Why ‘Party All The Time’ > Your Life

Whattup people.. This is my inaugural weekly column about things that, when mathematically compared, are greater than your life. While the brilliance and impact of this video may escape the casual viewer at first I will explain WHY this is so great. First off… Eddie Murphy and Rick James. At the time this video came into existence, both Eddie and Rick were mega stars. Here is a second by second breakdown with the standout points elaborated on.

:22 – I’m honestly shocked that @ 22 seconds into the video when they exchange a manly hug, the universe itself didn’t implode due to the magnitude of their sheer awesomeness.

:47 – Ok.. so the beats been playing ever since Eddie walked into the studio.. yet notice how he walks into the booth on cue and begins to lay down the track.. IN ONE TAKE.. Who else records in one take? Jay-z. Coincidence? I THINK NOT

1:48 – So at this point we can see that the studio has in fact burst into a quintessential 80’s jam fest! Rick’s effortless side to side dancing makes you feel all warm inside. Don’t lie like it didn’t.

2 :27 – OK look at the lil homie in the white polo shirt. He is so over come with joy he does a dance that was never seen before… and never..seen…again. It’s almost as if he’s fanning the joy he feels in his heart out into the world with his hands. THIS SONG IS THAT AMAZING!

2:36 – Eddie looks almost bored with this. Apparently musical masterpieces come as easy as comedy to this god, this Cadillac of men. Eddie lets you see that “This is easy for me, I’m almost asleep while im recording. Bask in my glory!”

2:50 – Despite Eddies laid back demeanor its obvious RICK JAMES can barely contain his excitement as he is on the brink of emotional breakdown. Let me tell you, *Grabs a box of tissues* He wasn’t the only one.

3:08 – Rick walks away hi fiving people… knowing they got a hit on their hands..

Unfortunately however This song was so far ahead of its time, it wasn’t the monumental hit the mere union of Rick and Eddie would suggest. By my estimation it should hit top of the chart status sometime in 2009, around the time the general publics aggressive nature will finally catch up with the brilliance that was… Party All The Time.