Chris Brown will present “Fine China” to the world on Monday. On the eve of its release, singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger spoke to Rap-Up TV about co-writing the R&B record, which serves as the first single off Chris’ sixth album X.

“When you hear that, it’s gonna be something that Chris hasn’t done yet,” said the hitmaker, who’s previously written for Chris as well as Usher and Justin Bieber. “He really, really went back to the days of Sam Cooke, but we were still able to keep it 2013 at the same time.”

X is a throwback to the past. “Justin Timberlake really opened the lane for real music and we’re just gonna go running through it,” added Bellinger, whose mixtape Born II Sing, Vol. 3 drops April 15. “For so long, people have been deprived of that kind of sound.”

The album was heavily inspired by Michael Jackson, whose influence can be heard on the Danja-produced “Add Me In,” which he also penned. “I studied Michael so much and never do I get to really embody that. On this project, they were like, ‘Just do Michael.’”

Being around Chris in the studio made him realize his remarkable talent. “He was born to do this. He’s our new Michael Jackson. They can say whatever they want about him, but no one can knock his talent.”

Young Jeezy murders the clubs with the remix to his DJ Mustard-produced banger “R.I.P.” featuring YG, Kendrick Lamar, and Chris Brown, who takes a thinly-veiled shot at Drake on his verse.

“If you started from the bottom, gon’ and come out the closet,” raps Breezy in reference to Drake’s single.

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Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna aren’t the only stars set to appear on Chris Brown’s new album X. Nicki Minaj has just been added to the guest list.

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Chris Brown has been everywhere this week. He capped off his press blitz with a return visit to “Big Boy’s Neighborhood” on Power 106 on Friday. Breezy spoke about his new album X, due in June or July, his beefs with Drake and Frank Ocean, being compared to Tupac, and collaborating with Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez.

On his relationship with Drake: “It’s not entertainment for me. It’s just more of me being real, saying what I gotta say. I ain’t out here trying to go at him, I ain’t got people after him. I have my differences and he has his. His music’s still hot.”

On his fight with Frank Ocean: “Some stuff went down, but it’s whatever. It’s always sensationalized and always blown out of proportion. I got respect for his music. I got respect for everybody else, so I ain’t really tryna go back down that route. Everything for me is moving forward.”

On collaborating with Rihanna: “Right now, I have a couple songs that I wrote for her album and mine that she’s featured on. The song’s called ‘Put It Up.’”

On comparisons to Tupac: “I just identify with a young black male who deals with trials and tribulations and can express his art through his poetry. I’m passionate so I can identify with that. Everything I do, I wear my heart on my sleeve.”

On working with Jennifer Lopez: “I’m just writing for her album. I got a couple other songs on my album that would be a great girl feature, especially for me and J.Lo. I just want to do a dope dance video with me and her.”

Hear him speak on these topics and more in the videos below.

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Chris Brown showed off his artistic skills once again, spray painting a mural in Miami on Wednesday. Breezy collaborated with Neo-pop artist Romero Britto on the graffitied horse and skeleton cowboy, which he painted against the wall of a building. It was all in the name of his Best Buddies International charity.

“Painting with Romero Britto today in Miami!! Art is an expression of life. Dreams come true everyday,” tweeted Breezy, who was seen taking cigarette breaks in between his work.

He previously gave his fans a peek into the artistic process by posting a video of him collaborating with graffiti artist Slick.

On April 1, Chris will release “Fine China,” the first single off his sixth album X.

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Chris Brown is leaving the drama behind and focusing on his music. The R&B superstar has previewed new material from his upcoming sixth album X, which includes collaborations with Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar.

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Chris Brown has had his fair share of trouble in the past, but he’s turning a new page. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old singer stopped by Ryan Seacrest’s studio for a candid conversation about his personal and professional life. Nothing was off limits—from reuniting with Rihanna (“I’m eternally grateful and thankful”) to his past mistakes (“I can’t go around blaming”) to his fight with a valet over $10 to why he deleted his Instagram page.

He also shared details about his upcoming sixth album X and getting in the studio with Jennifer Lopez.

“Fine China,” the first single off X, drops April 1.

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Fabolous gives us a peek at the short film for “Ready,” his collaboration with Chris Brown. In the two-minute trailer, the Brooklyn MC calls up Kevin Hart for girl advice (and some comic relief), while model Jessica White plays his love interest. Loso’s new album Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power is due this summer.

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