Below you will find a video of Chris Brown previewing his “I Invented Head” song from his Valentine’s Day release mixtape ‘In My Zone’. It is me or does poor Chrissy seem like he is really trying to REACH for something with this song? I mean really… Check it out after the jump!

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“Fallin’ Down” – Chris Brown

On December 8, 2009, Chris Brown will release his highly anticipated album, “Graffiti”, which I’m sure the “dedicated” fans of his can appreciate. The album has a VERY “tacky but shady apologetic” theme throughout. One can’t blame him for being sorry, but it’s a bit much to be doing song after song. I feel he made the wrong decision when trying to go the Rihanna route about addressing the issues between them two.

One thing he did NOT do that she did was to make a COHESIVE “tell all” album! He is really all over the place with this album. Brown is said to have written about 80% of the songs on “Graffiti”, so these are mostly his words and not those of other producers and songwriters.

In his own defense, he stated that he wants to move past this and go on with his life. Maybe this is his way of doing it, but most of Brown’s songs say otherwise. He’s expressively harsh, conflicting and cynical and shows no signs of apologetic ex lover.

I will admit that “Graffiti” has some songs that from a musical standpoint I like; “I Can Transform Ya (ft Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz)”, “Pass Out (ft Eva Simons)”, “Fallin’ Down”, “Movie”, and “Chase Our Love”. Most of the songs on his album, besides the ones listed, aren’t worth mentioning as they are filled with overly apologetic clichés and/or  shady lyrics.

“I Can Transform Ya (ft Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz)”

Brown’s lead single, written, and featuring Swizz Beats along with Lil Wayne. The thick beat is contagious and makes you move. The drums are constant for the duration of the song, and don’t slow down during the chorus. This is one of the better songs on the album as it has no relation to half concocted apologies or a hidden underlining of shade.

“Pass Out (ft Eva Simons)”

This song gives a bit of “Disturbia” and “Forever” smashed into one song.  It features Eva Simons an up and coming singer from the U.K. and is produced by Brian Kennedy. It’s an up tempo dance track that warrants the body to the dance floor. “Pass Out’s” Pop/Dance feel will be a major hit Europe and clubs alike worldwide.

“Fallin’ Down”

On “Fallin’ Down”, Brown sings about him trying to maintain the real CB, his pride, and ego while living in this cruel world. He sings “….I’ve given up everything in exchange for being alone. I’m Shaking these demons underneath all the pride… Can you imagine the weight of the world, placed on your shoulders? Trapped in this world, no one can reach you, so no one can help you!” This song has the best lyrical content and delivery to me on the whole album. Shoutouts to producer Charlie Bereal for this one.

“Movie”

“Movie” is a part of the deluxe edition bonus disc of “Graffiti”; this song sampled the piano from Janet Jackson’s song “Again”.  The Jevon Hill produced track gives the perfect scene; the actors, the wardrobe, the script, and everything in between as Brown gives intimate details of a hot erotic night with a suspecting lover. The slow tempo song has the right mixture of current production beats but keeps it very classic, old school R&B. If you listen closely, you can hear Brown pay homage to New Edition’s song “Can You Stand The Rain”.

“Chase Our Love”

Here is another deluxe edition bonus disc track. Produced and written by Chris Brown, along with Jean Baptiste, Michael McHenry, Nick Marsh & Ryan Buendia, this song is a very fun mid-tempo dance track. It nestled in futuristic beats, heavy snares, and synthesizers. It’s it giving me a summer track vibe. I can picture it now, Brown in a video with his boo on the passenger side of his ride, laughing and having a grand old time. There is nothing like a happy love song; riding high and in love.

Unfortunately, Chris Brown’s album isn’t as cohesive as my playlist of favorite songs. The damaging incident between Rihanna and himself will out rule the work he put into this album. Although I’m not a fan of this album, I do believe it was a great attempt by Brown to put his emotions and feelings into music.

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In stores next Tuesday, December 8th, The Mechanical Dummy aka Chris Brown will debut his 3rd studio album “Graffiti” in stores and online. You can listen to the album right now via Rhapsody! Be sure you take a close listen to “Famous Girl”, he GOES IN on you know who!!!!

Chris is also currently on an up close and personal concert tour across the US in an effort to promote his album and show love to his faithful fans. You can catch him tomorrow if you’re in the A at Center Stage at 8pm and can find a ticket scalper.

Big Shout out to our twitter buddy ElectroLov3 for the tip on the Rhapsody streaming!

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We’ll have the OFFICIAL album review over the weekend!

Check Out Chris Brown Album Video Teaser!

Chris Brown – Graffiti Promo (Directed by BBGUN) from bbgun on Vimeo.