Eddie Murphy (album)

Eddie Murphy
Live album by
ReleasedNovember 6, 1982
RecordedApril 30–May 1, 1982
VenueThe Comic Strip, New York City, New York
GenreStand-up comedy
Comedy rap
Length48:20
LabelColumbia Records
ProducerEddie Murphy, Robert Wachs, David Wolfert
Eddie Murphy chronology
Eddie Murphy
(1982)
Eddie Murphy: Comedian
(1983)

Eddie Murphy is the debut solo album by Eddie Murphy. It was released in late 1982, on Columbia Records. It was certified as a Gold record and received a Grammy award nomination.[1] The album drew ire from the gay community, Asian-American groups and Women's groups for some of the humor.[2]

In terms of material, the release draws upon Murphy's work on the program Saturday Night Live. The recording took place from April 30, 1982 to May 1, 1982, capturing some of Murphy's routines at the New York City venue The Comic Strip.[3] In addition to the comedy tracks, the album contained several songs, including the parody hip-hop song "Boogie in Your Butt", which became a minor hit on the R&B charts.

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  1. ^ Smith, Jessie Carney (2006). Encyclopedia of African American Business. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 549. ISBN 978-0-313-33111-4.
  2. ^ Bogdanov, Vladimir (2003). All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul. Backbeat Books. p. 486. ISBN 978-0-87930-744-8.
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