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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 169 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Sabrina Antoinette, Big Sean, Nas, Kevin McCall, Sevyn, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. Jul 11, 2012
    70
    Overall, Fortune further indicates a changing of the guard in urban music, as Chris Brown's feel good songs find his most staunch advocates willing to overlook his lowered standards of musical content.
  2. Jul 5, 2012
    70
    The truth is in the eye of the beholder, and with easily accessible albums like Fortune, there will continue to be a lot of eyes on Chris Brown.
  3. 50
    Fortune reveals an artist more concerned with calculating than creating.
  4. 40
    This is not a great album.
  5. Jul 3, 2012
    40
    The album's most compelling sounds get saddled with songs either forgettable ("Trumpet Lights") or regrettable ("Mirage," a sinuous reggae fusion that's Nas-boosted but unnecessarily nasty).
  6. Jul 2, 2012
    40
    Some of the productions, courtesy of the Runners, Adonis, and Kevin McCall, save it from being a disaster.
  7. Jun 28, 2012
    0
    Fortune is the kind of record that will please Brown's many deluded female fans, but we cannot with good conscience give it a single star.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 48
  2. Negative: 20 out of 48
  1. Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Amazing! a little late for a review, but this album is something relaxing, slow melodies and reflective. "Dont Judge Me" makes us revise ourAmazing! a little late for a review, but this album is something relaxing, slow melodies and reflective. "Dont Judge Me" makes us revise our concepts, what people really mean for us. Expand
  2. Jun 21, 2013
    10
    My favorite album of all time, it has that special aura to it, so much soul and meaning with me understanding every songs background. Its JuneMy favorite album of all time, it has that special aura to it, so much soul and meaning with me understanding every songs background. Its June and i can still listen to the album without getting bored. Amazing. Expand
  3. Jul 3, 2012
    10
    Chris Brown's Fortune album is destined to be deemed as a Pop confection and a cacophony of sexual lyrics and sounds. But, this is entirelyChris Brown's Fortune album is destined to be deemed as a Pop confection and a cacophony of sexual lyrics and sounds. But, this is entirely incorrect. It is, again, an underrated album. Chris Brown's newest studio album shows his journey as an artist, both musically and creatively in the entire saga of Fortune - in art, as a music video director and entertainer. With songs like "2012", "Biggest Fan" and "Sweet Love", he sets the tone for the night in romantic, sweet and sometimes super sexual evenings with his Boo. "Don't Judge Me" and "4 Years Old" look back onto the past and reveal his real emotions about past relationships and possible concerns about the speed at which his career has taken off, reminiscing friend Tyga's "Moving 2 Fast". "Party Hard", "Bassline" and "Biggest Fan" are the most single ready of the yet to be released tracks on the album. "Party Hard" is a song about that girl who you are interested in, but can never get the moment to show how you feel about her, it's total infatuation. After "Party Hard", there is a short interlude which features Chris' favorite female artist, Se7en, called "Cadillac" where Chris and Se7en sing acapella. "Bassline" is an exemplary example of a real music artist using dubstep the correct way - in which many Pop artists have simply jumped onto a dubstep track to try and be on the current trend. Kudos to Breezy for creating a song representative of the actual genre and being creative as well. "Mirage" and "Til' I Die" are two songs for the Hip Hop crowd, with "Mirage" featuring Hip Hop legend Nas and the latter featuring hot rappers Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa. Of course, "Strip", one of Brown's most successful R&B jams to date is on the middle of the album, featuring label mate (CBE) and mentee Kevin McCall. "Turn Up The Music", one of his biggest Pop / Dance songs to date, "Don't Wake Me Up" and "Trumpet Lights" are the Eurodance tracks Chris has become known for the past few years. They feature futuristic sounds, big bass and winding lyrics to get fans and non-fans on the dance floor. "Trumpet Lights" is the most adventurous and unique track on the album, with the sounds of Eurodance, Salsa and Dubstep rolled into one of Fortune's best tracks. It also features new CBE Signee Sabrina Antoinette. Fortune shows a lot of growth creatively both in and out of the studio. It is a surefire hit for #TeamBreezy and should win over new fans and people interested in R&B, Pop or Dubstep. Chris has a lot of jams, no matter which genre you're interested in - and they are all very well produced, written and performed on Fortune. This album shows how he has grown since F.A.M.E. was released in March 2011. I recommend you purchase this album, and even splurge on the deluxe edition, where there is sure to be more "A" grade R&B, Pop and Dubstep to fill your home, car or iPod with this summer! Expand
  4. Jul 3, 2012
    4
    This album is so Chris Brown. Extremely boring and generic. There are only 3 good tracks! His previous album seems really good compared toThis album is so Chris Brown. Extremely boring and generic. There are only 3 good tracks! His previous album seems really good compared to this uninspired album which can be easily called - TRASH! Expand
  5. Jul 5, 2012
    2
    Not even worth a buy on iTunes. Another generic and disappointing Chris Brown album. All songs are below average except for one: 'Don't WakeNot even worth a buy on iTunes. Another generic and disappointing Chris Brown album. All songs are below average except for one: 'Don't Wake Me Up' which has been produced beautifully but ruined by autotune. Expand
  6. Nov 12, 2012
    2
    The computer and the editors running it deserve much more credit than Brown does. But, even with the overused technology, Fortune still blows.
  7. May 14, 2023
    0
    I would have to accommodate the name of fortune to torture of all Scopes possible, mediocre melody because it didn't stay on this pathetic album

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