BET AWARDS 2022: 5 of Our Favorite Songs from 2021's ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist’ Winner Chris Brown
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Chris Brown took home the “Best Male R&B/ Pop Artist” award at the BET Awards 2021, beating some of music’s most talented male crooners, including R&B newcomer Giveon, 6lack, Anderson .Paak, The Weeknd, and industry veteran Tank. With the culture’s biggest night in entertainment rapidly approaching, we’re looking back at past shows, winners, nominees, and other memorable moments only happening on the BET Awards stage. So join us as we look back at five of our records from last year’s “Best Male R&B/ Pop Artist” winner Chris Brown. And be sure to tune into the BET Awards Sunday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
“Kiss Kiss” ft T-Pain
Chris tapped auto-tune aficionado T-Pain for this uptempo hip hop and R&B-inspired track “Kiss Kiss” off the Virginia native’s second studio album Exclusive. The music video was shot at Florida International University's University Park campus in Miami, Florida. The star gave fans an early look into his acting skill as he plays both nerd and jock, both trying to grab the attention of the same girl.
“Loyal” ft Lil Wayne and Tyga
In 2014, Chris gave an unforgettable performance of this hit single “Loyal,” featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga at the BET Awards and Soul Train Awards. This record has several remixes, including an East Coast version featuring French Montana and Too $hort representing the West Coast.
“No Air“ ft Jordin Sparks
Chris and Jordin Sparks team up for this soulful ”No Air.” The single went platinum and earned Sparks her first Grammy nomination.
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“Look at Me Now“ ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes
Released as the second single from Brown's fourth studio album F.A.M.E. on Feb. 2011 ad quickly solidified its status as a standout track. The single earned Chris two Grammy nominations at the 54th annual event and “Best Collaboration” at the 2011 BET Awards.
“Run It” ft Juelz Santana
The multitalented star rose to prominence thanks to the success of his breakout single “Run It,” featuring Juelz Santana. The song also appeared on Chris’s debut self-titled album Chris Brown and was produced by super-producer Scott Storch.
Tune into BET Awards 2022 Sunday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
