Album of the week
Chris Brown – BROWN (The Chocolate Edition)
Sometimes, an album needs a second chance.
The Chocolate Edition was released on 19 June 2026.
To be honest, the original BROWN did not really connect with me. Perhaps it was too long for me; perhaps I simply could not find my way into it.
Then came the newly released Chocolate Edition, with ten new songs at the beginning, and they are brilliant.
What has always fascinated me about him is that he moves through a melody as he sings it. His voice sometimes seems almost acrobatic: small runs, unexpected turns, rhythmic shifts, harmonies and details you often notice only on a second listen. He moves with the beat rather than singing above it.
With 37 songs, this version is very extensive too. But those ten new pieces at the beginning give me exactly the way in that I did not find with the original release.
The record immediately makes you want to snap your fingers along. You hear an artist who, after more than 20 years in music, knows exactly what he can do with his voice.
What stays with me
An album gets a second chance
For me, this version of the album works much better than the original release.
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Putting the record in context
How this album sounds
- Genres
- R&B · Pop
- Album type
- Studio album
- Listening moods
- Rhythm & energy
- Sound & instrumentation
- Beats · Rhythmic vocal work · Vocal harmonies
- Language
- English
The track list
The songs on this record
Chris Brown · BROWN (The Chocolate Edition)
This track list and the running times refer to the digital edition linked below. A different vinyl track sequence has not been confirmed here; please check the specific pressing before buying.
| No. | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Loose | 2:51 |
| 02 | Man On A Mission (feat. Wizkid) | 3:52 |
| 03 | Save Me | 2:49 |
| 04 | Just the Bro (feat. Tyga & Ty Dolla $ign) | 3:24 |
| 05 | GP | 3:34 |
| 06 | Nthn2tlkbout | 2:43 |
| 07 | 4Ever | 2:48 |
| 08 | No Signal | 3:20 |
| 09 | Still Human | 3:04 |
| 10 | Appreciate It | 3:14 |
| 11 | Leave Me Alone | 6:03 |
| 12 | Obvious | 3:06 |
| 13 | Honey Pack | 3:09 |
| 14 | It Depends (feat. Bryson Tiller) | 4:31 |
| 15 | Fallin‘ (feat. Leon Thomas) | 4:26 |
| 16 | Hate Me | 2:18 |
| 17 | Call Your Name (feat. Sexyy Red & GloRilla) | 4:31 |
| 18 | For The Moment | 3:26 |
| 19 | F**k and Party (feat. Vybz Kartel) | 4:37 |
| 20 | Red Rum (feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again) | 3:32 |
| 21 | It’s Not You It’s Me | 3:07 |
| 22 | Cry For Me | 2:26 |
| 23 | Say Nothin‘ | 3:06 |
| 24 | Slow Jamz (feat. Lucky Daye) | 3:30 |
| 25 | Perfect Timing (feat. Fridayy) | 4:18 |
| 26 | In My Head | 2:48 |
| 27 | What’s Love | 3:25 |
| 28 | Something In The Water | 3:16 |
| 29 | Won’t Let Me Leave | 2:58 |
| 30 | #BODYGOALS (feat. Tank) | 2:28 |
| 31 | Colours | 3:28 |
| 32 | Skin To Skin | 2:45 |
| 33 | Theme Song | 3:03 |
| 34 | Your Time | 2:48 |
| 35 | It’s Personal | 2:57 |
| 36 | Holy Blindfold | 2:46 |
| 37 | Present | 3:17 |
About this release
Released (digital reference edition): 19.06.2026
Audio tracks: 37 · Running time: 123:44 minutes · Sum of the listed track lengths
Digital edition rights notice: ℗ 2026 RCA Records, under exclusive license from Chris Brown Entertainment
Sources: Apple Music · Digital track list
Checked on 12 October 2026. Running times can vary by edition and rounding. Rights information for a digital edition does not confirm the label of a different pressing.
Vinyl for your collection
I have not currently found a reliably available vinyl edition for this recommendation. You will find the listening links above.
Vinyl offers last checked on 11 October 2026.
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Explore further
Here you can listen to BROWN in the Chocolate Edition yourself. Your own listening will tell you which songs and which side of Chris Brown stay with you.
Chris Brown · Official artist website
Chris Brown · Official Instagram account
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