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{{Infobox album
| name = X
| type = studio
| artist = [[Chris Brown]]
| cover = Chris Brown X.jpg
| caption = Standard edition cover. Deluxe edition features a golden X.
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2014|09|16}}
| recorded = 2012–2014
| studio = {{hlist|Glenwood Place ([[Burbank, California]])|Allure (Hollywood, California)|[[Record Plant]] (Los Angeles, California)|[[Chalice Recording Studios|Chalice]] (Hollywood, California)}}
| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
| length = {{Duration|m=60|s=16}}
| label =
* [[RCA Records|RCA]]
* CBE
| producer =
* Ambiance
* Anonymous
* B.A.M.
* [[Babydaddy]]
* Count Justice
* Daniel Coriglie
* [[Danja (record producer)|Danja]]
* Dennis-Manuel Peters
* [[Diplo]]
* Free School
* Freshm3n III
* Glass John
* Hey DJ
* Mario Bakovic
* Mel & Mus
* [[Nic Nac]]
* PK
* [[R. Kelly]]
* Razihel
* [[RoccStar]]
* [[Soundz]]
* Steven Franks
* [[TBHits]]
* Tra Beats
| prev_title = [[Fortune (Chris Brown album)|Fortune]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = [[Fan of a Fan: The Album]]
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{Singles
| name = X
| type = studio
| single1 = [[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]
| single1date = March 29, 2013
| single2 = [[Don't Think They Know]]
| single2date = June 17, 2013
| single3 = [[Love More]]
| single3date = July 16, 2013
| single4 = [[Loyal (Chris Brown song)|Loyal]]
| single4date = December 19, 2013
| single5 = [[New Flame]]
| single5date = June 30, 2014
}}
}}
'''''X''''' is the sixth studio album by American singer [[Chris Brown]]. It was released on September 16, 2014, by CBE Entertainment and [[RCA Records]]. The album serves as the follow-up to his fifth album ''[[Fortune (Chris Brown album)|Fortune]]'' (2012).<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/x-mw0002586461|title=X – Chris Brown|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|last=Kellmam|first=Andy|access-date=December 23, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918013854/http://www.allmusic.com/album/x-mw0002586461|archive-date=September 18, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Mikael">{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-review-chris-brown-plays-it-both-ways-on-x-20140915-story.html|title=Review: Chris Brown plays it both ways on long-delayed 'X'|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|last=Wood|first=Mikael|date=September 17, 2014|access-date=September 17, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916175458/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-review-chris-brown-plays-it-both-ways-on-x-20140915-story.html|archive-date=September 16, 2014}}</ref> Brown for the album worked with several producers, including [[RoccStar]], [[Danja (record producer)|Danja]], [[Nic Nac]], [[Diplo]] and others. The album also features guest appearances by various urban artists, including [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[R. Kelly]], [[Akon]], [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Usher (musician)|Usher]], [[Trey Songz]], [[Tyga]], [[Rick Ross]], [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Jhené Aiko]] and [[Aaliyah]].
The release date of the album was delayed several times due to [[RCA Records|RCA]]'s choices and the singer's legal problems throughout the last months of 2013 and the first half of 2014. Initially, the album release was set for July 16, 2013, then for August 20, 2013, then for May 5, 2014, and finally released on September 16, 2014. ''X'' was preceded by five singles: "[[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]", "[[Don't Think They Know]]", "[[Love More]]", "[[Loyal (Chris Brown song)|Loyal]]" and "[[New Flame]]". The album's fourth single "Loyal" became its most successful, by peaking at number nine on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and at number 10 in the United Kingdom. Pushing the promotion for the album further, Brown performed and appeared at several televised music events and music festivals across the United States.
The working of the album started in 2012 and ended in August 2014. The album's aesthetics feature a [[black and white]] imagery, handled by Brown himself along with art director Courtney Walter. ''X'' is an [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] album, also containing songs influenced by [[disco]], [[Soul music|soul]] and [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]]. Its lyrical content focuses on [[falling in love]], [[internal conflict]] and [[sexual desire]]. The album received positive reviews from critics, who celebrated Brown's performances, the record's clean and diversified sound, and the writing style of different songs. The album was considered a big improvement compared to its critically panned predecessor ''Fortune''. At the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards|2015 Grammy Awards]], the album was nominated for the [[Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album|Best Urban Contemporary Album]], while "New Flame" was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance|Best R&B Performance]] and [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Song|Best R&B Song]].
Commercially, the album debuted at number two on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] selling 146,000 copies in its first week, becoming his first album to miss the summit of the chart since ''[[Graffiti (Chris Brown album)|Graffiti]]'' (2009) and his third album to go to number two on the chart overall following ''[[Exclusive (album)|Exclusive]]'' (2007). It also became his sixth consecutive top ten debut in the United States. By the end of 2015, the album had sold 404,000 copies in the United States. It has been certified [[RIAA certification|double platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).
==Background==
On November 8, 2012, in an interview with [[KPWR|Power 106]]'s ([[KPWR]]) at Los Angeles, California, Brown debuted the [[dance-pop]] track titled "Nobody's Perfect". The song was supposed to be the first single for his upcoming sixth album, under the working title of ''Carpe Diem'', which was due to be released in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Chris Brown – 'Nobody's Perfect'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/11/09/new-music-chris-brown-nobodys-perfect/|work=Rap-Up|access-date=May 5, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516055243/http://www.rap-up.com/2012/11/09/new-music-chris-brown-nobodys-perfect/|archive-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/474237/chris-brown-debuts-nobodys-perfect-talks-rihanna-friendship-listen|title=Chris Brown Debuts 'Nobody's Perfect,' Talks Rihanna 'Friendship': Listen|magazine=Billboard|date=November 9, 2012|access-date=May 26, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803085545/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/474237/chris-brown-debuts-nobodys-perfect-talks-rihanna-friendship-listen|archive-date=August 3, 2016}}</ref> However the single was never released, Brown changed idea on the concept for the album, and after concluding his [[Carpe Diem Tour]] in the last days of 2012, Brown's next studio album started to develop. [[MTV|MTV News]] confirmed the development of the album, with Brown collaborating with producers, such as [[Timbaland]], [[Danja (record producer)|Danja]] and [[Diplo]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brown enlists Timbaland, Danja and Diplo for yet-untitled project.|url=http://www.mtvasia.com/news/chris-brown-confirms-2013-album-release/|publisher=MTV|access-date=May 5, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203233800/http://www.mtvasia.com/news/chris-brown-confirms-2013-album-release/|archive-date=December 3, 2013}}</ref>
On March 26, 2013, Brown announced the release of ''X'', in various interviews and listening sessions.<ref name="USA Today1">{{cite web|title=He sat down with USA TODAY to preview five tracks from his new album.|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/03/26/chris-brown-new-x-album/2016497/|work=USA Today|access-date=May 5, 2013|first1=Edna|last1=Gundersen|date=March 26, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508023125/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/03/26/chris-brown-new-x-album/2016497/|archive-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]'', Brown spoke of taking his music in a different direction and changing his sound from the pop-infused and sexually explicit one of the previous album ''[[Fortune (Chris Brown album)|Fortune]]'', to a more mature, soulful and vulnerable theme for the album.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|last=Danielle|first=Britni|title=[EXCLUSIVE] Introducing the 'New' Chris Brown?|url=http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/exclusive-introducing-the-new-chris-brown-234#axzz2Of0NfiQ4|work=Ebony|access-date=March 26, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329083645/http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/exclusive-introducing-the-new-chris-brown-234#axzz2Of0NfiQ4|archive-date=March 29, 2013}}</ref> He said during an interview for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'': {{blockquote|I tried to stay away from the Euro beats, and not go totally pop. I wanted to put that classic essence of R&B and soul with the new age of music now. There's a lot of live instruments, and a lot less [[Auto-Tune]]. I really wanted to demonstrate my vocal ability, creating the vibe of me singing along with a band.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/27/chris-brown-calls-on-rihanna-kendrick-lamar-for-x/|title=Chris Brown on his next album 'X'|work=Rap-Up|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=July 31, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731190634/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/27/chris-brown-calls-on-rihanna-kendrick-lamar-for-x/|archive-date=July 31, 2017}}</ref>}}
During the same interview for ''Rolling Stone'', Brown said that: "Making X, I found out who I am. This album has a lot of substance, from the subject matter and the situations to how it deals with love. It's really derived from personal experiences. Then again, I always like mixing reality with art", also explaining the significance of the title: {{blockquote|It's the Roman numeral for 10. 5/5/89 is my birthday: 5 plus 5 is 10, and this is my tenth year since I got into music. 'X' is the 24th letter in the alphabet, and I will turn 24 when this album comes out. 'X' is also a metaphor, as in 'ex-girlfriend': it implies you're progressing and moving on in life, not holding on to the past and your old ways.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Diehl|first=Matt|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chris-brown-previews-new-album-x-the-negativity-is-in-the-past-20130326|title=Chris Brown Previews New Album 'X': 'The Negativity Is in the Past'|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=March 26, 2013|access-date=July 31, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731230324/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chris-brown-previews-new-album-x-the-negativity-is-in-the-past-20130326|archive-date=July 31, 2017}}</ref>}}
==Recording and production==
In March 2013, Brown spoke about working with artists and producers, such as [[Pharrell Williams]], [[Ariana Grande]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[Ludacris]], [[Rihanna]], [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[Timbaland]], [[Diplo]], [[Danja (record producer)|Danja]] and [[RoccStar]].<ref name="ROLLINGSTONEpreview">{{cite magazine|title=Chris Brown Previews New Album 'X': 'The Negativity Is in the Past'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chris-brown-previews-new-album-x-the-negativity-is-in-the-past-20130326|access-date=March 28, 2013|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=March 26, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327112629/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chris-brown-previews-new-album-x-the-negativity-is-in-the-past-20130326|archive-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> On July 4, 2013, Brown confirmed different guest features on the album, including Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Wiz Khalifa, [[B.o.B]] and [[Kelly Rowland]], among others.<ref>{{cite web |last=Copsey |first=Robert |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a495697/chris-brown-confirms-rihanna-duet-for-new-album-x.html |title=Chris Brown confirms Rihanna duet for new album 'X' – Music News |publisher=Digital Spy |date=July 4, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130912093634/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a495697/chris-brown-confirms-rihanna-duet-for-new-album-x.html |archive-date=September 12, 2013 }}</ref> However, various artists announced didn't make the cut for ''X''. At the same time, the production would be confirmed by Timbaland, Diplo, [[Polow da Don]], Danja, Pharrell and [[Drumma Boy]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/04/chris-brown-reveals-x-features/ |title=Chris Brown Reveals 'X' Features |work=Rap-Up |access-date=August 25, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060657/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/04/chris-brown-reveals-x-features/ |archive-date=September 21, 2013 }}</ref>
Brown said that while making the record he wanted to "take the [[Quincy Jones]] approach" to his music, trying to hear what was in rotation on the radio as little as possible, locking himself in a recording studio with the producers, so that the album could've come out as authentic as possible.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a469087/chris-brown-new-album-x-pays-homage-to-michael-jackson/ |title=Chris Brown new album inspired by Jacko |publisher=Digitalspy.com |date=2013-03-28 |accessdate=2022-01-11}}</ref> Because of [[RCA Records|RCA]]'s choices and the singer's legal problems, the release of the album suffered several delays in 2013 and 2014, that led to a prolongation of its working.<ref name="ROLLINGSTONEpreview"/> On August 5, 2014, Brown said that he ended the recording sessions for the album, and that he had "about 50 songs" to sift through and perfect for ''X''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Miller|first1=Kai|title=Chris Brown: I Got About '50 Songs' For 'X'|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/chris-brown-50-songs-for-x-album|work=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|access-date=August 16, 2014|date=August 5, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808235905/http://www.vibe.com/article/chris-brown-50-songs-for-x-album|archive-date=August 8, 2014}}</ref>
== Music and lyrics ==
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''X'' is an [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] record,<ref name=billboard/> with its sound being noted by Andy Kellman of [[AllMusic]] for being "clean and diversified".<ref name=allmusic/> [[Disco]] influences stand out in songs like "Add Me In", "Time for Love", "Lost in Ya Love", "[[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]" and "No Lights".<ref name=billboard/> The album also contains [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] infused songs with productions that feature heavy-bass, double-claps and "candy" synths that can be heard in "[[Loyal (Chris Brown song)|Loyal]]", "Came to Do" and "[[Love More]]".<ref name=allmusic/> Brown's vocal performances on the album were commended by critics for showcasing his [[timbre]]. His vocals in songs like "[[X (Chris Brown song)|X]]", "Lady in a Glass Dress", "Autumn Leaves" and "Do Better" were defined to be "[[Soul music|soul]]-driven".<ref name="Mikael"/> ''X'''s lyrical content focuses on [[falling in love]], the [[internal conflict|difficulty of managing emotions]] and [[sexual desire]]. Ivan Rytlewski of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'', in his review for the album, defined it as a "loveful and reflective record", delineated by "some of Brown's bad boy aesthetics".<ref name=AVCLUB/> Martín Caballero of ''[[USA Today]]'' found its songwriting to be a mixture of "romantic love, mature reflection, [[sexual passion]], playboyness and [[desire]]".<ref name=usatoday/>
The album's opener "X", produced by [[Diplo]], was described as a "progressive R&B" track by Rytlewski, saying that "it starts as a quiet and calm song, then exploding during a powerful chorus made off Brown strong vocals over an [[Electronic music|electronic]] drop".<ref name=AVCLUB/> The song's lyrics depict his admissions on his past errors and his desire to prove his growth.<ref name=AVCLUB/> On "Autumn Leaves", according to Brad Wete of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', Brown "examines a fleeting love with gloominess and a high level of sensitivity", comparing a lover's departure with summer's, in time for fall. "It seems that all the autumn leaves are falling/ I feel like you're the only reason for it.", while the guest [[Kendrick Lamar]], raps on Brown's behalf, mood-swinging from thoughtful to vicious: "And they won’t let me live/ Even when it’s remorse that I give/ When are they gon' rejoice and forgive/ Tell me how [do] I stay positive?".<ref name=billboard/> "Do Better" was described by Wete as "a sparse and pensive duet" where Brown and [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]] play the two sides of a relationship where both feel like scorned lovers that don't know how to deal with their emotions, singing: "I learn more and more each day that I don't know me / It's like I can't get out of my own way".<ref name=AVCLUB/> "Add Me In" is an up-tempo disco and R&B song with math-tinged lyrics about subtracting a girl's boyfriend to "add me in".<ref name=billboard/>
"Songs On 12 Play" is a pure [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] slow-jam, duetted with [[Trey Songz]], about wild sex, with lyrics that pay homage to [[R. Kelly]] works, citing lots of his song, as well as his classic debut studio album ''[[12 Play]]''. The track is followed by the interlude "101", where the singer expresses his sexual desire to the directly concerned lady, and subsequently by a collaboration with R. Kelly himself on the lustful "Drown In It".<ref name=billboard/> Both "Loyal" and "Stereotype" are centered on unfaithful women, while "Time for Love" and "Lady in a Glass Dress" talk about falling in love, with the last one being a promise to a girl recovering from a rough breakup that he "can make your dreams come true".<ref name=billboard>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/6251517/chris-brown-x-track-by-track-review|title=Chris Brown, 'X': Track-by-Track Review|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Wete|first=Brad|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=September 15, 2014|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20160116024258/http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/6251517/chris-brown-x-track-by-track-review|archivedate=January 16, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''{{'}}s writer Mikael Wood defined "Lost In Ya Love" as a "melodious, sweet mid-tempo" where the singer expresses "the beauty of being [[Romance (love)|romantically in love]]" to the directly concerned lady.<ref name=billboard/> On the album's standard edition closing track, "Drunk Texting", Brown and [[Jhené Aiko]] play the role of two people that try to numb the pain of their [[Broken heart|heartbreak]] drinking [[alcohol (drug)|alcohol]], but end up texting their loved one while they're drunk.<ref name=billboard/>
==Release and promotion==
On February 15, 2013, the singer unofficially released the song "Home", with an official videoclip, where he expresses a reflection on the bitter price of fame, and on how the only moment of respite from that thought is when he returns to the neighborhood where he grew up with people who knew him from the start.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1702144/chris-brown-home-music-video/|title=Chris Brown Wants To Go Back 'Home' On New Track|publisher=[[MTV News]]|last=Bobb|first=Maurice|date=February 15, 2013|access-date=September 26, 2020}}</ref> On March 26, 2013, Brown definitively confirmed the title and release of "X",<ref name="USA Today1"/> confirming in an interview for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' the presence in the album of the songs "X" with [[Diplo]], "Autumn Leaves" with [[Kendrick Lamar]], "Lady in the Glass Dress" a [[Soul music|soul]] song, "Feel That" a [[Hip hop music|rap]] song, "Add Me In" an R&B and [[disco]] song, the song already unofficially released "Home" as an official [[bonus track]] on the album, and the possibility that he would've put an R&B collaboration with [[Rihanna]] entitled "Put it Up", entirely written by Brown.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-previews-new-album-x-the-negativity-is-in-the-past-94931/|title=Chris Brown Previews New Album 'X': 'The Negativity Is in the Past'|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|last=Diehl|first=Matt|date=March 26, 2013|access-date=September 26, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040406/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-previews-new-album-x-the-negativity-is-in-the-past-94931/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://theboombox.com/chris-brown-talks-rap-punk-and-graffiti/|title=Chris Brown Talks New Album, Graffiti and Wu-Tang – Exclusive Interview|website=The Boombox|last=Bark|first=Theo|date=March 28, 2013|access-date=September 26, 2020|archive-date=September 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919145829/http://theboombox.com/chris-brown-talks-rap-punk-and-graffiti/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On April 29, 2013, Brown announced a release date of July 16 for ''X'', also unofficially releasing a song called ''I Can't Win''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/29/chris-brown-announces-x-release-date-drops-new-song-i-cant-win/ |title=Chris Brown Announces 'X' Release Date, Drops New Song 'I Can't Win' |work=Rap-Up |date=April 29, 2013 |access-date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103161024/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/29/chris-brown-announces-x-release-date-drops-new-song-i-cant-win/ |archive-date=November 3, 2014 }}</ref> In July Brown previewed several unreleased songs through his [[social media]] accounts,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brook-previews-favorite-girl-off-x-video.14965.html|title = Chris Brown "Previews "Favorite Girl" off "X"" Video|website = HNHH|date = July 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-preview-stuck-in-the-middle-off-x-video.15002.html|title = Chris Brown "Previews "Stuck in the Middle" off "X"" Video|website = HNHH|date = July 21, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onsmash.com/music/chris-brown-previews-when-i-love-ya-at-home/|title=Chris Brown Previews "When I Love Ya"}}</ref> also announcing that the album's release date was pushed back to August 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/chris-brown-slams-management-team-over-album-delay_n_3346506.html |title=Chris Brown Slams Management Team Over Album Delay |work=The Huffington Post |date=May 28, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2013 |first=Brennan |last=Williams |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921062549/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/28/chris-brown-slams-management-team-over-album-delay_n_3346506.html |archive-date=September 21, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://singersroom.com/content/2013-07-19/Chris-Brown-Previews-New-Music-From-X-Announces-Official-Drop-Date/|title = Chris Brown Previews New Music from 'X,' Announces Official Drop Date|date = July 19, 2013}}</ref> However, it was later revealed that the album has been pushed back again to November 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |last=Russell |first=Alex |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/chris-brown-x-release-date |title=Chris Brown Announces "X" Release Date |work=Complex |date=September 30, 2013 |access-date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208150746/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/chris-brown-x-release-date |archive-date=December 8, 2013 }}</ref> In the same month, Brown stated that the album will be a [[double album|double disc]] album with 10 songs on each disc, and was now due on December 3.<ref name="power107.net">{{cite web |url=http://www.power107.net/articles/trending-104655/chris-brown-to-release-x-as-11665980/ |title=Chris Brown to release 'X' as double album |publisher=Power 107 |date=September 18, 2013 |access-date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103161747/http://www.power107.net/articles/trending-104655/chris-brown-to-release-x-as-11665980/ |archive-date=November 3, 2014 }}</ref>
On November 20, 2013, Brown was sentenced to an anger management rehabilitation center for three months,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tmz.com/2013/10/29/chris-brown-rehab-anger-managment-arrest-assault-probation/ |title=Chris Brown Enters Rehab for Anger Management |publisher=TMZ |date=October 30, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118231746/http://www.tmz.com/2013/10/29/chris-brown-rehab-anger-managment-arrest-assault-probation |archive-date=November 18, 2013 }}</ref> putting the December 2013 release of ''X'' in jeopardy. To "hold [fans] over until [the ''X'' album] drops," Brown released a mixtape, titled ''X Files'' on November 19, 2013, which consists of six tracks and features [[guest appearance]]s from [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Ludacris]] and [[Kid Ink]], including the song "[[Main Chick]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fuse.tv/2013/11/chris-brown-5-new-songs-delaying-x-2014 |title=Chris Brown Releasing 5 New Songs, Delaying 'X' Album Until 2014 |publisher=Fuse |date=November 18, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131121101623/http://www.fuse.tv/2013/11/chris-brown-5-new-songs-delaying-x-2014 |archive-date=November 21, 2013 }}</ref> On February 22, 2014, it was announced that the album would be released on Brown's birthday, May 5, 2014. On April 14, 2014, Brown released a teaser of new track "Don't Be Gone Too Long" featuring [[Ariana Grande]], however, the song and album were again delayed due to Brown's prison sentence.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Stutz|first1=Colin|title=Chris Brown Teases Ariana Grande Duet 'Don't Be Gone Too Long' With Dance Video|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6052305/chris-brown-teases-ariana-grande-duet-dont-be-gone-too-long-with|magazine=Billboard|date=April 14, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121042121/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6052305/chris-brown-teases-ariana-grande-duet-dont-be-gone-too-long-with|archive-date=November 21, 2015}}</ref><ref name="rap-up.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2014/02/22/chris-brown-sets-x-release-date/ |title=Chris Brown Sets 'X' Release Date |work=Rap-Up |date=February 22, 2014 |access-date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011034158/http://www.rap-up.com/2014/02/22/chris-brown-sets-x-release-date/ |archive-date=October 11, 2014 }}</ref> On August 3, 2014, Chris announced via [[Instagram]] that the album's release date will be on September 16, 2014.<ref name="Vibe.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/article/chris-brown-announces-x-album-release-date/ |title=Chris Brown Announces 'X' Album Release Date |work=Vibe |date=August 3, 2014 |access-date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808054319/http://www.vibe.com/article/chris-brown-announces-x-album-release-date/ |archive-date=August 8, 2014 }}</ref> On August 6, 2014, the album cover shot by Eliot Lee Hazel was revealed.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=chrisbrown|first=Chris|last=Brown|number=497116485475516416|date=August 6, 2014|title=Album Cover! September 16th}}</ref> The title track "[[X (Chris Brown song)|X]]" was released as an instant-gratification track alongside the album pre-order on [[iTunes]] on August 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=chrisbrown|first=Chris|last=Brown|number=503877465454813184|date=August 25, 2014|title=Download X on @iTunesMusic today! #XTheAlbum 09/16/14!}}</ref>
The album was eventually released on September 16, 2014, and it was later promoted through radio and magazine interviews, and by performing tracks of the album live in various televised shows. To further promote ''X'', Brown embarked on his 2015 [[Between the Sheets Tour]] along with [[Trey Songz]] and [[Tyga]].
==Singles==
The album's [[lead single]], titled "[[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]", was released on March 29, 2013, and it was sent to US [[rhythmic contemporary]] radio the following day.<ref name="releasedate">{{cite magazine|last=Mitchell|first=Gail|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1554482/chris-brown-shares-sneak-peek-of-new-album-first-single-fine|title=Chris Brown Shares Sneak Peek of New Album: First Single 'Fine China' Bows April|magazine=Billboard|date=March 26, 2013|access-date=March 27, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329012149/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1554482/chris-brown-shares-sneak-peek-of-new-album-first-single-fine|archive-date=March 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691 |title=Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! |work=FMQB |access-date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6EpG7cN3E?url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691 |archive-date=March 2, 2013 }}</ref> The production on the song was handled by [[RoccStar]] and PK.<ref name="autogenerated2" /> The song has since peaked at number 31 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Chris Brown US Hot 100">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486846/chris-brown/chart |title=Chris Brown – Chart history |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140824053706/http://www.billboard.com/artist/1486846/chris-brown/chart |archive-date=August 24, 2014 }}</ref>
The album's second single, titled "[[Don't Think They Know]]", was released on June 17, 2013, and it was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on July 1, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Don't Think They Know (feat. Aaliyah) – Single |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-think-they-know-feat./id662959690 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=June 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106082214/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-think-they-know-feat./id662959690 |archive-date=November 6, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691 |title=Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! |work=FMQB |access-date=August 25, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6EpG7cN3E?url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691 |archive-date=March 2, 2013 }}</ref> The song features a posthumous appearance from R&B singer [[Aaliyah]], while the production on the song was handled by Mel & Mus.<ref name="Credits">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/x-mw0002586461/credits|title=Chris Brown – X Album Personnel|work=[[AllMusic]]|date=October 9, 2014|access-date=October 9, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022061542/http://www.allmusic.com/album/x-mw0002586461/credits|archive-date=October 22, 2014}}</ref> The music video was shot, and filmed in Los Angeles, California and was released on June 17, 2013.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Soren |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23948/title.chris-brown-features-aaliyah-on-new-they-don-t-know-single |title=Chris Brown Features Aaliyah on New "They Don't Know" Single | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |work=HipHopDX |date=May 14, 2013 |access-date=August 24, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114091351/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23948/title.chris-brown-features-aaliyah-on-new-they-don-t-know-single |archive-date=January 14, 2015 }}</ref> Aaliyah appears as a hologram which are actually scenes from Aaliyah's 2000 video "[[Try Again (Aaliyah song)|Try Again]]" and 1996's "[[If Your Girl Only Knew]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/06/17/video-chris-brown-f-aaliyah-dont-think-they-know/ |title=Video: Chris Brown f/ Aaliyah – 'Don't Think They Know' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=June 17, 2013 |access-date=July 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/06/17/video-chris-brown-f-aaliyah-dont-think-they-know/ |title=Video: Chris Brown f/ Aaliyah – 'Don't Think They Know' |work=Rap-Up |date=June 17, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930204724/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/06/17/video-chris-brown-f-aaliyah-dont-think-they-know/ |archive-date=September 30, 2013 }}</ref> The song has since peaked at number 81 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="Chris Brown US Hot 100" />
The album's third single, titled "[[Love More]]" featuring [[Nicki Minaj]], was announced, which Brown performed the song along with Minaj at the [[BET Awards 2013|2013's BET Awards]]. On July 19, he released its cover artwork.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rttnews.com/2152766/chris-brown-releases-cover-art-for-love-more-featuring-nicki-minaj.aspx?type=pop |title=Chris Brown Releases Cover Art For 'Love More' Featuring Nicki Minaj |date=July 19, 2013 |access-date=August 25, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307042854/http://www.rttnews.com/2152766/chris-brown-releases-cover-art-for-love-more-featuring-nicki-minaj.aspx?type=pop |archive-date=March 7, 2014 }}</ref> On July 16, the song was released for digital download<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-more-feat.-nicki-minaj/id669505193 |title=Chris Brown – Love More (feat. Nicki Minaj) – Single |publisher=[[iTunes Store]] |date=July 16, 2013 |access-date=July 26, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130915021857/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-more-feat.-nicki-minaj/id669505193 |archive-date=September 15, 2013 }}</ref> and a week later, the song was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |title=Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases |publisher=All Access Music Group |date=July 16, 2013 |access-date=July 30, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/62A3WwePt?url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |archive-date=October 3, 2011 }}</ref> The music video was officially released on August 17, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB6ZzT5N1CA |title=Chris Brown - Love More ft. Nicki Minaj (Official Video) - YouTube |website=[[YouTube]] |date=2013-08-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316201326/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB6ZzT5N1CA |accessdate=2022-01-11|archive-date=March 16, 2016 }}</ref> The song has since peaked at number 23 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="Chris Brown US Hot 100" />
On December 19, 2013, the album's fourth single, titled "[[Loyal (Chris Brown song)|Loyal]]", was released for digital download on [[iTunes]]. There are two versions to the song, the "West Coast Version" featuring [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Too Short]], while the "East Coast Version" featuring Lil Wayne, and another rapper [[French Montana]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/loyal-west-coast-version-feat./id786460205 |title=iTunes - Music - Loyal (West Coast Version) [feat. Lil Wayne & Too $hort] - Single by Chris Brown |website=[[iTunes]] |date=2013-12-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419044735/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/loyal-west-coast-version-feat./id786460205 |accessdate=2022-01-11|archive-date=April 19, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/loyal-east-coast-version-feat./id786456294 |title=iTunes - Music - Loyal (East Coast Version) [feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana] - Single by Chris Brown |website=[[iTunes]] |date=2013-12-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327060229/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/loyal-east-coast-version-feat./id786456294 |accessdate=2022-01-11|archive-date=March 27, 2014 }}</ref> In March 2014, the third and final version officially was released, featuring Lil Wayne and [[Tyga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/loyal-feat.-lil-wayne-tyga/id847671212 |title=iTunes - Music - Loyal (feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga) - Single by Chris Brown |website=[[iTunes]] |date=2014-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514234941/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/loyal-feat.-lil-wayne-tyga/id847671212 |accessdate=2022-01-11|archive-date=May 14, 2014 }}</ref> The song has been commercially successful, reaching at number nine on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 10 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], making it Brown's highest-charting single from ''X'' in both countries.<ref name="Chris Brown US Hot 100" />
On June 26, 2014, Brown previewed the track, titled "[[New Flame]]" featuring [[Usher (musician)|Usher]] and [[Rick Ross]], along with the cover artwork on his [[Instagram]] account.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1856200/chris-brown-rick-ross-usher-new-flame-preview/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140630070528/http://www.mtv.com/news/1856200/chris-brown-rick-ross-usher-new-flame-preview/|archive-date = June 30, 2014|title = Hear a Preview of Chris Brown's 'New Flame' with Rick Ross and Usher|website = [[MTV]]}}</ref> The song was released on June 30, 2014, as the album's fifth single.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-flame-feat.-usher-rick/id893384015 |title=iTunes - Music - New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross) - Single by Chris Brown |website=[[iTunes]] |date=2014-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709040843/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-flame-feat.-usher-rick/id893384015 |accessdate=2022-01-11|archive-date=July 9, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2014/06/27/chris-brown-teases-new-flame-single.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140630075120/http://www.bet.com/news/music/2014/06/27/chris-brown-teases-new-flame-single.html|archive-date = June 30, 2014|title = Chris Brown Teases 'New Flame' Single|website = [[BET]]}}</ref> The song peaked at number 27 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.
===Other songs===
The song, titled "Don't Be Gone Too Long", was announced for single release for March 25, 2014, which in its original form features [[Ariana Grande]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Wass|first=Mike|title=Ariana Grande's Duet With Chris Brown Is Apparently Called "Don't Be Gone Too Long"|date=March 3, 2014|url=http://www.idolator.com/7508177/ariana-grande-duet-chris-brown-dont-be-gone-too-long|publisher=Idolator|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105172446/http://www.idolator.com/7508177/ariana-grande-duet-chris-brown-dont-be-gone-too-long|archive-date=November 5, 2014}}</ref> However, due to Brown's prison sentence, the single was eventually scrapped on March 17, even though the music video had already been filmed.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|last=Wass|first=Mike|title=Chris Brown And Ariana Grande's Duet "Don't Be Gone Too Long" Has Been Postponed|date=March 17, 2014|url=http://www.idolator.com/7510240/chris-brown-ariana-grande-duet-postponed|publisher=Idolator|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018181543/http://www.idolator.com/7510240/chris-brown-ariana-grande-duet-postponed|archive-date=October 18, 2014}}</ref>
The title track "[[X (Chris Brown song)|X]]", was released as an instant-gratification track alongside the album pre-order on [[iTunes]] on August 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brown|first1=Chris|title=Download X on @iTunesMusic today!|url=https://twitter.com/chrisbrown/status/503877465454813184|publisher=Twitter}}</ref> It peaked at number 98 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].
==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
| MC = 63/100
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=allmusic/>
| rev2 = ''[[The A.V. Club]]''
| rev2Score = B–<ref name=AVCLUB>{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/review/x-chris-brown-gets-over-himself-209454|title=With X, Chris Brown gets over himself|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|last=Rytlewski|first=Evan|date=September 23, 2014|access-date=September 24, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924100145/http://www.avclub.com/review/x-chris-brown-gets-over-himself-209454|archive-date=September 24, 2014}}</ref>
| rev3 = ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''
| rev3Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=billboard/>
| rev4 = ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]''
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=complex>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/chris-brown-x-review|title=Chris Brown's 'X' Is Bitter Progress|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|last=Arceneaux|first=Michael|date=September 16, 2014|access-date=September 30, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074023/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/chris-brown-x-review|archive-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref>
| rev5 = ''[[HipHopDX]]''
| rev5Score = 3.0/5<ref name=hiphopdx>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2343/title.chris-brown-x|title=Chris Brown – X|work=[[HipHopDX]]|last=Dowling|first=Marcus|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=July 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421191256/https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2343/title.chris-brown-x|archive-date=April 21, 2016}}</ref>
| rev6 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''
| rev6Score = {{Rating|2.5|4}}<ref name="Mikael"/>
| rev7 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev7Score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name=RS>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/chris-brown-x-20140922|title=X|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|last=Weingarten|first=Christopher R.|date=September 22, 2014|access-date=September 24, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925035536/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/chris-brown-x-20140922|archive-date=September 25, 2014}}</ref>
| rev8 = Sputnikmusic
| rev8Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=sputnikmusic>{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/65134/Chris-Brown-X/|title=Chris Brown, X|website=[[Sputnikmusic]]}}</ref>
| rev9 = ''[[USA Today]]''
| rev9Score = {{Rating|2.5|4}}<ref name=usatoday>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/reviews/2014/09/15/listen-up-album-of-the-week-chris-brown-x-marks-his-spot/15688971/|title=Album of the week: 'X' marks Chris Brown's spot|work=[[USA Today]]|last=Caballero|first=Martín|date=September 16, 2014|access-date=September 30, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917092351/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/reviews/2014/09/15/listen-up-album-of-the-week-chris-brown-x-marks-his-spot/15688971/|archive-date=September 17, 2014}}</ref>
| rev10 = ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]''
| rev10Score = 4/5<ref name=XXL>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2014/09/chris-brown-x-album-review/|title=Chris Brown Delivers Standout Hits On 'X'|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|last=Johnson|first=Miranda|date=September 16, 2014|access-date=September 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920004310/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2014/09/chris-brown-x-album-review/|archive-date=September 20, 2014}}</ref>
}}
''X'' was met with generally positive reviews by critics, who celebrated Brown's performances, the record's clean and diversified sound, and the writing style of different songs.<ref name="MC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/x/chris-brown|title=X by Chris Brown Reviews and Tracks|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=September 28, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920054611/http://www.metacritic.com/music/x/chris-brown|archive-date=September 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>
{{cite web|url=http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/6706/Chris-Brown-X.aspx|title=X by Chris Brown reviews|publisher=[[AnyDecentMusic?]]|access-date=November 17, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118040332/http://www.anydecentmusic.com/review/6706/Chris-Brown-X.aspx|archive-date=November 18, 2016}}</ref>
Andy Kellman of [[AllMusic]] said, "Brown combines memorable hooks with some stellar production work on the rubbery disco-funk of "Add Me In" (courtesy of [[Danja (record producer)|Danja]]) and the blithe, swaying "Time for Love" (a collaboration with Jean-Baptiste and Free School). On the album, romantic affection, expressed with seemingly genuine sweetness, takes precedence over sexual tunes and unapologetic slogans."<ref name=allmusic/> Evan Rytlewski of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' stated that "Brown has emerged with his strongest album"<ref name=AVCLUB/> Alexa Camp of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' talked about its lyrical content saying, "Aside from the standout club banger "Add Me In", which is steeped in arithmetic and trigonometry metaphors, and "101", which finds Brown doing "101 on the 101", the album's lyrics largely eschew mathematical objects in favor of soul-baring like "Autumn Leaves" and sex talk like "Songs on 12 Play", which likens a girl to a song from the titular [[R. Kelly]] album."<ref name=slantmagazine>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/chris-brown-x|title=Review: Chris Brown, X|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|last=Camp|first=Alexa|date=September 13, 2014|access-date=September 15, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915055247/http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/chris-brown-x|archive-date=September 15, 2014}}</ref> Mikael Wood of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' said, "the long-delayed ''X'' contains some of his sharpest work, including the propulsive "Time for Love" and "Add Me In", a chewy soul-funk tune in which he accents his vocals with percussive gasps a la [[Michael Jackson]]."<ref name="Mikael"/>
Marcus Dowling of ''[[HipHopDX]]'' stated, "Chris Brown's ability to succeed artistically at delivering sounds in all three sectors of urban Pop makes this release a great listen."<ref name=hiphopdx/> Miranda Johnson of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' said, "''X'' certainly proves that Chris Brown's talent will forever shine through over whatever troubles come his way. It's safe to say that Chris Brown will forever remain the consumer's guilty pleasure."<ref name=XXL/> Brad Wete of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' said, "Once gratuitous fillers are skipped, gems appear, especially on the closing half, where Brown is lucid about his tabloid love life."<ref name=billboard/> Christopher R. Weingarten of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' said, "Chris Brown's sixth album is adventurous musically and a total mess lyrically."<ref name=RS/> The staff of Sputnikmusic called ''X'' "a strong output" saying that the album is "a good collection of good songs, put together by talented folks to showcase their obvious talents".<ref name=sputnikmusic/> Martín Caballero of ''[[USA Today]]'' said that "without losing sight of his core audience, Chris Brown makes some commendable steps toward a more mature sound on his sixth album".<ref name=usatoday/>
===Accolades===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Awards for ''X''
|-
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Ceremony
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="4"| 2015
| [[American Music Awards of 2015|43th American Music Awards]]
| [[American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album|Favorite Soul/R&B Album]]
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/amas/6770317/american-music-awards-2015-winners-list-amas|title=American Music Awards 2015: Check Out All the Winners Here|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=November 23, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| [[2015 Billboard Music Awards|Billboard Music Awards of 2015]]
| [[Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Album|Top R&B Album]]
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bbma/6568580/billboard-music-awards-2015-winners-list|title=Billboard Music Awards 2015: See the Full Winners List|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=May 18, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| [[57th Annual Grammy Awards]]
| [[Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album|Best Urban Contemporary Album]]
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-grammys-2015-nominees-winners-list-story.html|title=Grammys 2015: Complete list of winners and nominees|work=Los Angeles Times|date=February 9, 2015|access-date=September 13, 2019|archive-date=November 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113092219/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-grammys-2015-nominees-winners-list-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[2015 Soul Train Music Awards]]
| [[Soul Train Music Award for Best Album of the Year|Album of the Year]]
| {{nominated}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theboombox.com/2015-soul-train-awards-nominees-the-weeknd-bruno-mars-beyonce/|title = 2015 Soul Train Awards Nominees Include the Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Beyonce & More|website=Theboombox.com}}</ref>
|}
==Commercial performance==
The album debuted at number two on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], with first-week sales of 146,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6259315/barbra-streisand-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-chris-brown-at-no-2|title=Barbra Streisand|date=September 24, 2014|magazine=Billboard|access-date=September 24, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925054314/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6259315/barbra-streisand-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-chris-brown-at-no-2|archive-date=September 25, 2014}}</ref> In its second week, the album dropped to number six on the chart, selling 36,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tardio |first=Andres |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.30875/title.hip-hop-album-sales-chris-brown-jennifer-hudson-lecrae-jeezy |title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Lecrae, Jeezy |work=HipHopDX |date=October 1, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141002191700/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.30875/title.hip-hop-album-sales-chris-brown-jennifer-hudson-lecrae-jeezy |archive-date=October 2, 2014 }}</ref> In its third week, the album dropped down to number nine on the chart, selling 23,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.30972/title.hip-hop-album-sales-prince-chris-brown-childish-gambino|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Prince, Chris Brown, Childish Gambino|work=HipHopDX|date=October 8, 2014|access-date=October 12, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011131244/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.30972/title.hip-hop-album-sales-prince-chris-brown-childish-gambino|archive-date=October 11, 2014}}</ref> In its fourth week, the album dropped down to number 21 on the chart, selling 16,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tardio |first=Andres |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.31063/title.hip-hop-album-sales-keyshia-cole-childish-gambino-tinashe-flying-lotus |title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Keyshia Cole, Childish Gambino, Tinashe, Flying Lotus |work=HipHopDX |date=October 15, 2014 |access-date=October 15, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016090557/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.31063/title.hip-hop-album-sales-keyshia-cole-childish-gambino-tinashe-flying-lotus |archive-date=October 16, 2014 }}</ref> By November 2015, the album has sold 404,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="Sales">{{cite web|url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124222743/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases|title=Upcoming Releases|work=Hits Daily Double|publisher=HITS Digital Ventures|archive-date=November 24, 2015 |access-date=December 20, 2015}}</ref> On October 1, 2021, ''X'' was certified [[RIAA certification|double platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA), for combined album sales, on-demand audio, video streams, track sales equivalent of two millions.<ref name="RIAA"/>
In 2014, ''X'' was ranked as the sixty-second most popular album of the year on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="Billboard 200"/>
==Track listing==
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.<ref name="albumnotes">{{cite AV media notes|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/239587075/Digital-Booklet-X|title=Digital Booklet – X|others=Chris Brown|year=2014|publisher=[[RCA Records]]|access-date=July 24, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702021000/https://www.scribd.com/document/239587075/Digital-Booklet-X|archive-date=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = ''X'' track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length = 60:16
| title1 = [[X (Chris Brown song)|X]]
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Chris Brown|Christopher Brown]]|[[Dewain Whitmore Jr.|Dewain Whitmore]]|[[Sevyn Streeter|Amber Streeter]]}}
| extra1 = {{hlist|[[Diplo]]|[[Djemba Djemba]]{{ref|a|[a]}}|[[RoccStar]]{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length1 = 4:20
| title2 = Add Me In
| writer2 = {{hlist|Brown|[[Eric Bellinger]]|Nieman Johnson}}
| extra2 = {{hlist|[[Danja (record producer)|Danja]]|RoccStar{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length2 = 3:13
| title3 = [[Loyal (Chris Brown song)|Loyal]]
| note3 = featuring [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Tyga]]
| writer3 = {{hlist|Brown|[[Ty Dolla Sign|Tyrone Griffin, Jr.]]|[[Lil Wayne|Dwayne Carter, Jr.]]|[[Tyga|Michael Nguyen-Stevenson]]}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|[[Nic Nac]]|Kragen{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length3 = 4:24
| title4 = [[New Flame]]
| note4 = featuring [[Usher (musician)|Usher]] and [[Rick Ross]]
| writer4 = {{hlist|Brown|[[Keith Thomas (record producer)|Keith Thomas]]|Justin Johnson|[[Verse Simmonds]]|Bellinger|[[Rick Ross|William Roberts II]]|Mark Pitts|[[Usher (musician)|Usher Raymond IV]]}}
| extra4 = Count Justice
| length4 = 4:04
| title5 = Songs on 12 Play
| note5 = featuring [[Trey Songz]]
| writer5 = {{hlist|Brown|Simmonds|[[Trey Songz|Tremaine Neverson]]|[[R. Kelly|Robert Kelly]]}}
| extra5 = Mel & Mus
| length5 = 3:48
| title6 = 101 (Interlude)
| writer6 = Brown
| extra6 = {{hlist|Ambiance|[[Soundz]]|[[Lukas Nathanson]]{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length6 = 1:16
| title7 = Drown in It
| note7 = featuring [[R. Kelly]]
| writer7 = {{hlist|Brown|Kelly}}
| extra7 = {{hlist|Dennis-Manuel Peters|Daniel Coriglie|Mario Bakovic|Kelly}}
| length7 = 3:42
| title8 = Came to Do
| note8 = featuring [[Akon]]
| writer8 = Brown
| extra8 = {{hlist|Nic Nac|Kragen{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length8 = 3:48
| title9 = Stereotype
| writer9 = {{hlist|Brown|Whitmore, Jr.|Hills|Bellinger|Johnson}}
| extra9 = {{hlist|Danja|RoccStar{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length9 = 3:51
| title10 = Time for Love
| writer10 = {{hlist|Brown|Ryan Buendia|[[Lauren Christy]]}}
| extra10 = {{hlist|Free School|Michael McHenry{{ref|a|[a]}}|[[Deezle]]{{ref|a|[a]}}|Evan Voytas{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length10 = 3:45
| title11 = Lady in a Glass Dress (Interlude)
| writer11 = Brown
| extra11 = Hey DJ
| length11 = 1:17
| title12 = Autumn Leaves
| note12 = featuring [[Kendrick Lamar]]
| writer12 = {{hlist|Brown|[[Kendrick Lamar|Kendrick Duckworth]]}}
| extra12 = {{hlist|B.A.M.|RoccStar}}
| length12 = 4:28
| title13 = Do Better
| note13 = featuring [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]]
| writer13 = {{hlist|Brown|[[Brandy Norwood]]}}
| extra13 = Glass John
| length13 = 3:48
| title14 = See You Around
| writer14 = Brown
| extra14 = Anonymous
| length14 = 3:42
| title15 = Don't Be Gone Too Long
| writer15 = {{hlist|Brown|McHenry|Buendia|Kyle Edwards|[[Cathy Dennis]]|Clarence Coffee, Jr.}}
| extra15 = {{hlist|Free School|[[Babydaddy]]}}
| length15 = 3:21
| title16 = Body Shots
| writer16 = {{hlist|Brown|Simmonds|Nicolò Arquilla|Daniele Autore|[[Lonny Bereal|Joseph Bereal]]}}
| extra16 = {{hlist|Razihel|RoccStar{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length16 = 3:42
| title17 = Drunk Texting
| note17 = featuring [[Jhené Aiko]]
| writer17 = {{hlist|Brown|Simmonds|[[Victoria Monét|Victoria McCants]]}}
| extra17 = {{hlist|[[TBHits]]|Franks}}
| length17 = 3:47
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length = 74:44
| title18 = Lost in Ya Love
| writer18 = Brown
| extra18 = Tra Beats
| length18 = 3:49
| title19 = [[Love More]]
| note19 = featuring [[Nicki Minaj]]
| writer19 = {{hlist|Brown|Bellinger|Simmonds|[[Nicki Minaj|Onika Maraj]]}}
| extra19 = Freshm3n III
| length19 = 3:09
| title20 = [[Don't Think They Know]]
| note20 = featuring [[Aaliyah]]
| writer20 = {{hlist|Hough II|Wouter|Simmonds|Benjamin Bush|Jeffrey Walker|[[Tim Kelley]]|[[Tim & Bob|Bob Robinson]]|[[Jon B.|Jonathan Buck]]}}
| extra20 = {{hlist|Mel & Mus|[[Tim & Bob]]{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length20 = 3:57
| title21 = [[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]
| writer21 = {{hlist|Brown|Streeter|Bellinger|Pitts}}
| extra21 = {{hlist|RoccStar|PK}}
| length21 = 3:33
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Japanese edition and [[streaming]] version (bonus track)<ref name="jpdate">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/x-japan-version/920685975|title=X (Japan Version) by Chris Brown|date=September 16, 2014|publisher=iTunes Store (Japan)|access-date=March 15, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327093637/https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/x-japan-version/920685975|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="expanded">{{cite web|url= https://music.apple.com/album/x-expanded-edition/920685975|title=X (Expanded Edition) by Chris Brown|date=September 16, 2014|publisher=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=January 13, 2021}}</ref>
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length = 78:12
| title22 = No Lights
| writer22 = {{hlist|Brown|Bellinger}}
| extra22 = [[D'Mile]]
| length22 = 3:28
}}
'''Sample credits'''
* "Loyal" contains a portion of the composition "[[Money Ain't a Thang]]", written by [[Steve Arrington]], Charles Carter, [[Jay-Z|Shawn Carter]], [[Jermaine Dupri|Jermaine Mauldin]], Wuang Hankerson and Roger Parker, performed [[Jay-Z]] featuring Jermaine Dupri.
* "Loyal" contains a portion of the composition "Shine", performed by Cash Money Millionaires.
* "Songs on 12 Play" contains portions of the compositions "[[Sex Me]]" and "[[Stroke You Up]]", written by [[R. Kelly]].
* "Don't Think They Know" contains a sample from "Don't Think They Know", written by Benjamin Bush and Jeffrey Walker, performed by [[Aaliyah]]; and a portion of the composition "[[They Don't Know (Jon B. song)|They Don't Know]]", written by [[Jon B.|Jonathan Buck]], [[Tim & Bob|Tim Kelley]] and [[Tim & Bob|Bob Robinson]], performed by [[Jon B.]]
==Personnel==
{{div col}}
* Aaliyah – featured artist
* Jhené Aiko – featured artist
* Akon – featured artist
* Ambience & Soundz – producer
* The Anonymous – producer
* [[Marcella Araica]] – mixing
* B.A.M. – producer
* Babydaddy – producer
* Mario Bakovic – producer
* Jean Baptiste – producer
* Brandy – featured artist
* Chris Brown – creative director, executive producer, primary artist
* Tommy "TBHITS" Brown – producer
* Darhyl "DJ" Camper Jr. – producer
* Maddox Chhim – assistant
* Daniel Coriglie – producer
* Tom Coyne – mastering
* Danja – producer
* Diplo – producer
* Steven Franks – producer
* Free School – producer
* Abel Garibaldi – engineer
* Glass John – producer
* Mark "Exit" Goodchild – vocal engineer
* Trehy Harris – assistant
* Eliot Hazel – photography
* Jaycen Joshua – mixing
* Count Justice – producer
* Ryan Kaul – assistant
* [[R. Kelly]] – featured artist, producer
* [[Kendrick Lamar]] – featured artist
* [[Lil Wayne]] – featured artist
* Donnie Lyle – music direction
* Majors – programming
* Mel & Mus – producer
* Ian Mereness – engineer
* Natural – engineer
* Nic Nac – producer
* Nicki Minaj – featured artist
* Brent Paschke – guitar
* Dennis-Manuel Peters – producer
* Mark Pitts – executive producer
* Razihel – producer
* RoccStar – producer
* [[Rick Ross]] – featured artist
* Brian Springer – engineer, mixing, vocal engineer
* [[Djemba Djemba|Andrew Swanson]] – drum programming
* [[Trey Songz]] – featured artist
* [[Tyga]] – featured artist
* Usher – featured artist
* Cooper Sebastian – graphic artist
* Courtney Walter – art direction, creative director, design
{{div col end}}
==Charts==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
===Weekly charts===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+Chart performance for ''X''
|-
! scope="col"| Chart (2014)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
{{album chart|Australia|4|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 27, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Austria|15|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 27, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Flanders|21|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Wallonia|23|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|BillboardCanada|2|artist=Chris Brown|rowheader=true|access-date=September 22, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Denmark|5|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 27, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Netherlands|5|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Finland|46|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 27, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|France|6|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 30, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Germany4|11|id=221711|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Ireland|5|year=2014|week=38|rowheader=true}}
|-
{{album chart|Italy|31|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 27, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Oricon|21|artist=Chris Brown|date=2014-10-13|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|New Zealand|3|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 27, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Norway|6|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 27, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Portugal|25|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Scotland|8|date=20140927|rowheader=true|access-date=September 22, 2014}}
|-
! scope="row"| South African Albums ([[Recording Industry of South Africa|RISA]])<ref>{{cite web|author=Phil Loots |url=http://www.rsg.co.za/ |title=RSG - Dis die een! || Tuisblad |date=2014-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024035421/http://www.rsg.co.za/ |accessdate=2022-01-11|archive-date=October 24, 2014 }}</ref>
| 4
|-
{{album chart|Spain|18|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Sweden|37|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Switzerland|3|artist=Chris Brown|album=X|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|UK2|4|date=20140927|rowheader=true|access-date=September 22, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|UKR&B|1|date=20140927|rowheader=true|access-date=September 22, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|Billboard200|2|artist=Chris Brown|rowheader=true|access-date=September 22, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|BillboardRandBHipHop|1|artist=Chris Brown|rowheader=true|access-date=September 22, 2014}}
|-
{{album chart|BillboardRandB|1|artist=Chris Brown|rowheader=true|access-date=September 22, 2014}}
|}
{{col-2}}
===Year-end charts===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+2014 year-end chart performance for ''X''
|-
! scope="col"| Chart (2014)
! scope="col"| Position
|-
! scope="row"| Australian Urban Albums (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-urban-albums-2014.htm|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150227152622/http://www.aria.com.au/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-urban-albums-2014.htm|archive-date = February 27, 2015|title = Annual Charts - ARIA}}</ref>
| 18
|-
! scope="row"| US ''Billboard'' 200<ref name="Billboard 200">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/top-billboard-200-albums|title=''Billboard'' 200 – Year-end Chart 2014|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=January 2, 2013|access-date=December 9, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141212203747/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/top-billboard-200-albums|archive-date=December 12, 2014}}</ref>
| 62
|-
! scope="row"| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/top-r-and-b-hip-hop-albums|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141227053943/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/top-r-and-b-hip-hop-albums|archive-date = December 27, 2014|title = Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End|magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date = January 2, 2013}}</ref>
| 16
|-
! scope="row"| US Top R&B Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/r-and-b-albums|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190505122222/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/r-and-b-albums|archive-date = May 5, 2019|title = Top R&B Albums - Year-End|magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date = December 13, 2013}}</ref>
| 10
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+2015 year-end chart performance for ''X''
|-
! scope="col"| Chart (2015)
! scope="col"| Position
|-
! scope="row"| Australian Urban Albums (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/135DC4B1AB9030C2E10E354D5B1405313E9369E786643FB1C58A60ED41721CEB/ARIA%20Top%20100%20Urban%20Albums%20Chart%20-%202015.pdf?seq=13 |format=PDF |title=ARIA Top 100 Urban Albums Chart - 2015 |website= |access-date=January 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815024225/http://cdn.aria.com.au/pdfs/135DC4B1AB9030C2E10E354D5B1405313E9369E786643FB1C58A60ED41721CEB/ARIA%20Top%20100%20Urban%20Albums%20Chart%20-%202015.pdf?seq=13 |archive-date=15 August 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| US ''Billboard'' 200<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-billboard-200-albums|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151211210130/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-billboard-200-albums|archive-date = December 11, 2015|title = Billboard 200 Albums - Year-End|magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-r-and-b-hip-hop-albums|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160203004156/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-r-and-b-hip-hop-albums|archive-date = February 3, 2016|title = Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End|magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| US Top R&B Albums (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/r-and-b-albums|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190505101622/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/r-and-b-albums|archive-date = May 5, 2019|title = Top R&B Albums - Year-End|magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
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== Certifications ==
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for ''X''}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2014|certyear=2019|access-date=July 17, 2019}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|type=album|title=X|artist=Chris Brown|award=Gold|relyear=2014|certyear=2018}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=South Africa|type=album|artist=Chris Brown|title=X|award=Gold|relyear=2014|certyear=2014|access-date=June 26, 2015|certref=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenturtle.co.za/posts/view/chris-brown-s-x-album-achieves-gold-status-in-south-africa.html#.VYxwlut8LBA|title=Chris Brown's 'X' Album Achieves Gold Status in South Africa|work=Green Turtle|publisher=([[Recording Industry of South Africa]])|date=December 29, 2014|access-date=June 26, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626182801/http://www.greenturtle.co.za/posts/view/chris-brown-s-x-album-achieves-gold-status-in-south-africa.html#.VYxwlut8LBA|archive-date=June 26, 2015}}</ref>}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=album|title=X|artist=Chris Brown|award=Gold|relyear=2014|certyear=2016|id=8367-3598-2}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=album|artist=Chris Brown|title=X|relyear=2015|award=Platinum|number=2|certyear=2021|refname="RIAA"}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|noshipments=true}}
==Release history==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Release dates and formats for ''X''
|-
! scope="col"| Region
! scope="col"| Date
! scope="col"| Label
! scope="col"| Format(s)
! scope="col"| Edition(s)
! scope="col"| Ref.
|-
! scope="row"| Germany
| rowspan="3"| September 12, 2014
| rowspan="9"| [[RCA Records]]
| rowspan="9"| {{hlist|[[Compact disc|CD]]|[[Music download|digital download]]}}
| rowspan="9"| {{hlist|Standard|deluxe}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |title=Archived copy |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-date=September 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915185711/https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| Ireland
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |title=Archived copy |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-date=September 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917105814/https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| Netherlands
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/nl/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |title=Archived copy |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-date=September 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917105823/https://itunes.apple.com/nl/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| France
| rowspan="2"| September 15, 2014
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |title=Archived copy |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-date=September 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917105816/https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| United Kingdom
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |title=Archived copy |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-date=September 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917105818/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| Canada
| rowspan="4"| September 16, 2014
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |title=Archived copy |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-date=September 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917105819/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| Japan
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/x-japan-version/id920685975|title = クリス・ブラウンの「X (Expanded Edition)」|website = [[iTunes]]|date = September 16, 2014}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| New Zealand
|<ref name=deluxeedition>{{cite web|title=iTunes – Music – X (Deluxe) by Chris Brown|url=https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110|work=[[iTunes Store]] (NZ)|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|access-date=September 6, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916160429/https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110|archive-date=September 16, 2014}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| United States
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |title=Archived copy |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-date=September 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914125817/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/x-deluxe-version/id911158110 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.chrisbrownworld.com/us/home}}
{{Chris Brown}}
{{Authority control}}
[[Category:2014 albums]]
[[Category:Chris Brown albums]]
[[Category:Albums produced by Danja (record producer)]]
[[Category:Albums produced by Diplo]]
[[Category:RCA Records albums]]
[[Category:Albums produced by Drumma Boy]]
[[Category:Albums produced by Polow da Don]]
[[Category:Albums produced by R. Kelly]]
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