Questions (Chris Brown song)
"Questions" | ||||
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Single by Chris Brown | ||||
from the album Heartbreak on a Full Moon | ||||
Released | August 16, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Length | 2:09 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
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Chris Brown singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Questions" on YouTube |
"Questions" is a song by American singer Chris Brown from his eighth studio album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon (2017). It was released by RCA Records as the fifth single from the album on August 16, 2017.[1]
Background[]
In 2016, in a now deleted video from his Instagram account, Brown previewed some sections of the song whilst painting in his house.[2] In July 2017, he announced the pending release of upcoming singles from his album.[3] Later on August 4, 2017, he released "Pills & Automobiles", that features guest vocals from American trap artists Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Kodak Black,[4] as a promotional single, then on August 14, 2017, he announced the dropping of the third official single from the album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon, for August 16, which was "Questions".[5]
Composition[]
"Questions" is an uptempo song with a "dancehall groove",[6] produced by A1 Bentley, Pip Kembo and B HAM that samples Kevin Lyttle’s 2003 hit song "Turn Me On".[7][8][9][10] In the song Brown asks to a girl that catches his eye if he could take her home for the night.[6]
Music video[]
On August 16, 2017, Brown uploaded the music video for "Questions" on his YouTube and Vevo account.[11]
Track listing[]
- Digital download[1]
- "Questions" – 2:09
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[34] | Platinum | 70,000 |
Canada (Music Canada)[35] | Gold | 40,000 |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[36] | Gold | 15,000 |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[37] | Gold | 45,000 |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[38] | Gold | 10,000 |
United Kingdom (BPI)[39] | Platinum | 600,000 |
United States (RIAA)[40] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Questions - Single by Chris Brown on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "From the moment you was dancing in the party, pushing all on me / Giving everything, you're giving everything tonight / And if you thought you could get away from me and get away from me / Girl, just take your time (time, time), you're coming home with me tonight". Genius. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown Teases New Summer Singles". Rap-Up. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown - Pills And Automobiles Feat. Kodak Black, Yo Gotti & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie - Stream [New Song]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "New Music: Chris Brown – 'QUESTIONS'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Chris Brown Drops New Song 'Questions,' Announces Album Release Date". The Boombox. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown's 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon' Gets Spooky Release Date". Jetmag.com. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown Announces Release Date For New Album 'Heartbreak On A Full Moon' - HipHop-N-More". Hiphop-n-more.com. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown Announces 'Heartbreak On A Full Moon' Release Date". Billboard.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown - Questions - Stream [New Song]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ ChrisBrownVEVO (16 August 2017). "Chris Brown - Questions (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #435". auspOp. August 26, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Chris Brown – Questions" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Chris Brown – Questions" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201741 into search. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 33, 2017)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Chris Brown – Questions" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
- ^ "The Official Lebanese Top 20 - Chris Brown". The Official Lebanese Top 20. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Chris Brown – Questions" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Chris Brown – Questions". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201740 into search. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Chris Brown – Questions". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Year-End 2017". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #446". auspOp. November 11, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Chris Brown – Questions". Music Canada. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Chris Brown – Questions". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – Chris Brown – Questions". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved December 18, 2018. Scroll through the page-list below until year 2019 to obtain certification.
- ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Chris Brown; 'Questions')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- ^ "British single certifications – Chris Brown – Questions". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 5, 2019.Select singles in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Questions in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Questions". Recording Industry Association of America.
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