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)

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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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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)

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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)

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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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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)

Public Enemy "Fear of a Black Planet" - The legendary Public Enemy used a bit of Eddie Murphy's "Modern Woman" skit on their single, "Fear of a Black Planet." The album of the same name went on to sell over a million copies and became a hip hop staple. (Photo: Def Jam)

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Public Enemy "Fear of a Black Planet" - The legendary Public Enemy used a bit of Eddie Murphy's "Modern Woman" skit on their single, "Fear of a Black Planet." The album of the same name went on to sell over a million copies and became a hip hop staple. (Photo: Def Jam)

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Ice Cube "No Vaseline" - Ice Cube's "No Vaseline" grabbed a sample of the comedian's "Hit By a Car," integrating it as part of the diss track aimed at his former group, N.W.A., and their manager. (Photo: Priority Records)

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Ice Cube "No Vaseline" - Ice Cube's "No Vaseline" grabbed a sample of the comedian's "Hit By a Car," integrating it as part of the diss track aimed at his former group, N.W.A., and their manager. (Photo: Priority Records)

Cold Chillin' - Big Daddy Kane signed with Marley Marl's Cold Chillin' label in 1987 and debuted the following year with the 12" single "Raw," which became an underground sensation. His first album, Long Live the Kane, followed not long after and was equally well-received, producing another underground classic in "Ain't No Half-Steppin'." (Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

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Big Daddy Kane "Calling Mr. Welfare" - Off his successful, gold-certified album It's a Big Daddy Thing, Big Daddy Kane pulled some of Eddie Murphy's "Ice Cream Man" for his single, "Calling Mr. Welfare Man." The track also featured DJ Red Alert.(Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth "Baby, You Nasty" - Lord Finesse and DJ Mike Smooth must've wanted their single, "Baby, You Nasty," to have some extra edge. The duo sampled Eddie Murphy's "Doo Doo/Christmas Gifts," off his self-titled 1982 comedic album, adding to hip hop fans' laughter. (Photo: EMI Records)

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Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth "Baby, You Nasty" - Lord Finesse and DJ Mike Smooth must've wanted their single, "Baby, You Nasty," to have some extra edge. The duo sampled Eddie Murphy's "Doo Doo/Christmas Gifts," off his self-titled 1982 comedic album, adding to hip hop fans' laughter. (Photo: EMI Records)

Eazy-E "Boyz-N-The-Hood" - In his solo debut, "Boyz-N-The-Hood," Eazy-E took a bit of Eddie Murphy's "Barbecue" skit for some extra kicks. Ice Cube originally wrote the song for another group, but E was convinced to rap it and the rest is history. (Photo: powerHouse Books)

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Eazy-E "Boyz-N-The-Hood" - In his solo debut, "Boyz-N-The-Hood," Eazy-E took a bit of Eddie Murphy's "Barbecue" skit for some extra kicks. Ice Cube originally wrote the song for another group, but E was convinced to rap it and the rest is history. (Photo: powerHouse Books)

Carmen Electra "Everybody Get On Up" - Actress and model Carmen Electra had a little known music career as one of Prince's protégés and lovers. In 1991, she released a self-titled album in which she sampled Eddie Murphy's "Singers" on her party track, "Everybody Get on Up." (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Carmen Electra "Everybody Get On Up" - Actress and model Carmen Electra had a little known music career as one of Prince's protégés and lovers. In 1991, she released a self-titled album in which she sampled Eddie Murphy's "Singers" on her party track, "Everybody Get on Up." (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Wee Papa Girl Rappers "Faith" - Hailing from across the pond, late '80s British rap duo Wee Papa Girl Rappers came out with a single called "Faith." Also pulling a few lines of Eddie Murphy's "Singers," the song would go on to become one of their most successful tracks. (Photo: Jive Records)

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Wee Papa Girl Rappers "Faith" - Hailing from across the pond, late '80s British rap duo Wee Papa Girl Rappers came out with a single called "Faith." Also pulling a few lines of Eddie Murphy's "Singers," the song would go on to become one of their most successful tracks. (Photo: Jive Records)

Mix Master Mike "Terrorwrist" - Off the all-star album Return of the DJ, Mix Master Mike sampled Eddie Murphy's "Politics/Racism" on his controversial song "Terrorwrist." The mix proved that hip hop and comedy could merge as a powerful blend for discussing life and social issues.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Bacardi)

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Mix Master Mike "Terrorwrist" - Off the all-star album Return of the DJ, Mix Master Mike sampled Eddie Murphy's "Politics/Racism" on his controversial song "Terrorwrist." The mix proved that hip hop and comedy could merge as a powerful blend for discussing life and social issues.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Bacardi)