Chris Brown is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor born in 1989. He taught himself to sing and dance at a young age and was involved in his church choir. Inspired by Michael Jackson, Brown wanted to initially pursue a career in rap but found success in R&B and pop music. At age 16, Brown released his self-titled debut album featuring the lead single "Run It". Some of his most popular songs include "With You", "No Air", and "Forever", establishing himself as a prominent artist in the late 2000s.