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"My Prerogative" was written and co-produced by Brown and Aaron Hall.

He traveled to New York, met with Teddy Riley - who presented him with the initial beat. He said, "I felt my album was lacking a strong, aggressive song and I thought, 'Where better than New York to come up with it'". Background īrown had already completed recording sessions for Don't Be Cruel in Los Angeles, California, but felt something was missing in the record. Although the song only appeared in component charts in the United States, Spears's cover surpassed Brown's version in some European countries, peaking at the top of the charts in Finland, Ireland, Italy and Norway and reaching the top ten in another fourteen countries. The cover was produced by Bloodshy & Avant and was noted for aptly referring to Spears's relationship with the media at the time. She released her cover in her first compilation, Greatest Hits: My Prerogative (2004). "My Prerogative" has been covered and sampled by a number of artists from different genres, including Britney Spears. On the February 4, 1989, performance at Madison Square Garden, he was joined on stage by many popular rap artists and producers of the time. The song was also performed at most of his concerts, usually as the last song of the set list. The music video for the song features Brown performing the song on stage with his band and dancers.

"My Prerogative" also reached top ten positions in many countries, such as Ireland, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It was also commercially successful, reaching number one in Billboard 's Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The song was positively received by critics and was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award in the category of Best R&B Urban Contemporary Single. "My Prerogative" is often considered as new jack swing.

He explained the song was about making decisions in one's life and not caring about other people's judgment. "My Prerogative" was written by Brown as a response to the criticism he received for his departure from New Edition. After recording sessions were completed, Brown and producer Gene Griffin traveled to New York City, since he felt something was "missing" from the record. It was released on October 11, 1988, as the second single from the album. " My Prerogative" is a song by American singer Bobby Brown from his second studio album, Don't Be Cruel (1988).

For the Britney Spears album, see Greatest Hits: My Prerogative.