Hot Topic: Is Chris Brown Underrated?

Published: Wednesday 30th May 2012 by David

In an female dominated chart age, it’s safe to say Chris Brown– alongside Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars– flies the flag for the new generation of the male Pop star.

However, despite being the closest act this generation has to the Janet and Paula’s of the world- by way of choreography and production value- Brown’s craft is oft overshadowed by the controversies.

Controversies,stemming from his split with the supermodel Rihanna in 2009.

So now we ask.

Do you think Chris is underrated?

Weigh in below…

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  1. Lisa May 30, 2012

    More like overrated.He can even sing live.He’s a male Ciara.Only good at dancing.

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      STFU! He can sing live. I saw him in concert and he song acappella but of course slaves always follow whatever master (the media) says!

      • CBE May 30, 2012

        Haters gonna be here first but in all honesty they really love him, I dont pay too much attention to them anymore then the occasional STFU.

      • Gilberto May 30, 2012

        B****, please. If you paid to watch Chris Brown performing, it just shows that you don’t know nothing about vocals, live performance, stage presence, etc.

      • mobwife May 30, 2012

        @Gilberto

        The only b**** around here is your punk ass! Chris Brown is a hell-of-a performer with amazing vocals. You’re just a dutiful s**** believing bulshit, what’s new? #GTFOH

    • LindseyMari May 30, 2012

      Welp. I’d agree in the sense that I’d take the studio version of his voice over a live one any day though. He’s gotten better vocally, but he’s still a dancer that just happens to sing.

    • zania May 30, 2012

      CB is very underated. His performances is exceptional and he gets a whole lot of criticism because of the incident not because of his performance. When people are watching his performance they are looking for something negative. People complained about CB lip sinq and at the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS he sung ALL BACK LIVE and did a dance routine, people was criticisng saying that it wasn’t as good as his past performances, he didn’t bring it and it was ver boring. Than when he put on a show with all theatrics, and doesn’t sing live people complain and say he doesn’t sing live only dances. But in reality his performances is always the top 3 of the night, but because of the incident and how people feel about his personal life, he doesn’t get a break, people come at him negative all the time. Cb is an all around entertainer, HE SINGS, DANCES, WRITES, DIRECT, ARTIST, ACTING, WHAT CAN’T THIS MAN DO. He should be further than were he is. You name any Male artist who has all his talent and can put a show on like him. Not Usher, Justin or Bruno. all of them I mention are good singers and average dancers, but CB talents is exceptional.

      • chianne May 30, 2012

        Well said. The lipsynching chatter especially bothered me becuz Bieber did the same thing and NO one called him out.

        Too bad the wolves are always after Chris – he would be even better if he didn’t always have to watch his back.

      • mobwife May 30, 2012

        @zania

        Thank you! You summed it up in one sentence “When people are watching his performance they are looking for something negative”! <– SO TRUE! Justin Bieber and Usher sang live lead vocals over a backtrack during their BBMA performances yet they were praised and Chris Brown was accused of lip syncing!

        And the All Bakc AMA performance was AWESOME! He had a head cold and still tore up the performance! HATER'S ARE GOING TO HATE…..OH WELL, THE RAT BASTARDS 🙂

      • zania May 30, 2012

        WELL A QUESTION WAS JUST PUT OUT THERE ON TMZ, THERE DEBATING ABOUT IT, IS CB THE MOST TALENT PERSON IN THE WORLD. TALENTED PERSON THEY MEAN NOT JUST SINGING ALL AROUND TALENT.

    • zania May 30, 2012

      Just like I said hating behind TMZ post a debate about CB being the most talented in the world and majority of CB haters are talking about him beating Rihanna. No one is really answering the questions. So Grape Just you got your answer, YES CB IS UNDERATED AND THE INCIDENT WITH RIHANNA IS OVERSHADOWING HIS TALENTED AND HIM BECOMING ONE OF THE GREATEST.

      • mobwife May 31, 2012

        Girl, F*CK racist as* TMZ and all racist Amerikan media especially those with their hands up the back of black lips like the Oprah’s, Tara’s & Robin “cancer ridden” Robert’s of the world! We all know what they are going to say….right nothing about THE KINGS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Tommy Lee, Sean Penn, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen and the rest ye 2-yr-old Chris Bron is evil blah, blah, blah…..SCREW’ EM one snd all!

    • Here4CPH June 3, 2012

      ‘Male Ciara’?

      D***, Teh Queen sings LIVE. You better go ask YouTube.

      And so does Chris.

      You’re just mad as hell that BOTH of them are shitting on you, your life, and your fav.

      #Deal.

  2. TIMMI May 30, 2012

    “Hot Topic: Is Chris Brown Underrated?”

    No.

  3. mrmystyle May 30, 2012

    Breezy gives a full 100% each performance…when the songs has a need for dance, he dances. When he needs to sing, he sings. All around performer!!!!

    • . May 30, 2012

      All around performer yet most of his shows he’s lip syncing for his life.

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      @mrmystyle

      VERY WELL SAID!

      Chris Brown is an all around performer. He knows the value of entertainment and that’s what he provides.

      People act as if everyone should perform like Ke$sha, Naked Perry or Beyonce’s Pet Camel! Somebody has to give a moving performance or we’d all be asleep within 30 mins of trying to watch an award show!

  4. MYKE May 30, 2012

    I think he’s very underrated. He’s one of my favorite male artist and I’ve liked him since he first came out. He’s constantly judged about his actions especially about what happened with Rihanna and I’m not saying what he did was right or even okay, but I’m not going to stop listening or supporting his music because of what happened in his personal life. I think he’s extremely talented and I support his music and him as an artist and could care less what goes on in his personal life, that’s something he needs to deal with and doesn’t really concern anybody else.

    • nando May 30, 2012

      extremely agree!!

    • robyn May 30, 2012

      I agree also, I sometimes get side tracked with the Twitter nonsense but as an entertainer he is definitely underrated. I saw him twice in concert and it was well worth the price of admission. There is only one concert that I can say was as good if not more entertaining, but this post is about the guys.

  5. A.MILIAN May 30, 2012

    No he is a good talent but he has to take responsibility for his actions.. Everything from Rihanna, to the GMA meltdown, Naked pics, to these little Twitter Wars (one including Rihanna yet again), and the way he handles situations. He had options, and he chose the options that put him steps back after achieving a gain with public interest.

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      LOL The media once again is BLOWING THING OUT OF PROPORTION so ppl will not support his music. Pay attention to the scheme!

      Tweeter war? Who has Chris Brown attacked on TWEETER EVER?…Exactly NO ONE! Ppl act as if he has to constantly sit and say nothing as ppl lambast him for no reason at all. LAST I CHECK AMERIKA WAS A FREE NATION WITH FREED PPL! Why is he the only person who is constantly subjected to BS but expected to say nothing?

      1) Rihanna chose to believe that Chris was talking about her in 1 line of a free rap a song. HE SAID HE WAS NOT TALKING ABOUT HER but the media said otherwise! Rihanna knew he was not talking about her and just wanted to get her femiNAZI supporters back. WHATEVER

      2) RazBerry is trying to defame him and others with his craziness! Poor thing needs to be medicated and institutionalized ASAP! Chris said nothing untoward. I was pleased with the way he handled it.

      3) Meek Mills is just a little b**ch! What REAL MAN whines about not being included on another man”s CD 0_O? And why in the HELL is he running off at the mouth about SCREWING RIHANNA? WTF? If he did or had some form of sexual relations with her, he should have kept his damn lips closed! <— And I don't like Rihanna…..BUT OF COURSE you blame Chris! WHATEVER

      • TARBABY RANGER May 30, 2012

        Boo Boo, Raz B may be crazy, but has nothing to do with his validity. Sorry Chris likes BOOTY LOVE. Get with it… He’s hardly the only one. And Raz B is HARDLY the first to accuse him of it. “Do Ya Homework” #LilKimVoice

      • A.MILIAN May 30, 2012

        It all boils down to how you handle situations…

        1) Rihanna attack (HIS FAULT; HE HIT HER; HE HAD AN OPTION TO NOT HIT HER OR WALK AWAY)

        2) People commenting on Chris Brown’s life/ actions on Twitter (SOMEWHAT HIS FAULT; HE COULD CHOOSE TO NOT RESPOND, YET HE DOES AND HAS LITTLE CONFRONTATIONS WITH PPL) REMEMBER WOULD THEY BE TALKING ABOUT HIM IF HE NEVER HIT RIHANNA?

        3) He took the pictures of himself and sent it to someone…. (HIS FAULT)

        4) Are you Chris Brown, Relative, or booty call?

        WE ALL HAVE OPTIONS AND CHOICES IN LIFE A**HOLE… PLUS THE WORLD HAS A BIG THING AGAINST MEN HITTING/ DEGRADING WOMEN IN THIS WORLD.. IT’S AN EVEN BIGGER PROBLEM IN THE LIME LIGHT… (Please Sit Your A$$ Down and Face The Corner!!!!)

      • mobwife May 30, 2012

        @TARBABY <—How fitting at least you know who you are and what you are worth!

        RazBerry is socialpath! He claimed Chris Stokes & Marques Houston r**** him then RAN to youtube and DENIED THE ENTIRE INCIDENT! Pls check for yourself. Now we are to believe that not only Chris but a bevy of black males were intimate with him? ONLY IN THIS FOOL'S SWEETEST F FANTASIES! Have several seats right next to RazBerry's sweet a$$!

      • mobwife May 30, 2012

        @A.MILIAN

        1) Rihanna claimed Chris was talking about her s**** tail in a song, WTF are you talking about? THAT IS THE TWEETER ISSUE we were discussing or are you incapable of following the nexus of the conversation? If you want to discuss 3yrs ago then okay. WE ALL KNOW RIHANNA’S JEALOUS A$$ STARTED THAT ALTERCATION BY BREAKING INTO HIS CELL PHONE, READING A TEXT FROM ANOTHER FEMALE AND ATTACKING HIM AS HE DROVE HER VIOLENT S**** TAIL HOME!

        2) SO WHAT, HE HAD 1 FIGHT 3 YEARS AGO. If they all managed to get over JAYZ beating Foxy Brown & Amil Lion while dating them, then they can get over a TEENAGE FIGHT that happened 3 YRS AGO!

        3) Rihanna took pics of herself and sent them to someone twice (HER FAULT)

        4) Are you Chris Brown, Relative, or booty call? <— ARE YOU A**HOLE?

        You obviously don't know WTF you are talking about. The world doesn't have a problem with ADULT MEN BEATING THEIR WIVES & GIRLFRIENDS such as: Glen Campbell beating Tanya Tucker OR James Taylor beating Carly Simon OR Sean Penn beating Madonna OR Ozzy Osbourne beating Sharon OR Tommy Lee beating Pam Anderson OR Axl Rose beating model Stephanie Seymour OR Alan Jackson beating Denise Jackson OR Charlie Sheen beating multiple women for many years OR Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys beating Paris Hilton OR EVEN American Idol" alum Adam Lambert beating BOYFRIEND Sauli Koskinen! So please don't tell me that BULLSH**! They only seem to have a problem with a BLACK TEENAGE BOY HAVING 1 FIGHT WITH an abusive wild island loon!

        ***Don't have a seat just carry your tired a$$ and your tired a$$ conversation to BED!

    • chianne May 30, 2012

      This is about Chris Brown as an artist. Leave the fuzzy debate on his character to another post. (and keep in mind, people can grow and change).

  6. MONSTERHIVE May 30, 2012

    The real issue here is, when are you guys gonna change your background? I swear I’m tired of looking at Travis Porter & his ashyass lips, uglyass n****.

    • Quetta May 30, 2012

      D E A D!

    • Todd May 30, 2012

      last week was a ”hidden” alexandra burke bcgrnd ! I hope TGJ takes good cash!

  7. Mac May 30, 2012

    Chris Brown is a phenomenal dancer, OK singer, and a great music writer. Simple Answer: YES. But with all of his shenanigans, what do you really expect? His consistent public outburst make it difficult for people to like him and definitively shroud his talent.

    • TARBABY RANGER May 30, 2012

      Music writer? You mean Musical Puppet? We all know, he aint writing none of his lyrics. NONE OF HIS HITS>

  8. HoneyB May 30, 2012

    He’s overrated!!!

    • CBE May 30, 2012

      C** swallowing b****!

      • Todd May 30, 2012

        he is overrated!

  9. Nike11 May 30, 2012

    I don’t think he is underrated because I still think he has a lot of improvement to do.. Especially in terms of him singing live.. Chris is clearly a great talent and can dance his ass off.. but in this day and age what a artist does away from the stage has a bigger impact on what they are doing on stage and in Chris’ case this will be an ongoing issue he has to deal with. I think Chris gets the acknowledgement he deserves…but his actions away from the music overshadows his musical achievements.

    • Realtalk May 30, 2012

      I agree. The problem most have with Chris is we believe he can be much better than what we’re getting but he doesn’t seem to have the right team around him to get him there, either that or he’s not tryna hear nobody. I definitely don’t believe we’re getting the very best from him but it takes a lot of sacrifice and discipline to be great.

    • moxie May 30, 2012

      Agree. There is so much potential there. But I think he hit a plateau with Grafitti and then Dueces (so heartfelt). Of course the first two albums were phenomenal – nothing compares.

      I hope he can hit a better groove soon. Leave the repetitive nasty stuff to everyone else. More Open Road

  10. BEBE May 30, 2012

    No he is just a dancer, with horrible songs! He is just a 2nd rate usher.

    • chey May 30, 2012

      B*******. CB dancing and singing is full of life and energy. He improvs and mugs and just engages his audience to the max. Usher is just too cut and dry next to chris.

      Don’t buy it? Check ouf footage of Usher and Chris Brown at their Jamaica show last year.

  11. Bam Bam May 30, 2012

    He lip syncs entirely too much….

    • CBE May 30, 2012

      Have you been to his tours?(instead of judging by award shows) if you were you would know that his dancing makes it impossible to sing but he can, I dont like him lip sycing but as long as comes with new choreography I dont care… I just get pissed when he does the same s***.

      • Bam Bam May 30, 2012

        Did you know that when people perform at award shows they are basically promoting themselves and saying “Hey! If you like this then come see me in concert…”by that logic he is promoting that his microphone will not be on during his concert…. If I wanted to see a dance crew perform I would go see the Jabawockeez….If you are a “singer” then sing live and that goes for EVERYONE including Chris get your breath or ease up on the choreo so you can sing…….

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      “Did you know that when people perform at award shows they are basically promoting themselves”

      Well this logical should apply to everyone because most of the studio creations get exposed during these live shows see ever rock group and he onas brothers singing wih legend Stevie Wonder for details! Chris sang live lead vocals over a backtrack pretty much as I’ve seen Beyonce, Janet, Madonna and MJ do & have enjoyed ALL OF THEIR CONCERTS!

      • Bam Bam May 30, 2012

        Obviously you stopped reading after that statement because if you read further down you would see that I said that this applies to EVERYONE….and All the people you named on that list have proved themselves and though Chris is alright he has done nothing compared to them and I dont like when someone lip syncs no matter what kind of legend they are and Lord knows I love me some Michael and Janet and I dont like when they lipped either if you are a singer then sing

  12. TheFame May 30, 2012

    I love Chris….. BUT in fact he’s very OVER RATTED….. He has an okay voice but he has dance & s** appeal going for him…. & it makes ppl think he’s just this amazing force in music when he’s not specially not with male R&B artist & pop artist out there who can singggg…. Chris is just average to me… He has okay song write from what I can tell but you need more then that & just dancing I need him to be great.

  13. Sharp May 30, 2012

    Underrated, no. He performs at every award show, he just won a Grammy, & his albums do well, not great but well. Underrated are people like Melanie Fiona. To me one can’t be overrated if they posses undeniable talent. For example, I have never & will never call Beyonce overrated being as tho she has genuine talent & she kills it on stage. I’m not saying Chris Brown has undeniable talent but he sure as hell has more talent compared to some of the pop acts (I won’t say names).

    • CBE May 30, 2012

      B**** chris is more talented than beyonce YEAH I SAID IT!!! So what? she can sing better than? yes thats obvious but what can she do outside singing? maybe write her own songs. Chris is a dancer,writer,singer,director,actor,artist(and I do mean leonardo da vinci in this m***********), s*** the the boy is miles ahead but because beyonce is married to that devil worshipping camel she is idolized by the media.

      • Sharp May 30, 2012

        Lmao, b**** please! What Beyonce does on stage your fav could never! She sings live & dances at the same time, matter fact she sounds better live than her recordings. Almost no artist does what Beyonce does. At 23 (Chris Brown’s age) Beyonce had 3 Grammys & sold 35 million albums, at 24 she had 8 Grammys. All this was done before they even confirmed their relationship. Like it or not Beyonce has written her own songs & since you want o bring up acting how about Beyonce was the highest paid black actress & had an Emmy nomination not to mention she had supporting roles in #1 movies. Only an idiot would say Chris Brown has more talent than Beyonce.

      • . May 30, 2012

        @CBE Actually Beyonce was 23 when she won 5 Grammys in 1 night, she had 8 in total not to mention released her debut solo album that had a debut at number 1 and sold 5 million copies in the US.

    • CBE May 30, 2012

      Ok since we talking about this overrated/underrated crap, go look up what these words mean because half of these idiots posting on here prove his underrated and the media is against so how is he overrated? THINK before posting because you are ignorant to a normal person, you dare to bring up statics when beyonce has the whole media machine behind her…now I am not saying shes not talented because she is!(better than the gimmicks) gifted with great vocals and I know chris screwed his own career but again take away beyonces amazing voice what does she have? writing? dancing? s*** she cant dance like chris, she hasnt directed a video and you bring up all these stats about sales but that answers nothing.

      Lastly here is a clear exmple: Take the Today Show Concert series
      its free? yes and no excuse for fans not to attend, alot of huge names performed on there with a respectable amount of people in attendance but who broke the record? 18 000 in attendance…now come back and talk to me about overrated.

      • Sharp May 30, 2012

        Beyonce & Chris Brown are SINGERS that should be the main priority! That’s like saying Chris Brown is more talented than Whitney Houston cause she doesn’t dance & didn’t write most of her music! Your argument is so stupid. Beyonce has directed her own f****** videos check the credits before you start making invalid claims! She has written songs as well, songs that have earned her Grammys! Like it or not the only thing Chris Brown is better at is dancing, everything else Beyonce wins just check the stats. You want to bring up free concerts, Beyonce performed at Glastonbury the most famous music festival in Europe where only icons perform for a crowd of 20 thousand plus, she was the first female artist to headline it. Chris Brown could never perform at Glastonbury cause the number 1 rule is singing live!!! Now gag b****!!!!!

    • CBE May 30, 2012

      Chris is 23… now lets wait and see if he will excel above beyonce but I doubt it because the whole devil worshiping media and music industry powers will always dictate who becomes great and the public will eat up anything on tv 24/7 but talent wise we will just agree to disagree.

      • Sharp May 30, 2012

        Chris Brown is talented, I even said he has more talent than most pop stars, more talented than Beyonce, umm I don’t think so. If Beyonce is a devil worshipper then Chris is in the same boat, after all he did beat a girl & still went on to sell albums & even win a Grammy that’s the devils work. Not that I believe in that b*******.

      • zania May 30, 2012

        @CBE, you don’t need to argue with Beyonce stans, all you need to do is google and look up MJ interview on GMA and who MJ admire and thought was amazing, he said Chris Brown and Justin timberlake, Actually go back up and look at his first VMA performance, when they said in just two years in the business he is one of the top artist in the world. Actually look at his VMA performance and see how all the celebrities was cheering him on at the end of his performance, including Beyonce who had a big smile on her face during his performance, Diddy and nelly and other congrats him at the end. CB is ver underated and his career is stalled because of the incident. He should be much further in his career by now.

  14. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare May 30, 2012

    No, Chris is not overrated. In fact, he was poised to become VERY BIG before he placed himself in situations that undercut his pop-stock.

    I agree with @ Sharp–Melanie Fiona is underrated. Or someone like Dawn Richard whose “Armor On” EP DESTROYS most of what I’ve heard this year.

    Chris will be fine. He’s a great talent. He simply needs to produce some iconic choreography, like Janet that you mentioned, and stay far, far, far away from twitter.

    • BitchIcantevenspellwelfare May 30, 2012

      I meant “underrated*

      • BitchIcantevenspellwelfare May 30, 2012

        their

    • Realtalk May 30, 2012

      I don’t think Melanie is underrated at all. You have to dare to be great and I don’t think she’s willing to meet that challenge. Greatness doesn’t just come to you unless your great out the box like MJ or Whitney and though I got mad love for Melanie she’s not on that level. She has to captivate us all not just vocally but visually and with her personality/charm,etc. I know we’re hurting these days in the talent area but let’s not lower the bar. Greatness and the spotlight still has to be earned

      • BitchIcantevenspellwelfare May 30, 2012

        I totally understand what you’re saying. I think when I was agreeing with @Sharp’s mention of Melanie, I was thinking of her in terms of people who should be much more popular than they actually are given there abilities–especially given particular people who are famous for reasons that continue to baffle me. Those people shall remain nameless.

        You’re right–it takes much more than a “voice”; as we know plenty of people who have great voices but don’t necessarily possess the “thing” that catapults them into stardom are plentiful. However, I still think she is underrated.

        When I think of my favorite artists, MOST of them, except three (Prince, Whitney and Janet) are not popular. The voice (Luther Vandroess, Rachelle Ferrell, Anita Baker, Rashaan Patterson, Ledisi, Cassandra Wilson, etc..) has always been the bar for me. But when thinking about the popular landscape, voice has rarely been the key.

  15. Ugh May 30, 2012

    Not at all. Most people will acknowledge that he’s talented. But when you’re an asshole people will treat you like one.

  16. HDMINES May 30, 2012

    Overrated is someone who’s talent doesn’t balance out or exceed their popularity

    Chris Brown – Overrated

    Rihanna – Overrated

    Adele – Not-Overrated

    Beyonce – Not-Overrated

    Britney Spears – Overrated

    Xtina – Not-Overrated

    Bruno Mars – Not-Overrated

    Justin Bieber – Overrated

    Katy Perry – Overrated

    Lady Gaga – Questionable

    • HaveAseat May 30, 2012

      I agreeeeeee

    • CBE May 30, 2012

      you full of s***, I wont even get in a debate.

      • HDMINES May 30, 2012

        @CBE Tell us why you mad?

    • Drayner317 May 30, 2012

      NICKI Maniji- OVERRATED BIG TIME!!

      • HDMINES May 30, 2012

        Nicki Minaj is overrated not because she lacks talent but because she’s lazy. She gave her full potential on her mixtapes & verses like Monster & she slayed every track. But after the fame she felt like she didn’t need to go as hard.

    • zania May 30, 2012

      CB talents He sings, he best dancer in the world, writes most of his songs, actually wrote a song for Rihanna that went #1.acts, director, artist at 23. Now since people brought up Beyonce name all of her talents, that she doesn’t steal and take credit for. Beyonce is a great performer, but her singing is no Mariah, Whitney, J Hudson and her dancing is average. Ok she sings and booty shake live, how amazing. Her acting is ok, not good, you see J hudson upstage her in singing and acting. J hudson doesn’t have the look and power in the industry like Bey or she would be further in her career.Let me see her do some Choreagrapy that J lo, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga and still sing live. CB is a amazing at 23 years old.

      • Resent May 30, 2012

        @ZANIA Chris Brown, JLO, Janet Jackson, Gaga, could never! Chris is talented but don’t get it twisted boo, Beyonce’s talent will ALWAYS exceed your fav when it comes to singing, performing, acting, writing, directing, check the stats!

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNg9mTiFDq8

      • zania May 30, 2012

        Check what stats, the stats that she took credit for. She isn’t a good actress and writing, who did she write for beside herself and took writing credits from the real writes. She is fake.

      • mobwife May 31, 2012

        @Resent

        Could NEVER WHAT COPY & PASTE a performance? See Lorella Cuccarini 2010 performance, you know the one that “INSPIRED” the performance you just posted! I like Bey but don’t you get it twisted! Both are great performers so I hate to have to expose one to support the other…….but I will!

  17. RoyalKev May 30, 2012

    I have to say that Chris Brown is terribly underrated. He’s an amazing artist. He’s got a knack for writing. It’s not anything too profound that he may come up with, but his songs are catchy and enjoyable. Anything he’s featured on is hot! The quality of his material often surpass people that get far more play than he does. Chris has also been an excitable performer from day one! He’s never a disappointment live and his set is usally one of the highlights at most award shows (when you don’t find too many anti-Chris people nitpicking and over analyzing). He may not get the recognition he deserves because he’s had problems with his image. “The incident” did steal some of his thunder and he’s still somewhat recovering from that today. Chris has also been his worse enemy. He gets in his own way alot. That aside, he was made to be a star! I’m sure those people that can’t look past the latest turn of events in his career would say the same if they weren’t so bitter.

    http://www.thepagewithroyalkev.com

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      AND LET THE CONGREGATION SAY AMEN…LOL 🙂

      BRAVO AND WELL SAID PER USUAL!!

  18. ARYO May 30, 2012

    hes overrated, hes not even a singer, hes just a good dancer

  19. the real xoxo May 30, 2012

    he is overrated. im sorry but there are hundreds of more talented guys out there who arent famous. shouldnt he be in jail? he is an amazing dancer and thats about it. there are hundreds of guys who can dance as good as him and sing better, just they are not mainstream and dont have a good PR team.

  20. Auntie_Jackie May 30, 2012

    He’s a great performer. There isn’t a male out there that can touch him. People like to knit pick him because they don’t like him personally. It’s a simple as that. The comments Pink made (and that’s one of my favorites) were inappropriate–she just flat out wanted an excuse to attack him. It’s the same with John Legend’s girlfriend, who has attacked Chris Brown in the past. The people who tend to be critics of his OCCASIONAL lip synching are usually always people who don’t like him personally.

    Now, with that said, the greats have lip synched, but Chris Brown isn’t at that level just yet. I think he’s an all around performer. He does acrobatic s*** MJ would really approve of, he’s got a good voice with a nice range, and he writes most of his own songs now. He’s also a painter, sketch artist, designer, and sculpture. He has a HUGE hand in creating his choreography, songs, sets, dances, cover art work, and ad campaigns.

    And, on top of all of that, he’s consistent!

    He has room to evolve, and I think his fans, along with the general population, would like to see him do more live singing, like he used to before he was focused more on flipping and jumping up and down. We all know he’s good at that, so he can step back from it a bit if he so CHOOSES.

    I’m going to end this essay by saying that Chris Brown is the best male artist out. He’s even surpassed Usher at this point, because Usher, as great as he is (especially vocally) can’t offer anything new. He’s had a long, illustrious career, but Usher is just recycling at this point. Chris Brown has more to show.

    • the real xoxo May 30, 2012

      sorry but you cant say usher is recycling when chris browns entire career is a cut and paste of usher. his debut single sounds exactly like usher “yeah”.

      • Auntie_Jackie May 30, 2012

        1. Usher is recyclying his own stuff at this point because he’s been so sucessful and he’s been in the game for so long, not anyone elses.

        2. That’s still valid, even if CB’s entire career was a cut and paste of Usher (which it wasn’t). He’s taken cues from Usher & MJ, but that’s just a distraction from the point I was making. Chris Brown has more to offer than any other male performer out right now. Period.

        3. Chris Brown’s first single was ‘Run it”. You think that sounds like Usher’s “Yeah?” Okay……….

      • Auntie_Jackie May 30, 2012

        His real first single was “Who’s Girl Is That?” when he was 14, but that’s some old school CB fan knowledge you, nor probably anyone else knows. Ha!

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kttCgHHxlK0

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      ALL OF THIS RIGHT HERE HATERS!! 🙂

      BRAVO….WELL SAID!

  21. Uhh Okaii May 30, 2012

    no…he’s overrated…n his behavior dont make it better…your personal life shouldnt interfere with your professional one…because your fans make ur professional life not your personal…but it seems like lately u cant see the line between the two

  22. Luv1Another May 30, 2012

    Chris Brown is a good performer, and a great singer.
    He is right where he should be, although I do agree that his controversies do sometimes over shadow what he is known for. If he were to change some certain aspects of his life, and change his attitude a bit I’m more than sure great things are to come his way.

    Although I think Ne-Yo is a better singer live.
    Ne-Yo can’t dance, but he puts on a decent show.
    He sings live, and rarely lip syncs,

  23. nando May 30, 2012

    I think he is. Thats the problem with the society right now. Artist dont get judged by talent they get judged by their personal lives. Good example mariah carey! Shes very underrated. Shes very talented meaning if you buy a carey LP guaranteed you wont be disappointed same thing with brown.

  24. unbiased May 30, 2012

    he is a really good dancer. but he is overrated. look at how much PR and airplay he gets! how can you call someone so overexposed and hyped up underrated?! honestly the people stanning for him are little girls who think there is no music outside of the top 40 chart.

  25. MISHKA May 30, 2012

    At this point, he’s largely overrated.

    He doesn’t sing live, he autotunes his voice, he does the same 1,2 steps at every award show, and on top of this , he looks mad at the world like it was the audience’s fault if he has become an average performer.

    Just so we’re clear, Chris has NEVER been underrated. The media ignored him for a while after the incident, but that’s it. You cannot make the cut at every award show of the year then pretend you’re underrated.

    • zania May 30, 2012

      Wow I thought you was a CB fan. How things change

      • CBE May 30, 2012

        pretenders… aka fake people

      • mobwife May 30, 2012

        No this one flips like flapjacks at IHOP!

  26. LAX May 30, 2012

    rihanna mess up his career ..she knew what she was doing all the long

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      It’s ture….

  27. S****** Blonde May 30, 2012

    First of all, Rihanna is not a Supermodel, she’s a singer whatever you like it or not, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington are Supermodels, Naomi still the best among them. Those shades are getting ridiculous, back on topic, I think Chris Brown is a good dancer and not a bad singer, however is not that controversy overshadows his talent as an artist is that he’s art, his Music is not that great and has no impact on Pop Culture, I think no matter how much bad publicity you have, if you have talent, your work speaks for itself, take, for example, Michael Jackson, which actually had very bad press with all the p******** charges against him, that’s worst than hit a woman, but still was recognized as the world’s greatest musician ever., so his talent and his professional work were praised by everybody, Chris behavior is not the reason why his not in the same level of Usher or Justin Timberlake, it’s that his work is not that essential for the Music industry and i like some of his songs but this is the truth.

    • Teacher May 30, 2012

      She’s a Supermodel too boo! That’s just one of her many titles! 😀

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      Well considering that he’s a R&B act, perhaps his “impact on Pop culture” is minimal! 0_O

      You cannot compare a 45 yr career with that of 6 1/2 year which represents Chris’ time in the industry. MJ was a superstar long before the controversy and blatant lies! Chris was a teenager barely 2 CDs in! Chris is an amzing artist feared in the music industry & media (controlled by the ssme puppet masters) I theorize it’s becuase he didn’t wait for permission to re-enter the game, he worked outside the system via social media building his team and took back what was rightfully his – no matter the media props like bieber, derulo and the rest of he so called Chris Brown replacements!

      The fact that Chris just turned 23 a few weeks ago and Justine TimberFAKE and Usher Raymond are both in their 30s might have something to do with why they are not all on the same plain. They are damn near 10 yrs his senior and have been in the game for many more years!

  28. mobwife May 30, 2012

    As usual people are on TGJ talking about bullsh** that has nothing to do with the TOPIC AT HAND!

    Chris Brown is underrated and undervalued for being the TRUE TALENT that he ACTUALLY is: Singer, Songwriter, Muscian, Composer, Music Producer, Executive Film Producer, Dancer, Chorographer, Toy Line Designer, Artist, CEO of several entertainment Co., Music Video Producer etc.

    I’m tired of the typical tricks the media uses to devalue AFRICAN-AMERICA talent. They harp on rumors or actions of black artists until DEATH & BEYOND (See Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for details)! Since Chris Brown’s last amazing performance he has been attacked by everyone from HAS BEEN pop acts to NO NAMED NOTHING models/singers to WANNA BE rappers. He has been accused of things not humunaily possible all in an effort to STOP HIM FROM RISING! It is so clear to see, I’m just amazed how brain dead most ppl are! Well they did pull the “WMDs are in Iraq” scheme off without a hitch so why am I surprised that ppl would believe anything the media says? smfh

    • umm May 30, 2012

      you’re right. that’s one reason why i became a fan of his and will continue to do so. why are so many domestic violence case by celebrities swept under the rug? how can a teenage relationship be an example of real DV relationship. I haven’t been disappointed in a CB album yet so that says a lot when i was a lil disappointed in my fave Usher’s last album.

      • mobwife May 30, 2012

        Yes, ppl are trying to judge this new CD based on song titles and nonsense. I have yet to be disappointed and I doubt if I will be with this studio CD. Ppl are always looking for something negative to say. If you keep looking you will probably find all of our flaws…. its disgusting!

        And trying to hold two youngs blacks in a t*** relationship responsible for DV is INSANE! They just know that they can get away with it, as there is no longer true black leadership in America. They carry on about a black t*** for yrs while claiming bullying teens is wrong and allowing the likes of Charlie Sheen (18 plus yrs of beating women) to thrive and continue to prosper. Have you seen his new TV program?…it’s disgusting how they continue to sweep his many yrs of DV under the rug!!

  29. ROMANHOLIDAY May 30, 2012

    OVERRATED his music all sounds the same either he doing these auto tune dance pop records or these i wanna f*** u talk about s** tracks i used to be a fan but not anymore he DOES NOT SING LIVE all his performances look the same bright lights jumping around all a distraction so you wont notice he is not singing live and repeating the same dance moves we been seeing for years that to me look like he having a spasm him and Usher are doing the same things same type music same type shows im over it Chris need to switch it up or go sit down and his fans can get mad all they want there just hood h*** and loose booty bottoms stuck on those leaked d*** pics he leaked himself and i was not amused

    • Teacher May 30, 2012

      LOOOOL ‘hood h*** and loose booty bottoms’

  30. CBE May 30, 2012

    Chris is underrated, sorry dummies you need to go back and take some more english classes because being overrated and popping up on every gossip site are two different things, Chris’s talent and were he should be in a fair world leaves a “critical thinking” person wondering why people buy and worship less talented individuals who top billboard 2 – 3 times a year now thats “overrated”, Chris brown is labelled overrated by the people who read about him everyday and judge him because of his personal life instead of talent. The human race is going down the drain and these people will either be the first to go because evil and nature doesnt discriminate.

  31. Owen May 30, 2012

    No lol. He deserves to die, he’s a worthless oiece of s***.

  32. Kyle May 30, 2012

    I think in an industry when your personality matters almost as much as your talent does, I think he’s overrated. I’ve always found him overly cocky, has a p*** poor attitude and obviously a bad temper that he has a hard time controlling. As far as his talent, he can dance his ass off and has some catchy songs but I personally can’t stand his voice. His voice always sounds so strained, especially on his slower songs. I was so upset when he won that Grammy for Best R&B Album when people like Ledisi and R. Kelly were so much more deserving. LAME!

    • CBE May 30, 2012

      you need to get laid LOL! getting upset because someone you dont know won a grammy LOL.

      • Stephen May 30, 2012

        CB has the singing voice of a child

    • zania May 30, 2012

      Why do you think that R Kelly and ledsi was more deserving, because CB album had 3 #1s and he had some emotional songs on there that was great. All BAck, Deuces. FAME was an excellent album, he did some of everything, emotional songs, pop songs, s** songs, love songs. CB deserved that Grammy. If Ledsi and R Kelly album was so great why did the majority go out and support their album, because their songs was so moving, than CB. I actually liked two songs off of Ledsi and R kelly album that was it.

      • Kyle May 30, 2012

        yea, probably because you’re like 12 and you don’t know what REAL R&B MUSIC IS! That is the point of that category; to award the artist with the BEST R&B ALBUM. Was his album terrible? No, but it wasn’t really R&B. It was more like Hip-POP…he even had Justin Bieber featured on it!

      • zania May 30, 2012

        But did you realize that they grouped neo soul, contemporary R B in one category. So do you think Usher isn’t R & B because he does some pop songs. The majority of CB album was R B and hip hop. IF I turn on my radio station the only music I hear that is R B is Chris Brown, Usher, Beyonce and all the rappers. R Kelly is played on slow jams and old school R B station. Stevie Harvey plays R Kelly.

  33. QueenOfTheNavy May 30, 2012

    This spoilt mama’s boy is nothing more than a glorified dancer who should have been a boxer… oh wait… he only hits women… and i’m not sure if mixed boxing is his thing…well not according to Raz B…

  34. Weaveney May 30, 2012

    Maybe if he didn’t beat Rihanna up, he’d get a little more attention. You get what you deserve.

    Oh, plus obvious lip syncing doesn’t do anyone any favours.

  35. Gilberto May 30, 2012

    Chris Brown underrated? LMFAO! He can’t sing to save his life. He thinks he is a cheerleader when he hits the stage. His songs are tacky.

    And, please, Chris S***** stans stop thinking Chris Brown is on the same level as Beyoncé. HE ISN’T. Only your sick delusional minds would think of such stupid idea. Did he push your face as well? STOP NOW! He isn’t even on Usher level, let alone Beyoncé’s. I barely see a difference between him and Ciara.

    • LindseyMari May 30, 2012

      I have to agree. I’ve also always paired him and Ciara together in the same boat as dancers who happen to sing. Musically and vocally, I feel like he has a long way to go. He seems to be pushing out more quantity of songs than quality over the last few years.

    • commanderofthedancefloor May 30, 2012

      so so true, he will never be on beyonces level when it comes to anything. people dare to say chris is a better performer, but bey doesn’t lip sing like chris, she at most uses a backing track rarely, chris argueably dances better, but bey dances her ass off while singing while chris just dances and doesnt even try to move his lips half the time, go check the grammys or billboard performance!!!

      now is he underrated, no he hasnt done anything iconic in the past couple of years. his music was so much better before graffiti!!!!!!! imo he has been taking steps back musically just going for hits, and while im on this subject rihanna is kind of in the same boat, she goes for hits, she has had an iconic song, but artistically she can do better like rated r days. i think the big problem with all of this is the money. everybody wants those big sales and when you do something genuinely artist and it doesnt sell then you just go for what does sell. thats just my thought.

    • zania May 30, 2012

      CB is better than Beyonce to me in talent wise. Beyonce vocals is better than his, but that is it. I can name a whole lot of artist who can out sing Beyonce.. Beyonce has power in the industry and the right people behind her to brain wash people to think that she is the greatest. If she was so great, why didn’t MJ name her as someone he is amazed by their talent. MJ said CB and Justin Timberlake. All these people trying to convinced the public that Beyonce is so great is because Jay and Beyonce has power and they want that next charity check that Beyonce probably donates. Its all about power. CB is talented all around I don’t know what he can’t do.

      • :) May 30, 2012

        Beyonce can out sing out perform out act out write out direct Chris Brown. Beyonce’s talent has never been questioned for the simple fact that she is amazing at what she does & what she has accomplished funny you mentioned J. Hud, she just tweeted about how Beyonce slayed revel & called her the Queen. Stay mad that even her peers praise her.

      • zania May 30, 2012

        Of course J hud would tweet about Beyonce, she knows that they run the industry. J hud and others will kiss up to them and stay on their good side just to stay relevant, because the music industry are only pushing certain people, but J hud is better actress and singer than Beyonce, she just can’t booty shake.

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      You just worry about the constant media propping that beyonce receives and pray it never stops! #SIT

  36. Noel May 30, 2012

    This article…should have been titled Do you think Chris Brown is overrated because he most certainly is. Fame has yet to sell past the 1 million mark….and it’s been out for a damn long time. Honestly…the biggest issue, is his personality…he’s so immature. I used to be a fan a long time ago…not anymore.

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      We all know R&B does not sell like Pop or Country so have a damn seat! “He’s so immature” yet he’s he one everyone attacks. It seem like those who constantly attack him are the immature ones! Mature ppl mind their own damn business and live their own damn lives! Just an observation….

  37. theman May 30, 2012

    He’s talented but he’s overrated. He’s mainly a street dnacer. It’s nothing innovative. His singing is just a bit above ok. Great dancer yes. He has alot of energy, which draws people in. But he’s becoming known for just being a dancer as opposed to being a singer.

  38. POP ROYALTY ( Révolution) May 30, 2012

    He Is SO SO SO SO SO SO SO over-rated To the point he get compared to MJ while being ANOTHER street dancer at BEST.

    and enough with this b******* that won’t get you hits dear @sam , in more IMPORTANT , relevant and S*** news :

    Go look for Rihanna’s photoshoot for esquire @sam , the pics are so S*** and this will get you more hits.

    GREEN Means GOOO !!!

    • umm May 30, 2012

      so what about rihanna?

  39. RihannasHairFlick May 30, 2012

    Well let’s see.
    Chris has proved that he’s repetitive at best and lazy at worst.
    He doesn’t seem to understand that his choreography is quite boring because we’ve become desensitized to it because we’ve established he can dance.
    He NEVER sings live and his entitled personality makes him impossible to like.,

    I get the vibe everyone around him is afraid to correct him when he’s wrong so he’s developed a habit of thinking he’s always right. He also seems to think threatening Raz B with ‘lawyers’ means anything in real life when we know that an investigation into Raz’ story is the LAST thing anybody wants.

    I hope Chris learns to realize that being a man is not about screwing h*** and acting tough but leading by example, which he has failed at doing over and over again.

    • BEYSUSREIGNS May 30, 2012

      Preach b****!!!!!!!!!!

    • Weaveney May 30, 2012

      Sing it, motha, SING IT.

      • WOLFC (We Only Live For Chris) May 30, 2012

        Beyflopsay fans agreeing with a member of the hoetanic?!

        Make sense, how many albums has 4 sold. Oh thats right. Not even 2 milli.

      • BEYSUSREIGNS May 30, 2012

        I know a Chris Brown fan didn’t just bring up album sales. B**** you got some f****** nerve! Last I checked 4, which was released in 2011 has outsold Chris’ Graffiti album an album that was released in 2009. Let’s not even comment on FAME, another album 4 has outsold, it hasn’t even gone platinum since it’s 2011 release. Please don’t try it cause you sound very delusional. & just because she’s a Rihanna stan doesn’t mean I won’t agree with a logical point of view!!

      • zania May 30, 2012

        With all of Beyonce PR she should’ve out sold him. I wonder if she had a huge scandal like CB if she could come back like he did.Maybe she could because her husband has all the right connections, with billionaires, Repubican, the Presidents, The Music Industry. Acuatlly with all that power Beyonce have , she should’ve out sold Rihanna Loud, but she didn’t.

      • BEYSREIGNS May 30, 2012

        @ZANIA Lmao you’re a delusional b**** for bringing up Loud & 4. Loud was released in 2010 4 was released it 2011. Loud has sold 1.6 million in the US & 4 has sold 1.3 million in the US which is irrelevant considering the year difference. A better comparison would have been 4 vs Talk that Talk but you’re a dumb b**** who can’t piece together a valid point. Stop being a bitter b**** & just deal with the fact that Beyonce is more talented than Chris, like who would even compare the 2?

      • zania May 30, 2012

        Beyonce didn’t sale that much more than CB. CB was hated by the world, where as Beyonce was the industry Queen, her husband getting her all the PR to promote her and you are saying that is all she sold was 1 million and some change. With first lady and all the legends trying to brain wash people in thinking that she is so great and her husband with all his connections, you tell me she didn’t sell more than 2 million. With all her PR and ass kissing she should’ve outsold Adele. CB was hated and he still was able to garned several 1 one songs and platinum singles from that album. Did Beyonce have one platinum song? Her album wasn’t as good as you say, that is why Jay is paying for her PR and to make people believe she is some icon. MJ was the greatest and he didn’t need his rich celebrity friends legends to convince the world that he is great, or a magazine that depends on the carters donation to convince their viewers that she is the best in the world. MJ actions and his talent was enough for people to say he is the greatest.

      • BEYSREIGNS May 30, 2012

        @ZANIA How delusional are you to say Jay pays for people to tribute & praise Beyonce. Stop making your fav a victim, he beat Rihanna & you’re trying to make it seem like he’s better than Beyonce because he “overcame it” you’re an idiot. Every major celeb praised MJ when he was alive just like every major celeb is praising Beyonce. MJ will always be the greatest so why are you bringing him up just to cover your lack of being able to make a point? I said 4 has sold 1.3 million in the US alone. Beyonce doesn’t need to prove anything to convince anyone she’s better than Chris Brown, just ask her peers. She’s achieved more success than Chris will ever see, 16 Grammys, 75 million albums sold as a solo artist, 40 million with DC, 4 consecutive #1 albums, & #1 movies to match. Your fav could never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      • mobwife May 30, 2012

        @BEYSUSREIGNS

        I know a Bey stan didn’t bring up sell’s figures? QUEEN ADELE has sold how many copies of 19 an dhow many of 21? Bey is being crowned this and that by the biased media but lets count those sells receipts for 4 and make them to Adele’s 21! #SIT

        And are you really comaping 4 with all is promotion..blah, blah Beyonce is the NEW KING of MUSIC blah, blah to a CD, Graffitit which as blackballed? LOL I should hope she sold me! FAME was a nice ass CD regardless of units moved. Bey is suppose to be queen she should move units, the media never calls Chris the king!

      • BEYSREIGNS May 30, 2012

        @MOBWIFE B**** stfu this is not about SLAYDELE, this is about Chris Brown & Beyonce, stay on topic. If you think it’s all about album sales you’re stupid. Look at the Spice Girls, they’ve sold over 80 million Worldwide. If Beyonce is praised it’s because she’s talented & is the best performer of our generation, you simple minded f**** want to bring every artist to try to defeat Beyonce’s stats but you sound delusional cause you know Chris will never be on Beyonce’s level!!!

  40. b**** please May 30, 2012

    SERIOUSLY THOUGH IF I HEAR ANOTHER TWITTER BEEF IN CONNECTION WITH CB AGAIN I SWEAR I’M GONNA SCREAM TILL HE HEARS MY VOICE. DAMN NOT ANOTHER ONE ALREADY WHICH MAKES ME THINK HAS CB EVER LEARNED SOMETHING FROM THE PAST AT ALL?????????????? SMDH BITCHPLEASEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

  41. virtuoso intellect May 30, 2012

    underrated for what? if he looked like rick ross his career would be nowhere, only adolescent girls suffering from low self-esteem are int his immature ass, he’s not that good a singer. he shoulda danced back-up for MJ, i’ll give him that

  42. FOLLOW ME @gdboyratedloud May 30, 2012

    @CBE why on EARTH would you give it your all on tour but lipsync at award shows????????????????????????????????? You make no sense. Award shows are where the sales are. Millions of ppl watch. Just accept the fact that Chris is overrated and is not i repeat NOT more talented than Beyonce.

    Bye

  43. MH May 30, 2012

    I feel like he could do sooooooo much better music (and attitude) wise. His songs all sound the same and I really don’t think people acknowledge him as a true singer, which is sad because he has immense talent. I really believe that he should take time to get himself together and perfect his craft, then he would be unstoppable because he has an extremely loyal fan base.

  44. Gaaglooo! May 30, 2012

    He’s Underrated Because He’s Too Immature! I Was A Big Supporter Of Him( My First Name Here Was “African Love Breezy), But Now He’s Just Acting Like A Fool! I Still Love Him, But He Need To Cut Lipsyncing On A Award Show!

  45. Speechless May 30, 2012

    Underrated?? If anything he’s OVERrated!! People hype him up to be another MJ it’s pathetic. I can’t wait until his career is over.

  46. winning May 30, 2012

    Chris Brown doesnt rate at all.

  47. Trish May 30, 2012

    CB is an entertainer much like a Janet Jackson. He has a good voice that could be better if he would work with a vocal coach but a fantastic dancer and give a great visual show. I personally can separate his personal issues from his professional work. I think it’s important that he step up his live show with more live vocals when his choreography isn’t as daunting. He needs to explore working with people who understand his sound like Ryan Leslie and Sean Garrett.

  48. Paige May 30, 2012

    you shoooo right!!!! Chris Brown is underrated… He’s hella talented and he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves!!!

  49. umm May 30, 2012

    let’s be real in a world where rihanna and katy perry are the top of the heap he is def underrated. the reason why some of you don’t like him is because you try to live through your favorite artist instead of listening to the music that they make. It’s funny that supposed music lovers only care about how much somebody sold.

  50. lolita May 30, 2012

    I try to leave the personal issues alone when talking about his craft. Artistically hes been up and down recently. His first 2 albums are classics. Like people are saying – so much potential but plenty of growing to do.

    Lets be honest tho – part of what makes him such a joy to watch and listen to is his over-the-top good looks. Nothing overrated about that!

  51. yeyay May 30, 2012

    how u figure? Underrated? No, I think Chris is just right…he still gets radio play, awards, and award show performances…he has not been blackballed by the powers that be in the industry…I think his obsession with being a rapper is hurting him more than anything….

  52. geeeeeesssss May 30, 2012

    he did this to himself he could have been the best thing since sliced bread but that hot temper and ugly tatts makes him no different fro the next r-and-b hiphop gimmick.
    he’s real talented but needs to find himself

    • chianne May 31, 2012

      Nice to see someone else who understands how good he had/has the potential to be. Its sad.

      BUt leave the tatoos out of it. I like them, and am not alone! The issue is the anger control – the two instances in over three years. Not exactly a chronic problem.

  53. Latin Lover May 30, 2012

    C.B is very underrated. He can hold his own with anyone.
    However, I `m sick of people saying that Usher is the next
    Michael Jackson. That`s B.S. Usher can dance everyday
    all day& night and will never be Michael. Their was only
    M.J.

  54. Teacher May 30, 2012

    RazB’s f*** buddy is a FLOP!

    • Gaaglooo! May 30, 2012

      Messy Meeessy Messsy!!

      • Teacher May 31, 2012

        LOL 😀

    • mobwife May 30, 2012

      And Rihanna is the industry’s H** & a FLOP <– at anyones house for a night 🙂 drop, spread eagle, and roll!!

  55. Journey Israel May 30, 2012

    They want to hold him back beat down chris brown so that someone who looks like them can come up, however still he rises.

    • yeyay May 30, 2012

      Yeah, and this “They” releases all those wack rap mixtapes and remixes of popular rap songs with lyrics that create more bad press…Pul-lease…

      • mobwife May 31, 2012

        He is doing what other’s in his generation are doing so why is it just aproblem with Chris Brown. How many ppl remixed and rapped over his song DEUCES? MANY, MANY, MANY FOLKS! If they like his beat and jump on a remix why can he do the same?

        As for Rihanna claiming a remix was about her, well that’s her damn problem. She should no better than to sleep with a CIRCLE OF INDUSTRY “FRIENDS”!…ewwww!

      • yeyay May 31, 2012

        @mobwife My post wasn’t a diss to Chris Brown..Just an observation…he doesn’t need the wannabe RnB Thug to sell…he actually turns the mainstream off with that…at his peak of success, Chris Brown wasn’t doing the childish rap mixtape stuff…I think his talent as a sing/songwriter/dancer/creator would stand out more without all that nonsense…we’ll see how long Thug RnB Chris Brown lasts…and how many s** songs does he need?????

    • mobwife May 31, 2012

      THIS RIGHT HERE!! 🙂

      See Adele is the new QUEEN OF SOUL for more details on the plot! Adele is good but could never stand up against a true SOUL SINGER, the ones that are surpressed and shoved out of the music industy on a regular basis!

  56. Peter Griffin May 30, 2012

    I don’t like him, but he’s the only male singer who’s music I listen to. So compaired to Justin Bieber & Bruno Mars (who’s music I can can’t stand) he’s underrated. Though Jason Derulo is a male singer who’s more underrated (I ain’t a fan of his either only some of his music).

  57. Girrrl May 30, 2012

    He’s overrated. He sings and raps in a whiny tone and with a lisp that people are pretending not to notice. He has lip synced at the past award shows because he was dancing but he is supposed to be a singer. His fans ignore that. He’s lucky to have a career after beating up Rihanna which his fans say is her fault even though he has proven he has anger issues. I’m convinced that if he was not light skinned he would not have had his success.

  58. Paul May 30, 2012

    i feel like this topic was made for the sake of making a topic. cb isn’t being underrated. being in controversies doesn’t make you one. seriously,,,,

  59. B4REAL02 May 31, 2012

    Underrated??? He gets all the praise and glory he needs and wins plenty awards….so why is this question being asked?

    • Chris Is Stuck and Needs Growth May 31, 2012

      The same EXACT thing I thought when I saw this post. I think TGJ noticed the past comments on the other post and can see ppl are starting to see through ole Chris… starting from the common folks on up./lol

  60. NOTSUOH May 31, 2012

    I BELIEVE HES OVERRATED!!! HES ON EVERYTHING!!!

  61. Chris Is Stuck and Needs Growth May 31, 2012

    However, despite being the closest act this generation has to the Janet and Paula’s of the world- by way of choreography and production value- Brown’s craft is oft overshadowed by the controversies.<— This should have said is his craft being overshadowed by his outstanding dancing.

    Listen, I don't think no one can deny Chris is talented and has immense potential to be great; however, he still needs lots of development. Do me a favor… close your eyes and tell me what 's the first attribute that comes to mind when you hear Chris Brown? I would put my neck on the chopping board that his dancing is probably the 1st in many ppl mind. That's a problem. Now it wasn't a problem pre… Beyonce's existence but it is now. Back when Janet, Paula and even MJ were on top, ppl didn't expect " POP STARS" to be that vocally talent. Your vocal powerhouses mainly wowed ppl by standing still… Whitney, Mariah, Aretha, Gladys and'em.. they didn't dance. Now it could be argued Tina and James B. were two who were the whole package but their voices are soooo soulful I don't know if they would have had the BEST ( as in they do have some ) cross over appeal. Any who.. Beyonce has effed it up for everybody behind her. Chick made it her biz to do what the heir of a past great does… takes it up a notch. MJ had great vocals but much like Chris began to focused mostly on his dancing and performance.. .. he still sounded good but his primary focus was performance, production and his music. Bey studied and said she wanted to be good in all. Singing, dancing, performing, production and musically. Chris has some of those qualities but not all and that's why he's not underrated. He's good but not great. Dude makes awesome music but that's just one element and he still hasn't perfect how to perform that awesome music live. He can dance, has a lot of energy but isn't the best performer. His live productions have cool concepts/themes but they aren't brought to life wife. There's a distinct difference in being able to dance well, having a lot of energy during the dance and performing. Your performance is how you sell what you are good at. He's good but not selling… not evoking enough from the spectators. This is why ppl like Mj and Bey can scale back on how intricate their choreo is b/c they will perform the p*** out of what they have. Chris also doesn't connect well with his audience. Sad b/c it took me to watch the videos posted above to really focus in on his vocals. They aren't bad but aren't great. The AMA performance was so basic and he didn't connect.. that's the biggest thing. He has yet to become the moment… or have moment within his performances. He has this embarrassed, scared to look you in the eye thing going on. Find somebody in that crowd and make love to those lyrics to that person will melt. Chris seemed mentally disconnected from his crowd man…ahhh b/c I feel like all it takes is somebody telling his this and holding him to that standard. He clicks out but with himself as every watches… not good. Always be conscious… always. Basically, he needs someone with better insight on his team to tap into his full potential. Right now he's average but with REALLY good music. And don't ignore the guys has almost no comp..lol Usher is older and seems to be ok with being good. He has accept his missed is shot at being King.. Trey and Bruno don't dance. Miguel cud be he's too niched. That's like Prince and MJ competing. Basically there's nobody coming for his lane… maybe he needs that.

    • chianne June 1, 2012

      Good analysis – but I don’t go along with the part re: his not connecting with his audience. I think he connects VERY well. You don’t look people in the eye with an audience of 10,000. You look and speak to the crowd, and get the crowd going. And CB does that so naturally. I’ve seen him 4 times live, and have felt so energized and connected in those shows. Chris welcomes us, has us sing choruses, speaks to those up in the rafters, seduces one girl on stage, improvises and jokes – and says thanks and goodbye. Man, I feel connected. And LOTS of others feel he is unsurpasable live. That is one of his strengths. He looks ’embarrassed’ -? Really don’t get it

  62. glum June 1, 2012

    Underrated? Pfffft don’t make me laugh.

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