Check Out Chris Brown's Heartbreaking "X," The Title Track Off His New Album
Chris Brown is back, and he's sadder than ever. "X," a surprisingly sensitive number, is his latest single and the title track from his upcoming sixth full-length record. The song is a harrowing ballad, outlining the moment you realize you're in a toxic relationship—and you have to get out, fast.
It begins slow, building a foundation on a simple beat and the singer's signature pipes. A minute or so in, it morphs into a club banger, reflecting Brown's empowering repetition of "I swear to God I'm moving on."
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