After almost an entire year of refusing to do interviews, photo shoots and features in an effort to maintain control over his image, Chris Brown has turned over a new leaf  Now that he has a new manager, Bu Thiam, guiding his career, as well as a new style team, he has been more receptive to making appearances and opening up to the press on his own terms.

Last week, MTV aired their This Is How I Made, series featuring Chris Brown, which focused on his rise from a teenager in a small town in Virginia to an international superstar.  That special was followed by news that he had just shot the cover of XXL, and now he’s also featured in a new photo shoot and interview in Hong Kong’s Prestige magazine.  Inside, Chris poses in a Prada trench coat as well as pieces by Roberto Cavalli, Tom Ford and Armani while chatting about the positive things he has going for himself that are rarely highlighted.

Peep a few photos from the shoot, plus learn about Chris’ passion for painting, giving back to humanity and his new foundation, Symphonic Love @NecoleBitchie...