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Bobby Brown Criticizes Britney Spears’ 2004 Cover of 'My Prerogative'

Brown told Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay podcast that Spears' rendition of his 1988 hit was a 'butchering' and a lesson in artistic oversight.

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Overview

  • Bobby Brown expressed disappointment with Britney Spears' 2004 cover of his song 'My Prerogative,' calling it a 'butchering' during an interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast.
  • Brown admitted he cleared Spears' version due to her star power and his belief that original producer Teddy Riley was involved, though the cover was actually produced by Bloodshy & Avant.
  • The singer noted that the experience taught him to require hearing any future samples or covers before granting approval to protect his musical legacy.
  • Spears' cover, part of her 'Greatest Hits: My Prerogative' album, achieved mainstream success but has been polarizing, with fans debating its merit on social media.
  • No comment has been issued by Britney Spears or her representatives regarding Brown's remarks, which have reignited discussions about artistic integrity and legacy management.