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: Explores feelings of vulnerability and exhaustion, with lines like "Lately, I just feel like giving up / Lately, everything has been too rough". Critical Reception

Lyrically, the song is a plea for love and emotional support during difficult times. Chris Brown & Joelle James - Scream

: "Scream" is a nostalgic trip for fans of late-80s R&B, though its reliance on a well-known sample and polarizing vocal runs may not appeal to everyone. Chris Brown ft. Joelle James 'Scream' Song Review : Explores feelings of vulnerability and exhaustion, with

: Some critics labeled it a standout cut from the Kevin Hart mixtape, praising the "steamy" chemistry between Brown and James and the effective use of the New Edition sample. Chris Brown ft

"Scream" by Chris Brown and Joelle James is a soulful, steamy R&B ballad that originally appeared on Kevin Hart: What Now? (The Mixtape Presents Chocolate Droppa) in 2016. The track serves as a showcase for Joelle James, who was signed to Brown's CBE imprint at the time.

Produced by Desmond "DSP" Powell , the song is built around a prominent sample of New Edition's classic 1988 hit, "Can You Stand the Rain".