Brown (stylized in all caps and a backronym of Break Rules Only When Necessary) is the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter Chris Brown. It was released on May 8, 2026, by RCA Records and CBE. The album features guest appearances from fellow singer-songwriters Bryson Tiller, Fridayy, Leon Thomas, Lucky Daye, Tank, and Vybz Kartel, alongside guest contributions from American rappers GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Production on the album was handled by RoccStar, Chrishan, The Underdogs, Metro Boomin, Tay Keith, and Troy Taylor, among others. The deluxe edition, titled “Brown: The Chocolate Edition”, was released on June 19, 2026, featuring guest appearances from WizKid, Ty Dolla Sign, and longtime collaborator Tyga.