Studio Album · No. 6
X Songwriting Credits by Chris Brown
Produced by Diplo, Danja, RoccStar, Nic Nac, Free School · Engineered by Jaycen Joshua (mixing), Brian Springer (mixing), Marcella Araica (mixing)
Holds writing credit on 17 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 17 / 17 documented
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Chris Brown carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
X brought disco and soul influences into Chris Brown's R&B formula alongside production from Diplo, Danja, Nic Nac, RoccStar, and others. Mixing was handled by Jaycen Joshua, Brian Springer, and Marcella Araica. The album produced two confirmed Hot 100 singles from its standard-edition tracklist: "Loyal" featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga peaked at #9, and "New Flame" featuring Usher and Rick Ross reached #27. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 57th Grammy Awards in 2015 and achieved RIAA 2× Platinum certification.
X is Chris Brown's sixth studio album, released September 16, 2014. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album featured the hit singles 'New Flame' featuring Usher and Rick Ross, and 'Loyal' featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga, which peaked at number nine on the Hot 100. X demonstrated Brown's versatility by blending contemporary R&B production with hip-hop influences and international collaborations.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
X
|
Chris BrownDewain Whitmore Jr.Amber Streeter | Christopher Maurice BrownDewain Whitmore Jr.Amber Streeter | DiploDjemba DjembaRoccStar | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Add Me In
|
Chris BrownEric BellingerNieman Johnson | Christopher Maurice BrownEric BellingerNieman Johnson | DanjaRoccStar | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Loyal
#9
|
Chris BrownTy Dolla SignLil WayneTyga | Christopher Maurice BrownTyrone William Griffin Jr.Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.Michael Nguyen-Stevenson | Nic NacKragen | Chris Brown (Vocals)Lil Wayne (Featured Rap)Tyga (Featured Rap) |
| 4 |
New Flame
#27
|
Chris BrownKeith ThomasJustin JohnsonVerse SimmondsEric BellingerRick RossMark PittsUsher | Christopher Maurice BrownKeith ThomasJustin JohnsonMaurice SimmondsEric BellingerWilliam Leonard Roberts IIMark PittsUsher Raymond IV | Count Justice | Chris Brown (Vocals)Usher (Featured Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Rap) |
| 5 |
Songs on 12 Play
|
Chris BrownVerse SimmondsTrey SongzR. Kelly | Christopher Maurice BrownMaurice SimmondsTrey SongzRobert Sylvester Kelly | Mel & Mus | Chris Brown (Vocals)Trey Songz (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
101 (Interlude)
|
Chris Brown | Christopher Maurice Brown | AmbianceSoundzLukas Nathanson | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Drown in It
|
Chris BrownR. Kelly | Christopher Maurice BrownRobert Sylvester Kelly | Dennis-Manuel PetersDaniel CoriglieMario BakovicR. Kelly | Chris Brown (Vocals)R. Kelly (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Came to Do
|
Chris Brown | Christopher Maurice Brown | Nic NacKragen | Chris Brown (Vocals)Akon (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Stereotype
|
Chris BrownDewain Whitmore Jr.HillsEric BellingerNieman Johnson | Christopher Maurice BrownDewain Whitmore Jr.HillsEric BellingerNieman Johnson | DanjaRoccStar | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Time for Love
|
Chris BrownRyan BuendiaLauren Christy | Christopher Maurice BrownRyan BuendiaLauren Christy | Free SchoolMichael McHenryDeezleEvan Voytas | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Lady in a Glass Dress (Interlude)
|
Chris Brown | Christopher Maurice Brown | Hey DJ | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Autumn Leaves
|
Chris BrownKendrick Lamar | Christopher Maurice BrownKendrick Lamar Duckworth | B.A.M.RoccStar | Chris Brown (Vocals)Kendrick Lamar (Featured Rap) |
| 13 |
Do Better
|
Chris BrownBrandy | Christopher Maurice BrownBrandy | Glass John | Chris Brown (Vocals)Brandy (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
See You Around
|
Chris Brown | Christopher Maurice Brown | Anonymous | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 15 |
Don't Be Gone Too Long
|
Chris BrownMichael McHenryRyan BuendiaKyle EdwardsCathy DennisClarence Coffee Jr. | Christopher Maurice BrownMichael McHenryRyan BuendiaKyle EdwardsCathy DennisClarence Coffee Jr. | Free SchoolBabydaddy | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 16 |
Body Shots
|
Chris BrownVerse SimmondsNicolò ArquillaDaniele AutoreJoseph Bereal | Christopher Maurice BrownMaurice SimmondsNicolò ArquillaDaniele AutoreJoseph Bereal | RazihelRoccStar | Chris Brown (Vocals) |
| 17 |
Drunk Texting
|
Chris BrownVerse SimmondsVictoria McCants | Christopher Maurice BrownMaurice SimmondsVictoria McCants | TBHitsSteven Franks | Chris Brown (Vocals)Jhené Aiko (Featured Vocals) |