Eddie Murphy
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Born in Brooklyn, New York City on April 3, 1961, Eddie Murphy is a comedian and actor who first came to prominence in 1980 as a cast member of the long-running comedy series Saturday Night Live. While only on the show for four seasons, he remains one of the most popular cast members in the showâs history. During his time with SNL, he released two popular comedy albums â Eddie Murphy (1982) and Comedian (1983) â which helped to build his career. However, he decided to pursue music as a serious career with the release of How Could It Be (1985), which was produced by Rick James, Stevie Wonder, and Aquil Fudge. The album included the hit single âParty All the Time,â which is his best-known R&B hit. Written and produced by funk icon Rick James, the track paired slick synthesizers with a danceable grooveâand, unexpectedly, a sincere vocal performance. âParty All the Timeâ climbed to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, holding its own against the eraâs biggest hits and proving Eddie Murphy could compete in the mainstream music arena. While his movie career continued to be popular, his next two albums - So Happy (1989) and Loveâs Alright (1993) - were not quite as successful. During this period, he also collaborated with major artists, including a 1993 duet with Michael Jackson on âWhatzupwitu.â He revisited music sporadically in later years, releasing singles such as âRed Lightâ and reggae-influenced tracks that reflected evolving tastes and a continued passion for recording. However, he focused more of his attention on films and other projects.
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- Cuteness
- Wonna Deez Nights by Beenie Man
- Don't Give up on Love
- Party All the Time
- I Want You Baby featuring Eddie Murphy
- Flower Child
- Good Day Sunshine
- Hey Joe
- I Got It
- I Was A King by Shabba Ranks
- Little Richard
- Oh Jah Jah
- Love Moans
- Love's Alright
- I'm A Believer (Reprise)
- One
- Put Your Mouth On Me
- Fake Your Way to the Top featuring Eddie Murphy
- So Happy
- Steppin' to the Bad Side featuring Eddie Murphy
- Till The Money's Gone
- Tonight
- With All I Know
- I Meant You No Harm/Jimmy's Rap
