Chris Brown collaborated with a rapper.
Chris Brown . In addition to his solo commercial success , Brown has been featured on several singles such as `` No Air '' , a duet with singer Jordin Sparks , `` Shortie like Mine '' with the rapper Bow Wow and `` Shawty Get Loose '' alongside Lil Mama and T-Pain . His third album Graffiti was released later that year , and included the top-twenty single `` I Can Transform Ya '' . Graffiti (Chris Brown album) . Recording sessions took place from 2008 to 2009 , with these several record producers , including Polow da Don , Swizz Beatz , The Runners and Brian Kennedy , among others . I Can Transform Ya . The song features vocals from Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz . Niatia Jessica Kirkland ( born October 4 , 1989 ) , better known by her stage name Lil Mama , is an American hip hop recording artist from Brooklyn , New York City , New York .