Billboard Names Chris Brown ‘Artist of The Year’; Lil Wayne, Rihanna and Alicia Keys Makes The List
Written by HipHopRX Denise on December 14th, 2008 in Awards/Award Shows, Entertainment, Books/Magazines, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Music News, News.
R&B singer Chris Brown, 19, has been named by Billboard Magazine as 2008’s top artist based on a number of factors which include album sales, radio airplay, internet streams and digital downloads.
The singer told Billboard in an interview Thursday, “It’s bigger than what I can ever imagine. It’s unexpected totally, so it’s a surprise.”
The singer should be thankful due to the number of hits he’s had this year which include “With You,” “Forever” and the collaboration with American Idol Winner Jordin Sparks on the track “No Air.”
On last month, the multi-talented artist won three awards at the American Music Awards, including artist of the year and most recently he was nominated for two Grammy Awards for the 51st Grammy Awards. The 51st Grammy Awards will take place on February 8, 2009 and will broadcast on CBS at 8PM EST.
Others following behind the singer on the list of Billboard’s top artists include Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, amongst others.
The humble singer goes on to give some inside news on what’s upcoming for him by stating that he is working on new music with his girlfriend and R&B/Pop singer Rihanna.
“I actually have a couple of songs written already that would be dope collaborations between me and her,” he said. “And I’m writing for her new album now.”
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December 15th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
WTF UGH MAN I DONT LIKE RHIANNA MAN SHE TOOK MY MAN CHRIS BROWN BUT LUCKELY DO SHE KNOW HE WITH ME EVERY NIGHT AND SOME MORE SHIT CUHZ I AINT TRIPPING BECAUSE MY SHOES TIED AND SHIT SO YEA IM MS.kENNy B. AND I DONT CARE ABOUT ANY THING ELSE CUHZ
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:48 pm
[…] in December, before the alleged assault, Brown made a statement that the two [Rihanna and himself] were actually collaborating working together on her upcoming […]