"Whatzupwitu" is a 1993 R&B song by Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer, director, and musician....

, featuring Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...

. It is included as the sixth track on Murphy's third studio album Love's Alright

Love's Alright

Love's Alright is the third musical album by comedian and singer Eddie Murphy. The album was released on February 23, 1993 by Motown Records, and was produced by Murphy, David Allen Jones and Ralph Hawkins. It was a critical and commercial failure, only making it to #80 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop...

. Jackson decided to participate in the song and video since he thought the lyrics had a positive message.

Music video

"Whatzupwitu" has been noted for its music video

Music video

A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...

, directed by Wayne Isham

Wayne Isham

Wayne Isham is an American music video director who has directed music videos of many popular artists; such as Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Roxette, Mötley Crüe, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Whitesnake, David Cook, Simple Plan, Avenged Sevenfold, Pantera, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys,...

, which was inspired by the album's cover art. This followed Murphy's guest appearance in Jackson's music video for "Remember the Time

Remember the Time

"Remember the Time" is a single by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson recorded in the Hit Factory Miami. The song was released by Epic Records on January 14, 1992, as the second single from Jackson's eighth studio album, Dangerous. Written and composed by Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson and...

". It was voted by MTV viewers in 1999 as the third worst music video of all time, and permanently retired on the channel. It was last shown on the MTV countdown 25 Lame.

Track listings

CD maxi single (Netherlands)

1. "Whatzupwitu" (album version) – 3:21
2. "Whatzupwitu" (instrumental version) – 3:21
3. "I Was a King" (radio edit) – 4:05
4. "Whatzupwitu" (video)

12" promo (US)

• A1. "Whatzupwitu" (Klub mix full) – 7:21
• A2. "Whatzupwitu" (Klub mix edit) – 3:52
• A3. "Whatzupwitu" (Hip hop remix) – 4:47
• B1. "Whatzupwitu" (Eclipse mix) – 6:30
• B2. "Whatzupwitu" (LP version) – 3:21
• B3. "Whatzupwitu" (Klub mix dub) – 6:34

12" single (US)

• A. "Whatzupwitu" (Klub Full mix) – 7:12
• B1. "Whatzupwitu" (Klub mix edit) – 3:52
• B2. "Whatzupwitu" (Hip hop remix edit) – 3:47

CD promo (US)

1. "Whatzupwitu" (Klub mix edit) – 3:52
2. "Whatzupwitu" (Hip hop remix edit) – 3:47
3. "Whatzupwitu" (Klub mix full) – 7:21
4. "Whatzupwitu" (Eclipse mix) – 6:30
5. "Whatzupwitu" (Hip hop remix) – 4:47
6. "Whatzupwitu" (LP version) – 3:21

CD single (France)

1. "Whatzupwitu" – 3:21
2. "Whatzupwitu" (instrumental) – 3:19

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Dutch Singles Chart MegaCharts MegaCharts is responsible for the composition and exploitation of a broad collection of official charts in the Netherlands, of which the Mega Top 50 and the Mega Album Top 100 are the most known ones. Mega Charts also provides information to the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40, of which the Dutch Top...	1
French Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry...	1
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...	1

External links

• Official music video
• Segment on the making of the video