Bobby Brown - My Prerogative (Live) + Interview (1989) | BEST QUALITY

Bobby Brown performs a 10 minute version of My Prerogative live, followed by all of the interview footage from the out-of-print His Prerogative music video compilation. From laserdisc.
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[@Sign_Your_Will]

My man toured from ‘88 to ‘91 off the Don’t Be Cruel album. The King!!!!

[@theempireofjudah9315]

Damn. I didn't know that

[@theoppositionconsumer8916]

@@theempireofjudah9315 Michaels bad tour lasted from 87-89

[@StubbornMook]

I'm sure he did over 200+ shows for the DBC album..

[@tianaclark4010]

He gives a great show seen him in San Diego years ago

[@HoneySnowflake]

I was born in 1990. I recently listened to that album and did not realized SO many hits were on one album haha!!

[@DavidRichardson95]

The entire _Don't Be Cruel_ album/era is forever unmatched. Took the album and its singles to the mainstream and everyone got on board with the new jack swing soon after. Bobby B. was nothing to play with back then.

[@lorshmev8146]

A lot of R&B stars let alone a black teenager can do what he did around that time! It’s out rappers today that can’t outsell his 88-91 sales for DBC

[@DavidRichardson95]

@@lorshmev8146 When music and entertainment truly mattered.

[@MrSPIDEY21]

@@lorshmev8146 he started it and they wasn’t on his level

[@howardberry7064]

@@MrSPIDEY21 exactly!!

[@karmaneshaspraglin2813]

@@lorshmev8146 agreed!!!!! He is and will always be my fav entertainer

[@waynerogers2007]

No cellphones. What a beautiful thing. People just enjoying the concert.

[@haroldhernandez272]

Cause it’s the 80s they don’t have cell phones yet

[@themaggattack]

2:45 It's so sweet how he took the time to acknowledge that little girl in the audience and make her feel special 🥰.

[@empresslotus3384]

I saw him in Wembley that year 1989, I was 13years old & he tore up that stage, his energy was everything.

[@LisaF777]

Jealous

[@tyliekinc.]

Whitney was at that show

[@Devin-eg8ms]

I was 19 in 1989

[@Tyler-zo6sm]

​@@Devin-eg8mssame here

[@KageFighter]

He made that little girl’s day. And a fan for life.

[@theoppositionconsumer8916]

The “Don’t be cruel Tour” and The “Bad” tour was the baddest tours at that time

[@darrelljones3965]

Facts

[@tayemoney1592]

Really facts and prince tour as well

[@theoppositionconsumer8916]

@@tayemoney1592 yep

[@wes9802]

I think don’t be cruel got mike beat

[@jacbro33]

@@wes9802 it was hottest tour among r&b artist . Prince and Michael had the largest fan base of course. But the heart break. With alb sure, he was blowing up as a new artist. Just flaming hot.. bobby brown caught fire at the time. And then you had new Edition who every one was curious about with their new member Johnny Gill . That was the hottest ticket in black America

[@frostyrx6499]

People said he cares about himself but he’s giving the stage to the Dancers this man cared about others

[@wordonthestreetpodcast5472]

Facts shouted them out and everything incase that had people watched my or anything they get the proper recognition for going off💯 that’s real

[@wordonthestreetpodcast5472]

Putting his brother on and more

[@saveme9065]

Bobby Brown’s ERA was the 80’s! He owned it!!!! #SaluteSIR

[@jarrellmason9080]

This is the first time I have seen a high quality version of this on KZbin. Salute to you for this!!!

[@tayemoney1592]

Yes cause back then you only can hear it from one ear unless you had speaker's

[@MrAddidas2]

I had this shit on a VCR tape and literally watched it until the shit broke. Was a HUGE B Brown fan.

[@tayemoney1592]

@@MrAddidas2 fr the energy was crazy from the band and the dancers especially bobby with that slide he did towards the end classic

[@Tyweezy84]

Bobby brown Was a damn superstar

[@meanieeheart4236]

BRUHHH I WAS JUST WATCHING A BUNCH OF OLD BOBBY PERFORMANCES ....and here you come in with the ✨quailtyyyyy✨

[@seanjohnson4475]

What's up SpongeBob

[@meanieeheart4236]

@@seanjohnson4475 r u following me? bc I've seen you reply to me in other comment sections

[@BahamasMusicLasers]

Ikr lol almost feels like it was in this era

[@cmac3764]

There’s only one Bobby Brown, often duplicated never imitated🥰👑🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shereewhite4828]

He was sooooo cuuute back then! Him wearing that hairstyle made a lot of black teenage boys wear it too during that era. He'll always be the original king of R&B!

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

He didn’t start that hairstyle

[@Riogi]

Yes, extremely cute.

[@shereewhite4828]

@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 I'm sorry I meant him wearing that hairstyle, a lot of teenage guys copied it.

[@shereewhite4828]

@mjGOAT lebronNOPE Im sorry, I meant he made it popular, making many black teenage boys wear it too.

[@coopdevilletv9001]

@mjGOAT lebronNOPE who started it?

[@paulfox1020]

always great to hear REAL vocals and a kick a$$ band! fantastic performance!

[@pamlove777]

Bobby Brown will always be my favorite singer of the New Edition Group.

[@equezada631]

Let me just say I watched 11 minutes of the one song and not once was bored, distracted or not enthused. A true performance two dancers a live mic and band and one hell of an entertainer. Go head on Bobby.

[@StubbornMook]

This tour was nuts! A lot of big name stars were at his show. It got the attention of James Brown who was in jail at the time. James was like I gotta meet this kid...1988-1990

[@YungEmperor305]

Wow fr? Bobby was that dude during this time. Even Janet was at some of these shows lmao

[@RzCapone]

why did James brown go to jail

[@StubbornMook]

@@RzCapone something about him carrying a weapon in public and leading the police into a high-speed chase...

[@veef.moraless3020]

Woooow😳😳😳❤💯💯🤝

[@jacbro33]

Yep even Michael Jackson had him on his radar of course as competition

[@JahHoopz]

He was on top of the world. Imagine if youtube was around back then....

[@cmac3764]

A true performer, he never once got winded. Absolutely no one could match Bobby’s talent, charisma, nor energy. The only ones that compare are MC Hammer and MJ.

[@Lybekkk]

I’m 22 born in 2002 and I’d never forget that Bobby the King Of R&B my mother always told me that Bobby was good but this shows how my generation never got to learn or understand Bobby B really that guy! Such amazing brother and fella to these young generation

[@StubbornMook]

Not yall fault the media AND radio blackballed him ..

[@stewarteasy72]

I was just 4 years old in 1989 as a kid when Bobby Brown was that dude who can reign supreme with Don't Be Cruel (his 2nd album) before he married Whitney Houston. He was the true OG Bad Boy of R&B. King Of Stage!! The Brown Bomber!!! R&B's Bad Boy!!!!

[@madonnamjfan8471]

Such a great concert that i went to back in the day.good memories and people having a good time in those days.miss the 80s.

[@jdilla999]

Me too as well, I went with my family...What an experience👍🏿

[@g.marksman1769]

When I was in grade school this dude was my hero! Bobby Brown was tear’in $h!t up when this track dropped!

[@bravesoul5743]

And now finally we are appreciating Bobby's talents after all these years. Although him and Whitney loved each other but theyre not right for each other because of addiction! Bobby couldve made great things during the whole 90s but destiny has other plans.

[@judylett536]

Actually they was...he got caught up covering for her...pushing his career in the back at this time it was about bobby ...if he wasnt with whitney he would have focused on his career he was on top at that time ...bobby is a great guy then and now..media tarnished him to protect whitney image ...whitney was a hood girl everybody knows that that image was not her ...thats entertainment....they took people he loved away trying to destroy him ...pat was down with that n her brother side 👀 ing mom

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

Shoutout to Bobby Brown. One of my favorite singers ever.

[@susanmuthoni1167]

Mine too🥰🥰

[@rayallen4489]

This just puts a smile on my face to see him in his glory loving what he does . Just the pure newness and talent and magnitude of the moment. Go Bobby !

[@larhondaburchett3271]

Shout out heart and soul!!! Bobby Brown the king stop playing with my boy!!

[@lennixjones]

i can not believe of after about 3 years of listening/looking to/at this same performance on youtube with crappy audio that's only on one side and terrible quality- YOU COME THROUGH WITH THE BEST VERSION. you are amazing with the black people content. especially the michael jackson, bernie macs, bobby browns, etc.

[@moccalatte13]

Yessssssss same for me

[@ronaldwilliams5131]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yes

[@tayemoney1592]

Exactly I first heard back in 2007 that's when I became a bobby brown I was 7 and the original video hated it

[@veef.moraless3020]

Yeeees🔥🔥🔥💥

[@ucheokenwa7663]

King Bobby,I salute you.What a masterpiece..What a performance..I have been watching this live performance since 1990 till date..I watched it as a teen and today,am watching it with my children and my children will watch it with theirs'.Bobby Brown will always live with me and generation forever..

[@lanalovehall6390]

The King of R & B...

[@jameljenkins3780]

I'm tired just watching. The vocals, the dancing. Just amazing. I would have loved to have been there. I was 6 years old during this concert. Wow.

[@mattymatty3124]

My God, what a performance!

[@aprilashley17]

Bobby was a beast! One of the best dancers of my time. Just a natural

[@michaelmace924]

Im sorry but I love that he still gets up & does this song.

[@ellalatta2416]

Nobody Can Never Ever Take These Moments Away From Bobby Brown 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 He Made History With This Song 🎵 And Dances This Was An EPIC Phenomenon 🎤

[@tedkay3750]

Saw him in DC! at RFK Stadium! it was like 5 acts, booby was the headliner! he was late...but when he showed up , just like this show! he tore it up!!

[@raymonwilliams7720]

Bobby showed tf out on this stage. The energy, the dancing, the voice, and the atmosphere was amazing. Bobby so cute, and I hate to say it BUT he was swinging all around that stage, I couldn’t stop looking at it 🤭🥵

[@nirajlal9469]

Been watchin this with one sided audio for years now. Thanks for this man, quality is awesome. Bobby at his best!

[@sheilapalmer224]

This is a masterpiece

[@waldotkd31]

Love how humble he is in this interview. Goes to show you that no matter how much fame or stardom you have there’s always something you need to get better at.

[@kyan4492]

Watch the new edition and Bobby brown story and you’ll see

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Young lost Bobby. LORD bless him losing two of his children.🙏 John 3:3-16💕

[@capricornin-motion161]

I owned this on VHS when I was a kid. Thank you for this!

[@m.l7091]

Awesome talent, Awesome time growing up with his music,thank you Bobby.2021💝

[@melindamullins9971]

wow he was so very handsome esp in this interview he was one of the most entertaining pop stars in his prime/at that time so very cool. music history so great to go back in the archives.

[@ScottieSaturn]

He a whole fuxxing Rockstar 🖤🤘🏾🔥

[@snazzyfierceaccesories5813]

I love Bobby and New Edition! This was my time. Im the same age and grew up listening to them. I got to meet them a few times! The 80 and 90s were the best of times

[@melindamullins9971]

such amazing energy so entering great band back up singers and dancers fantastic show classic is always fun to watch for us.cant wait to see them live 2022

[@bladebrown4191]

Between this, New Edition's "Past & Present", MJ's "Thriller"/"Moonwalker"/"The Legend Continues", Janet's "Rhythm Nation", and MC Hammer's "Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em" (all on dubbed tapes), i logged some serious cardio hours on the family VCR lol

[@chinkz0052]

Wow ...this was my favorite vhs tape as a kid

[@palcanon6888]

He EARNED his way to the top. He worked his as off off to the top!!

[@vickiemckay4259]

Awww the "GUMBI" haircut 💯

[@jacklynsalleh6033]

Woww didn't know u call it gumbo hairstyles...

[@robinsanders7726]

Hahahaaa

[@robinsanders7726]

Hahahaaa!

[@phapar5611]

The boss when he was young love him even now 😍

[@happyme2989]

Thank you🥰 I love this man no matter what he did or been through, I LOOK AT HIM THE SAME HE'S A BEAST👑. Yall need 2 try his seasonings👌. I have his autograph and picture of him. He's name has weight on it Icon.

[@veef.moraless3020]

Omgggg😳😳a true blessing👌💯💯🤝💪

[@Jay42000]

He’s definitely a beast.

[@gerikara]

Thanks for uploading this!

[@seanjohnson4475]

What's up buddy Brown

[@seanjohnson4475]

🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@michaelsimmons4545]

Bobby was that nigga much respect.

[@erickharris9239]

Bobby's Dancer's, Can Move.

[@AntBeastin1991]

What a performer.

[@omenaliberty5359]

So much energy!

[@AmmaMama]

So fine.

[@rudy6222]

He wasn’t even breathing hard. He had to be in shape.

[@marshellethe1andonly356]

It's called being young😂😂

[@mariahyohannes]

He had mastered breath control

[@gideonamare160]

Young, in shape & charged off that powder

[@rudy6222]

Lol

[@marshellethe1andonly356]

@@gideonamare160 😂😂Most definitely!!!

[@kielhall8363]

What crazy now BET is airing The New Edition Story part 1 an Bobby Brown Story part 1. But not a digital Download or HD DVD 📀 of both stories it’s been 4years since they aired .thank You for the video it brings back good memories

[@foxybrown9573]

I love you Bobby! That skinny body sure was toned... chocolate behavior 🤩😍

[@julslatt6294]

Had a cute 6-PACK🤩

[@flacolucero7339]

Good morning how are you doing

[@foxybrown9573]

@@flacolucero7339 Good tx

[@veef.moraless3020]

IKTR❤😍😍🔥🔥🔥👌😍

[@foxybrown9573]

@@veef.moraless3020 🔥🔥🔥

[@m.l7091]

The handsome gifted Bobby Brown 2022💝💝

[@mufc7753]

Pure natural talent.

[@frostyrx6499]

Like this man changed everybody music

[@jacbro33]

Him and bbd changed everything

[@fredericklowery2032]

That little girl had no business at a bobby brown concert😂. But I bet she never forgot that moment

[@melindamullins9272]

classic/timeless live performance amazing till this day i love to watch this the energy so on point.

[@lashawnamoore8374]

Love Bobby!!🤍

[@lilshaun41ify]

Energy through the got damn roof !

[@thegamingchef3304]

Cool Bobby gave his dancers the spotlight.

[@Baci1603]

His Masterpiece

[@iambrotherskalene4986]

My boy bobby

[@FreestyleNElectro_Pe]

Really impressive that energy

[@dorcuswilliams4921]

He was truly the best.

[@robsanderson3061]

His band is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aaronjoseph9018]

Absolutely love bobby brown .. he is amazing on stage❤

[@haloskater24]

He caught himself about to say “Recawdin” His Boston accent was still strong here.

[@beautyaddict08]

To all those who may scoff at Bobby Brown as he is now, they need to understand the performer Bobby was of the 80s/90s.

[@coldbilly7916]

THA KING OF R&B😂😂😂😂

[@theempireofjudah9315]

This prove black people don't keep their legends a live. Without KZbin i would have only known bobby from Whitney Houston and him being a wash up singer. Never would have known he was this talented as a performer.

[@antoniowyckoff2]

I see what you're saying but Italk about Bobby everyday to my coworkers like it's still 1988! I love to keep the funk, r&B, and soul alive.!

[@antoniowyckoff2]

Those who live through this definitely know and we kind of take for granted that everybody else doesn't!

[@tgirl1762]

That's why you have to do your own research you can't depend on people to teach you because 9 times out of 10 they'll tell you bullshit 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@theempireofjudah9315]

@@tgirl1762 people my age are not looking up or researching bobby brown just because. Thats my point. Nobody talks about bobby brown in music. That movie really help new edition and bobby brown.

[@tgirl1762]

@@theempireofjudah9315 Oh they talk about him but in a bad way he's just now starting to get his respect. With the way the tabloids talked about him and now bloggers who are fans of Whitney you would think he was a nobody she picked up on the street. I know now a days people like to be spoon fed information but you gotta do your own research

[@milicabulsara3518]

how much i love this song ❤❤❤❤

[@margh737]

It shows that Bobby did put in quality work...

[@jacbro33]

Sorry you only thought he was just Whitney Houston's husband. Bobby influenced a whole generation of r&b male . Literally change the r&b males image .. usher Chris brown etc were influenced by bobby brown

[@margh737]

@@jacbro33 how did you get from my statement that I thought he was just Whitney Houston's husband?

[@StubbornMook]

@@margh737 Of course he did which is why he would sell out multiple nights at bigger arenas which was no easy feat for rnb artists during that time period....

[@FeleciaCole-rp6tq]

The Greatest

[@weaponx9116]

I hope yall listened the interview in the second al of this video as well. Lets remember bobby brown for this as well and not all the negativity that we all grew accustomed to. He showed intelligence, humility and heart. Bobby was a good dude, I never knew that.

[@MzJust4trj]

Still rockin in 2021 🔥💃🏽🔥💃🏽🔥💃🏽🔥

[@shaz4045]

Bobby was a wicked performer and hot aswell no wonder Whitney liked him lol

[@jacklynsalleh6033]

Bobby being honest...I like the way he is as a great performer...hes got 2 great dancers ...good song with the fresh beat n lyrics ppl just love him so much...aBOBBY BROWN JUST A BIG HUMBLE STAR JUST LIKE WHITNEY...HE KILL O STAGE.....BRAVO BOBBY👍👍👍💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@melindamullins9272]

Till this live performance is one of my favorites the high energy with all the dancing and live music the band is epic also 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@ccleroy1234]

The Kang!!! Still best youtube channel out here......salute and thank you!

[@sheilapalmer224]

Nobody can't never ever take your place

[@dietranicole]

I love bobby!!!!!!

[@blacksamurai771]

Bobby Brown is the best New Edition member IMO

[@rdbridge9376]

Real performance!

[@sydney2236]

back when there were actual entertainers 💔 i so wish i was born in the 70s so i could be a teen in the 80s

[@jcrider2009]

Yasssss Bobby !!!!!!

[@alejandracorrearamos2058]

Legendary!!

[@frostyrx6499]

I love how some people didn’t like bobby brown back then cause of his nasty ways but now everybody love this man and would killer to meet him

[@michaelsimmons2167]

I met him at a club in Louisville Kentucky when I was doing security he is a very down to earth brother.

[@simonmutunzi7291]

9:52 Bobby gets DOWN 🔥🔥🔥

[@dmathmothtutinean8950]

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Back in the Ever-loving Day 😁😁‼️

[@princemichael9128]

Yassss!!!