Bobby Brown - My Prerogative -

: "They say I'm crazy, I really don't care. That's my prerogative". Production and "New Jack Swing"

: Brown felt his album lacked a "strong, aggressive song" and traveled to New York to meet producer Teddy Riley , who provided the initial gritty, funky beat. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative

The song is considered a definitive anthem of the genre. : "They say I'm crazy, I really don't care

"My Prerogative" is Bobby Brown’s signature anthem, released on , as the second single from his multi-platinum album Don’t Be Cruel . The Meaning Behind the Song The song is considered a definitive anthem of the genre

The track was written as a direct response to the intense public criticism and rumors Brown faced after his departure from the group .

: It is a defiant statement of independence, asserting his right to make his own decisions—both personally and professionally—without caring about judgment.