

According to the star, he never stopped making music, he just recorded it in his home for the fun of it. Murphy would follow up with other albums like 1989's So Happy and 1993's Love's Alright, which featured a duet with Michael Jackson on the track "Whatzupwitu." These two albums fared poorly commercially and Murphy stepped away from music to focus on his movie career. Related: Shrek 5 Is Happening: Is It A Sequel Or Reboot & When Will It Release?

He was so popular during this period that when Paramount's misfiring comedy Best Defense starring Dudley Moore ( Arthur) received horrible test audience scores, they paid Murphy a hefty sum to film additional scenes to lure in viewers he's credited on the poster as a "Strategic Guest Star." He even had his own solo album with 1985's How Could It Be, which is best remembered for hit single "Party All The Time." Murphy later cemented his movie stardom with the success of both Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop. This action thriller paired Murphy's fast-talking con with Nick Nolte's angry cop, and their unique combination made it a hit. He made his film debut with 1982's 48 Hours from director Walter Hill.

Eddie Murphy quickly proved himself a star thanks to his stand-up comedy and appearances on Saturday Night Live. "Red Light" marked Eddie Murphy's musical comeback in 2013, and he's brought the legendary Snoop Dogg with him.
