My Prerogative

"My Prerogative" is a song by American singer Bobby Brown from his second studio album Don't Be Cruel (1988).Melodically similar to 'Remote Control' by The Reddings, it was released on October 11, 1988 as the second single from the album. After recording sessions for the album were completed, Brown and producer Gene Griffin travelled to New York City, since he felt something was "missing" from the record. "My Prerogative" was written by Brown as a response to the criticism he received for his departure from New Edition. He explained the song was about making decisions in one's life and not caring about other people's judgment. "My Prerogative" is often considered a new jack swing anthem, and contains many elements from Teddy Riley productions due to his involvement as one of the song's session musicians.
Bobby Brown – lead vocals, songwriting, co-production
Gene Griffin – songwriting, mixing, co-production
Teddy Riley – background vocals, keyboards, mixing
Dennis Mitchell – engineering, mixing, recording
Jim Hanneman – engineering, mixing, recording
Markell Riley – drum programming
Aaron Hall – background vocals
Bernard Belle – background vocals
Lee Drakeford – background vocals
Produced for G.R. Productions
Co-produced for B. Brown Productions
Original version appears on the Bobby Brown album, "Don't Be Cruel" MCA-42185
Cal-Gene/Bobby Brown Music/Unicity Music, Inc. BMI/ASCAP
© 1988 MCA Records, Inc. ℗ 1988 MCA Records, Inc. Manufactured by MCA Records, Inc.