Bobby Brown Claims Britney Spears 'Ruined' His Classic Hit
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Synopsis
Bobby Brown has openly criticized Britney Spears for her cover of his iconic song 'My Prerogative', claiming it was poorly executed. He shared his thoughts during an interview, expressing that the rendition lacked the essence of the original track.
Key Takeaways
- Bobby Brown criticized Britney Spears' cover of 'My Prerogative'.
- Britney's version was part of her 2004 greatest hits album.
- Brown expressed disappointment with the treatment of his music.
- He learned to review samples before granting permissions.
- Spears' cover featured modern production elements.
Los Angeles, April 17 (NationPress) The renowned Hollywood singer-songwriter Bobby Brown, known for his candid opinions, has criticized pop superstar Britney Spears for allegedly ruining his song ‘My Prerogative’.
Bobby voiced his dissatisfaction regarding Britney’s rendition of ‘My Prerogative’, originally released in 1988, according to a report from Variety.
Britney’s version became the lead single from her first greatest hits compilation, ‘Greatest Hits: My Prerogative’, in 2004. “Britney Spears butchered ‘My Prerogative’,” Brown stated during an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay podcast’.
In a discussion with Sharpe about the most effective sampling of his music by other artists, Brown remarked, “I don’t think they did it justice.” He added, “I don’t believe they truly honored any of the samples they have used from my tracks.”
At this juncture, Brown pointed out Spears, declaring that her cover of his 80s classic “was a butchering.”
“Teddy Riley produced it, but that was a butchering that I, I couldn’t take,” Brown expressed. “I approved it solely because it was Britney Spears and I had faith in Teddy Riley’s involvement.”
Brown shared that this experience taught him to review samples before granting permission for others to utilize his music. “I need to hear it (before it can be cleared) because you never know what these young artists will say these days. They say things that… you don’t want your song tied to,” he explained.
Released during Spears’ hiatus, ‘Greatest Hits: My Prerogative’ featured this cover, which diverged from the original by incorporating additional synthesizers, drums, and a contemporary R&B vibe. Spears also alters the pronouns to reflect a female perspective and includes a seductive introduction where she states, “People can take everything away from you / But they can never take away your truth / But the question is, can you handle mine?”
