Chris Brown "Fortune"

     Only a year and several months after we hear an album documenting Chris’s struggle with F.A.M.E., we are graced with another record that we have the (good or bad) Fortune to listen to. He has been getting better with age, as his last two records were a sonic improvement over his first two.                                         “What is that Brown kid talking about in his first song? Could you 'Turn Up The Music' please?” Yeah, I’ll absolutely “turn it up louder.” At first, I thought the song was just ok, but after listening to it more it grew on me. If you like dub-step, you might like the production of this next song, and I’m sure girls like more than just your “Bassline” Chris; the lyrics could not be more aware of this fact. "Til I Die" would be classified as a party anthem, and while his last record had two fantastic double features that were both singles as well, this one isn’t as good;  respect to Big Sean and Wiz though.                                                                                 Brown thinks he’s a well sex-sperienced rasta, and Nas is actually in the song; it’s not a “Mirage.” It could refer to the attraction that is bestowed on the famous and the fake love. I do not like the things he has done, but I will still give him another chance because no one is perfect. I can say “Don’t Judge Me,” but chances are you still will; regardless, I will not return the favor because that is who I am. December 21, “2012” is the year we were supposed to perish, and guess what C Breezy is planning to do before that fateful day? Hint: you don’t have to do it in a bed, but that is the first place people usually think to do it. I’m sure his “Biggest Fan” would love to go as deep as they do in the previous song. The beat sounds pretty confident it can make “Sweet Love” the listener, but three songs in a row? C’mon Chris! For those who prefer to avoid sex, and watch the girl “Strip” then this song is for you, but you know what happens next? Kevin McCall drops a pretty good verse. I’m “Stuck on Stupid” because this is one of the best songs I’ve heard from Chris in the second half so far. I can say this sounds like it could have been written by Chris at “4 Years Old,” but I refuse to because this is another song that focuses on something other than sex; I can feel the sentiment, and he has everything he could want, but not what he needs. The first part of “Party Hard/Cadillac (Interlude)” sounds classier than some of his other songs concerning this subject (and the lyrics are not as explicit), while the short barbershop quartet-esque interlude is a nice touch, even when it follows suit. Another song whose subject is not sex, and the production values are pretty high? “Don’t Wake Me Up” because this sounds too good to be true. Anybody happen to think of tribal rain boots when they hear that beat? I love the whole production of this song, even the slight jazzy “Trumpet Lights.”                                    The album would be over if there was not a deluxe edition, and for those desperate to hear all of his songs you might wanna “Tell Somebody” you know. The first bonus track is not bad, but more ammo for the misogynist.  “Remember My Name” can be classified as a dream sequence speckled with some dub-step, and an arpeggio that recalls the classic deuces. The production and hook in “Wait For You” have to be one of my favorites, and most distinctive out of the bonus tracks. The album was good, but I would have liked a longer gap between releases. I’m sure he could have written some better songs if he took more time, and usually I can ignore some of the lyrics if it has a good accompaniment, but there were just too many songs about fornication to be honest. Favorites: Turn Up The Music, Bassline, Mirage, Don’t Judge Me, Stuck On Stupid, Party Hard/Cadillac (Interlude), Don’t Wake Me Up, and Trumpet Lights. Bonus Tracks: Remember My Name, Wait For You, and Touch Me.