Charlie Brown (singer)

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Charlie Brown
Background information
Born (1986-10-20) 20 October 1986 (age 36)
London, United Kingdom
Genres R&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2012–present
Websitewww.twitter.com/charliebrownldn

Charlie Brown (born 20 October 1986) is a British singer and songwriter from London. [1] He supported N-Dubz star Dappy on his UK tour in 2012. [2] His single "On My Way" was released by All Around the World Productions. [3] [4]

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Career

2012–present: Breakthrough

On 2 December 2012, Brown released his debut single "Dependency", the song features vocals from Yungen and Ms D. He released his second single "She Makes Me" on 19 December 2012. He released the single "On My Way" which was released by All Around the World Productions on 24 March 2013, the song peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, making it his first and only top ten single. In July 2013 he released the single "Floodgates". On 8 June he had duetted with Misha B on "Floodgates Part 2", which was officially released 21 July. [5] He released the single "Bones" on 13 October 2013.

Discography

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[6]
AUS
[7]
BEL
[8]
CZE
[9]
IRL
[10]
SCO
[11]
SLO
[12]
2012"Dependency" [13]
(featuring Yungen and Ms D)
non-album singles
"She Makes Me"
2013"On My Way"7735835751026
"Floodgates"
"Bones"
"—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

YearTitle
2012"Dependency"
"She Makes Me"
2013"On My Way"
"Floodgates (Part 2)"
(featuring Misha B)
"Bones"

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