Bobby Brown on Britney Spears' "Butchering" of "My Prerogative" and 80s/90s Trends

Sampling and "My Prerogative"

• 🎤 Bobby Brown emphasizes the importance of hearing samples before granting permission, stating he needs to ensure his music isn't associated with undesirable content.
• 💔 He expressed strong disappointment with Britney Spears' cover of "My Prerogative", calling it a "butchering" despite clearing it because it was her.
• 💡 Although Teddy Riley produced the track, Brown felt it was not done justice and was a significant misinterpretation of his song.

Bobby Brown's Trendsetting Style

• 🌟 Brown attributes his trendsetting status in the 80s and 90s to being fearless and inspired by a mix of Michael Jackson, Prince, Rick James, and Stevie Wonder.
• 💇 The high-top fade with a slant was an accidental mistake by his barber that unexpectedly stuck and became a trend, even predating his style as seen in a Quincy Jones anecdote.
• 🕺 He adopted the "bad boy" persona on stage, influenced by Rick James's electrifying live performances, which he observed while opening for him with New Edition.

Fashion and Trends

• 👖 Brown claims he wore the MC Hammer pants before Hammer, who even asked him to wear them, highlighting a collaborative and evolving fashion scene.
• 🔄 He observes that fashion trends like bell bottoms and oversized suits often cycle back, making him feel older but also providing opportunities to share fashion history with his children.
• 🚫 He humorously expresses a strong dislike for skinny jeans, hoping they do not make a comeback.
• 🧑‍🦱 While he loves the afro hairstyle, he notes that current trends lean more towards braids, twists, and dreads, and he personally struggles with hair regrowth in certain spots.