X Is Near - The release of Chris Brown's sixth studio album, X, is near (September 16), but we got a chance to hear it in advance and we like what we've heard. This project fuses pop, dance and traditional R&B, so his fans are in for a treat. Here are five things we enjoyed about X, starting with the fact that he channeled Michael Jackson and did a good job. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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The Collabos! - Chris Brown's collabos are so on point. From Trey Songz to Kendrick Lamar to Brandy, they all really helped this project come together. (Photos from Left: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for EJAF, Prince Williams/FilmMagic)
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Something for Everyone - There are uptempo tracks, pop songs and straight-up R&B cuts. The music can be slow and sexy one minute and ready to party the next. (Photo: Tom Briglia/FilmMagic)
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Rewind! - This is a cohesive project that can be played from back to front over and over, which is an anomaly these days since we're now in the age of the single. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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The Talent Is Real - People can be hard on Chris Brown but one thing no one can take away from him is that he is truly talented. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)
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