' for them." In addition to collaborating with fellow platinum-selling producer and label-mate T-Pain, Chris recruited top-notch super producers on Exclusive including Kanye West, will.i.am, Sean Garrett, the Underdogs and Bryan-Michael Cox. In addition to displaying his own growth and development as an artist, Chris contributes as a co-writer on several tracks on Exclusive.

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)" and "Gimme That," "Say Goodbye" and "Poppin'" earning him world-wide sales in excess of 3 million units.

In addition to his music career, the multi-talented artist established himself as a promising actor with his first feature film, Stomp The Yard which also showcased his agility as a dancer. He's made high-profile television appearances on The O.C. and One On One and performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Grammy's Ceremony, The Today Show and Good Morning America concerts and more.

Further expanding his acting abilities, Chris Brown will co-star in the Screen Gems/Sony Pictures' holiday film, This Christmas with Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo and Regina King. The album Exclusive is in stores November 6th and This Christmas is in theaters November 21st.

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