1985 - How Could It Be - Eddie Murphy

40 Years Ago - 1985 Eddie Murphy released his debut album How Could It Be.

This studio album was recorded as part of fulfilling a $100,000 bet that Richard Pryor had made with Eddie Murphy that he could not sing.[25] In the album's liner notes, Eddie Murphy wrote the following: "To Richard Pryor, my idol, with whom I have a $100,000 bet. No, motherf&^$er, I didn't forget."

He did get some big help from Stevie Wonder and Rick James.

"Party All The Time" was written and produced by James and peaked at #2. It also made #8 R&B, #19 Club.

The title track made #63 R&B.