B-side I Was A King Format CD single, 12" single Length 3:21 | Released March 30, 1993 Recorded January 1992 | |
Genre Pop, R&B, psychedelic, Soul | ||
"Whatzupwitu" (pronounced "What's Up with You") is a 1993 R&B song by Eddie Murphy, featuring Michael Jackson. It is included as the sixth track on Murphy's third studio album Love's Alright. Jackson decided to participate in the song and video since he thought the lyrics had a positive message.
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Critical reception
Allmusic editor Steven McDonald wrote that despite being a featured artist, Jackson "steals 'Whatzupwitu' outright."
Music video
"Whatzupwitu" has been noted for its music video, directed by Wayne Isham and Klasky Csupo, which was inspired by the album's cover art and also uses computer graphics. This followed Murphy's guest appearance in Jackson's music video for "Remember the Time". It was voted by MTV viewers in 1999 as the third worst music video of all time, and permanently retired on the channel until it was last shown on the MTV special 25 Lame.