Eddie Murphy's Musical Moments

The comedian has influenced many music stars over the years.

Eddie Murphy - Who wouldn’t want to “Party All the Time” with Mr. Murphy? He was as funny as he was culturally relevant. He had hit comedy specials and a hit single with Rick James. (Photo: Columbia)
Busta Rhymes "Put Ya Hands Where My Eyes Can See" - Eddie Murphy's Coming to America is an unforgettable movie classic that has been ingrained in pop culture. Busta Rhymes took the movie's theme and incorporated it into the music video for his single "Put Ya Hands Where My Eyes Could See," making it a hit. (Photo: Elektra Records)
Snoop Dogg "That's That" - Also pulling from Coming to America, Snoop Dogg sampled the music playing in the bathroom scene where Eddie Murphy was being washed by his female servants in his song, "That's That." The single peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006. (Photo: DoggyStyle)Big Pun "I'm Not a Player" - In 1997, Puerto Rican rapper Big Pun released his hit track "I'm Not a Player, which sampled Eddie Murphy's classic comedic routine, "Singers." The song would go on to dominate radios all over the United States. (Photo: RCA)

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Eddie Murphy's Musical Moments - Eddie Murphy's an actual, recorded-on-record singer — with albums. His first, How Could It Be, was released in 1985 and included a song produced by Rick James ("Party All the Time"). He also had one in the '90s, Love's Alright, featuring a track with Shabba Ranks. His latest, 9, has yet to have a release date set, but its lead single is out now and features Snoop Lion ("Red Light"). Lest we forget, however, Murphy also has an indelible career as a comedian and movies star. Let's take a look at how some fellow musical artists have sampled his work throughout the years.(Photo: Columbia)

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