called Fortune, that would've been a whole new album that contained new material and even some tracks that didn't make the cut for F.A.M.E., releasing it six months after the previous album. Brown decided to follow his intentions in an acceptable way for the label, working on a sequel of F.A.M.E. to be a double-disc consistent of 25-30 tracks, but the label was contrary to that. Originally, Brown wanted his fourth studio album F.A.M.E. To promote the album, Brown made several award show and televised appearances across America. " Don't Judge Me" was released as the fifth and final single. " Don't Wake Me Up" was released as the fourth single and reached the top ten in several countries. " Sweet Love" and " Till I Die" were released as the second and third singles, respectively. Preceding the release of Fortune was the lead single " Turn Up the Music", which reached number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number one on the UK Singles Chart. The album also debuted at number one in the UK, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, while fellow top ten positions were attained on charts in Switzerland, Scotland, Japan, Ireland, France, Canada and Australia.
Despite its substandard critical reception, it was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 55th Grammy Awards.įortune had a great international chart success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 135,000 copies in its first week and becoming Brown's second number one album in the US, as well as his fifth consecutive top ten album, following on from F.A.M.E. The album received generally negative reviews from music critics, several of whom panned the lyrical content, though some critics were complimentary towards the production. The music consists of R&B and pop, containing elements of electronic music, while the lyrical content concentrates on sexual adventures, narcissism, clubbing and romantic love. The album's aesthetics feature a heavy usage of blue, suggesting a futuristic mood, that detaches itself from the graffiti imagery of Brown's precedent two albums. on March 22, 2011, Fortune was pushed back several times before it was finally given a release date in July 2012. Originally scheduled for release six months after the release of Brown's fourth studio album F.A.M.E. The album also features several guest appearances, including Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Nas, Sevyn Streeter and Kevin McCall. Production is handled by Brown and several record producers, including the Underdogs, Polow da Don, Brian Kennedy, the Runners, the Messengers, H-Money, Danja and Benny Benassi. It was released on July 3, 2012, through RCA Records. The RCA press release made no mention of Brown’s recent remix contribution to famed ex-girlfriend Rihanna’s “Birthday Cake” or her guest vocals on his “Turn Up the Music” redux, the publicity from which most certainly has given both artists an uptick in visibility in recent days.Fortune is the fifth studio album by American singer Chris Brown. Last month (yes, it’s March now), Brown bowed his music video directorial debut with “Turn Up the Music.” His buzz single “Strip” is still thriving at urban radio and he appeared with Pitbull at this weekend’s NBA All-Star game halftime show. Brown poses in a suit with gloves and glasses.Īccording to a press release, there will be a standard and deluxe version of the album, with pre-order going up on April 10. That is, “Fortune” is actually spelled out in several different languages, with the main title in some symbols that appear to be made-up.
Thus, “Fortune” has been assigned a May 8 arrival, and the R&B/pop star has unveiled some symbolic album art ahead of time.
The initial estimate of Chris Brown’s “Fortune” drop date was March, but after the recent release of the album’s official first single “Turn Up the Music,” RCA needed a little more time for it to, well, turn up.
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