Hollywood stars have attempted countless times to make the crossover into the music scene.   Actors like Bruce Willis, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Bacon and Jared Leto have made the jump so it is not too surprising when I hear of another icon taking the leap.  What is the world coming to when Cliff Huxtable turns in his stethoscope for a turntable?  The 70-year-old  will emerge into the music scene and release a hip-hop CD set this month called State of Emergency.

I couldn’t help but belt-out in laughter when I read news about Bill Cosby despite my mad respect for the guy.   Come on… Cosby doing hip-hop?  Isn’t this the same dude that has denounced the rap/hip-hop lifestyle and pissed off a portion of the black community with his bold statements?   What’s he going to rap about… Clare licking on his Pudding Pop or maybe Rudy’s Got a Big Ole Booty?

As I researched further, I realized what Cosby’s mission is with this CD.  It makes sense now.  He intends on defying the stereotypical profane themes found in much of rap music.  Instead, Cosby’s album will combine comedy with important messages to a hip-hop, rap and jazz soundtrack.  One is left to question… can that even be considered rap or hip-hop music though, and be taken seriously?

Nice concept, Bill… but do you really think those you are targeting will even be listening to you and getting the message?  I highly doubt it.  It’s a different generation of youth who watch you and Rudy on Nick at Nite.   Unfortunately, you just might be perceived as that old guy on TV who wears those funky sweaters.  But mad props for turning your basement office into a recording studio…!