A lot has been said about Michael Jackson since his unexpected passing in 2009, from behind-the-scenes stories about his iconic music to documentaries (for better or worse), biographical movies, and countless retrospectives on his extraordinary career.
Back in 1993, one of the most recognizable artists on Earth recorded a duet with the hottest comedian of the era, Eddie Murphy, who had also begun dabbling in music.
Flash forward to today, Jackson's recent blockbuster biopic has already sparked sequel plans, while one of Murphy’s most iconic roles remains voicing Donkey in the Shrek films.
For fans wanting to turn back the clock, there may be no music video that better captures peak '90s nostalgia than the long-forgotten track, "Whatzupwitu."
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Trashed at the time for its corny lyrics and, arguably, even worse visual effects, "Whatzupwitu" has since become something of a cult curiosity — though Murphy has never regretted making it.
Choosing to focus on the positives, he later joked, "There's not a lot of people that have footage of themselves dancing around in the clouds with Michael Jackson. I do have that forever."
Can't argue with that...
View this post on InstagramMurphy co-wrote the song with producer Trenten Gumbs and presented it to Jackson after appearing in the King of Pop's "Remember the Time" music video — a favor Jackson later returned by recording "Whatzupwitu."
When asked years later how the collaboration came together, Murphy's answer was simple: "I asked, and he did it."
Jackson claimed to love the personal message of the song, despite its over-the-top presentation that was ultimately voted the third worst music video of all-time by MTV viewers on the program 25 Lame in 1999.
"Whatzupwitu" didn't crack the Billboard Hot 100 for a short stint, peaking at No. 74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop, while its surreal music video developed a cult following despite never becoming a mainstream hit.
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