5 Reasons Chris Brown Could Be The New Smooth Criminal (Michael Jackson)

"I wanted to change it up and really be different. Like my style nowadays, I don't try to be typical urban. I want to be like how Prince, Michael and Stevie Wonder were. They can cross over to any genre of music." – Chris Brown

Does Chris Brown do it for you?! Team Breezy would say YES with no hesitation. Regardless if you like how he handles situations outside of music, this young man might be the piece of the puzzle we need. With the death of Michael Jackson, there has been a huge void in that space. Is Chris Brown the answer? It seems in his own unconventional way Mr. Brown is evolving into something close to what we miss from Michael. It might sound like blasphemy and I wouldn't argue if that was said. However, in many cases, when it comes to the music, we sometimes get a glimpse of greatness. Chris Brown does possess a lot of the qualities Michael Jackson did without the comforts of a massive machine that developed him throughout his career. (Not taking anything from Chris Brown's amazing team.) But let's be real … Michael had Barry Gordy (Motown) and Quincy Jones.

You don't have to like them, but as a music lover you have to respect both Chris Brown and Michael Jackson as individuals that have had an impact on people. We will have to see if Chris Brown can use his potential to live up to what he could be. But time can only tell if he will continue from where Michael Jackson left off.

Click below to see five reasons Chris Brown could evolve into the new Michael.