It will be at least a couple years before every ballad Chris Brown does gets related back to Rihanna, and there’s no doubt that his new single Crawl will be widely viewed as an apology of sorts the woman he assaulted, especially with lyrics like “Everyone says were through, I hope you haven’t said it too.” Drama aside, musically Crawl picks up where Brown left off without missing a beat, letting the teen heartthrob crooner lift his good-but-not-great voice over lush and symphonic production from Nasri. In other words, it’s not groundbreaking, but radio will eat it up. Released just a day after Rihanna’s provocative Russian Roulette, the ties between Brown and Rihanna won’t be ending any time soon. Can the former prince of R&B come crawling back into the good graces of America? We’ll find out when the Booth starts rating this track, and when his new album Graffiti drops on December 15. Keep it locked to DJBooth.net for all the latest.
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 475 |
Heard this one yesterday on RefinedHype. Nice job with the brother site Z, Nathan, cb and company. I've been checking it out on a regular basis.
Anyways, this should have no problem gathering super-spins on radio. Something tells me that this and "Russian Roulette" are going to be trading the top spot on the Billboard charts; at least if Brown's reputation didn't kill off his radio play. |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 254 |
Russian Roulette < Crawl
Chris Breezy is ready to take back his throne |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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I think this is a pretty good song. It was something that needed to be put out by him. People should take him more serious now.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1189 |
Chris Brown is probably the only R&B singer in the game that can consistently make great club songs & slow jam ballads. Production is good & Brown's vocals are top notch.
Chris Brown wont be giving up the prince of R&B title anytime soon |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Yeah like Aussie_Pride said, Chris is very versatile and consistent. I really like a lot of his ballads and I liked this one a lot too. I think he made a mistake but who doesn't. He's just in the spotlight ALL the time. I hope he takes back his throne at the top of the R&B game.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11633 |
This is a hit record. Nothing more needs to be said. Expect to hear this on the radio for MONTHS.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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I dont like Chris Brown, but hey a hit is a hit. as much as i would like to say Rihanna's new song is better, i cant. i jus hope she dont get back w/him.
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Man all his songs be good now. I'm still waiting for a bad one
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1337 |
Crawl = Russian Roulette
Both are amazing, I agree with you, Phantom. Trading places at the top spot! Graffiti 2010! |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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this song goes hard
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 128 |
I definitely like it more than Russian Roulette. Can't wait for Graffiti.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 123 |
niceeeeee
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 736 |
this is way better than transform, i m feeling this
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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This is far better than rihanna
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 2476 |
I'd have to agree that Crawl is better than Russian Roulette, but it will be fascinating to see how the assault translates into sales. Will a significant portion of America not buy Brown's album as a statement, or will they have short memories and just buy good music? Only time will tell, but it's a massive music/sociology experiment I can't wait to see the results of.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1309 |
Man, this is so POP! lol, I mean, it's kind of a guilty pleasure... wouldn't we bash it if it was the BSB? :p Then again, it's "young MJ", so it's fine.
Excellent music writing. Every note is pleasing! |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 433 |
Oh. My. God. I never thought that I would give another Chris Brown track a classic rating, but this song makes me believe that he is truely sorry for what he did, and even if he isn't, this is still great music. But this and Rihanna's new song are great album tracks, and like everybody else, I can't wait to see how they will play out.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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its aight
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 4267 |
Chris Brown is Officially Back!
“If we crawl ’till we can walk again, then we’ll run until we’re strong enough to jump. Then we’ll fly until there is no end. So lets crawl, crawl back to love.” One.Of.The.Best.RnB.Hooks.I've.Ever.Heard. Gotta say Rihanna’s "Russian Roulette" is more unique and daring, while this right here is way more safe but very uplifting and highly relateable. Plus it gets a bodybag treatment by Chris Brown. It’s been in my head all damn day. The only reason this joint will have a tough time getting ahead of Rihanna's is maybe since, she’s the victim. And her cover art is sexier. :p |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 2130 |
#iforgaveChrisBrown a long time ago!
I'm glad this brother is back and making good music. Everyone makes mistakes. It's time to give second chances and let talents shine! Even though they aren't together to more, it's good to see Rihanna and Chris are back to doing what they do best. |
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this song is absoulutly awesome. the lyrics are great, the beat is great: 5 starzzz
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doesn't touch me at all
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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LOVE IT BUT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE CHRIS BROWN****!!!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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this is a good song lov smirth lolz xxxx
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Kinda likin this production. a little slow but in rotation fer sure.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY I REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
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I'm really feelin' this. great song
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 7959 |
THIS IS HOT! Breezy's voice is still on-point 100-percent. He hasn't lost that at all. The song sounds good all around. I think his new album will be a success. Go Breezy! Keep doin it Big for us Light Skins! LOL.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Chris Brown is a great artist. What's happened in his personal life really has nothing to do with his musical talent.
I doubt that anyone is going to refuse to listen to Chris Brown just because of what happened. |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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best song he has done ever
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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best song he has done ever
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 31 |
It's very polished, but doesn't really stand out to me. I like Russian Roulette MUCH more
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 487 |
Chris Breezy is back. I really enjoyed this song and think the radio will love it. It speaks about a message we can all sing about. Winner!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 38 |
this is a good attempt by him, he never in my eyes has been true "r&b" he is kinda "pop"ish but this is okay. it will be on the radio heavy like all his songs...mario is a way better artist tho
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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...I really don't want to like this song, but I do! It's really good. Something I'm going to get sick of really fast though once the radio eats this up!
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 868 |
Not my cup of tea but chris breezy has got talent, the rihanna stuff will always kind of stick 2 him, but if he keeps makin this good music the past wont matter
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 27 |
Busy Listening to A.moss *ALl I have* No Black eyes or bite Marks were administered during the making of " all I have"
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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the song is ok
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 177 |
i like this song alot. of course its gonna get related back to rihanna but wht do u expect?
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2009 |
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Wow, This is the track I was waiting for from Chris not I can transform yah this is hot
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 455 |
I like it, even though I could barely listen to "I can transform ya" after hearing "russian roulette". This song made it better... I love the song, hope it gets on the radio.
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 861 |
this song is nice!...better than that tranform ya CRAP!
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 72 |
Chris Brown normally always has great music. This song I believe is a straight hit. Actually There isn't no denying it, It is a hit. But then again Chris Brown has one shot to get America to forget about what happens. If he doesnt nail it this time it will get extremely hard for him to regain his title as The Prince Of Pop. The song has a great production that suites the singers voice so it is a great combination. I loved Transform ya and I love this song. I will definitely put this on my new Zune HD and I will press replay because it just has that soothing after work just want to relax feel to it.
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 3210 |
This song is amazing, his voice is wonderful and the melody breathtaking. Won't forget he hit Rihanna, though. I'm sure he can do it again!
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2009 |
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lubb it haz great beatz
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| Posted on Oct 25, 2009 |
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