Chris Brown Songs: His Best Singles

Since hitting the scene in 2005 at 15, many Chris Brown songs have become instant classics. With over 100 songs in his catalog on the Billboard Hot 100, Chris Brown’s talent speaks for itself. Even in the early beginning stages of his career, the star received comparisons to the likes of Usher and Michael Jackson. In his 18-year-long career, Breezy has had countless R&B hits, club bangers, and chart-topping collaborations. While he continues producing quality music, some songs will always be memorable. Here are seven of the hottest Chris Brown songs to blaze the charts. 

Great things can happen when you let the hurt go and squash the beef! Released on his ninth album, Indigo, the Breezy and Drake collab was a smash hit in the summer of 2019. “No Guidance” was a groovy club hit and, like many other Chris Brown songs, made waves on the charts. The song broke the record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B/ Hip Hop Airplay charts. The song also peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

This is the song that started it all. When Chris Brown debuted with “Run It” in 2015, we knew we were witnessing a new superstar. One of the most memorable early Chris Brown songs, “Run It,” was a youthful club hit popular among teens and grownups. The song peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making the debut also his first song to hold the spot. This feat also made him the third youngest solo artist to top the chart then.

One of the more Pop sounding Chris Brown songs, “Fine China” was heavily favored by critics. Despite being preferred among critics, the song did not beat the record-breaking numbers of other Chris Brown songs. Nonetheless, “Fine China" became certified platinum by the RIAA. It was also nominated for Song of The Year at the 2013 Soul Train Awards. According to Chris Brown, the song took inspiration from legendary R&B artists like Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke, and Stevie Wonder. The video's vintage setting also got Breezy nominated for Best Choreography at the 2013 MTV Music Video Awards. 

This hit single from Chris Brown, Tyga, and Kevin McCall, who also produced the track, ended up being everybody’s go-to break-up anthem. Initially recorded for Chris Brown and Tyga’s joint album Fan of a Fan, the single later appeared as the opening track of the Chris Brown album F.A.M.E.. The slow, moody rap and R&B ballad peaked at No. 1 after nine weeks on the Billboard Hot R&B/ Hip Hop Songs chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at No. 14, staying on the chart for a whopping 19 weeks! Later, a mega remix of the song was released featuring Drake, T.I., Kanye West, Fabolous, Rick Ross, and Andre 3000. 

The collaboration between T-Pain and Chris Breezy was a match made in heaven. Both were riding high on their still-growing careers, and this team-up was an energetic smash hit. The song was nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2008 Grammy Awards. On the Billboard Hot 100, “Kiss Kiss” stayed at No. 1 for three consecutive weeks! One of the most popular Chris Brown songs from his early career, the track ended up being a huge push forward for both Breezy and T-Pain. 

The 2011 single from his fourth album, F.A.M.E., “Look At Me Now” proved that Chris Brown could actually rap as well as sing. The Busta, Weezy, and Breezy collaboration swept at the 2011 B.E.T Awards. The song won Video of The Year, Best Collaboration, and Viewer’s Choice. On the Billboard Hot 100 charts, “Look At Me Now” reached No. 6. The song also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart, putting him among the elite MCs that year.

Take a few seconds to visualize, if you will. It’s 2006. You’re at a middle school dance, playing it cool while watching your crush. She’s looking better than Megan Good. You’ve been trying to add her to your top five ever since she said she liked your braids in class that day. Since you “borrowed” your big brother’s throwback jersey, you’ve got the confidence to approach her, but you’re waiting for the right song. That’s when you hear, “Whoa whoa/ do doo do do doooo!” You know it’s your moment…

All jokes aside, “Excuse Me Miss” is a song that represents a whole generation and that puppy love at first sight we’ve all felt at that age. The song showcased Chris Brown’s charisma on a track at the young age of 16. The song's lyrics have a playfully youthful yet romantic vibe that makes you nostalgic for when “crushes” felt serious (and you had to wait until after 9:00 p.m. to call). The smash hit peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. His second Top 10 single in the U.S., “Excuse Me Miss” went on to become certified 2x platinum by the RIAA. 

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