Back in the early-mid nineties, I loved watching the sketch comedy show, In Living Color. Every Sunday, I was guaranteed to laugh until I cried. One of my favorite comedians to derive from the seasons was Jamie Foxx. I’d heard nothing of this country bamma from Terrell, Texas before this show. Given his big butt and oversized caps, I found nothing attractive about him.

It’s funny how they say money changes people. Eventually, he grew into his teeth and turned that butt into a muscular force of nature. Sometime after his breakout and subsequent cancellation of the show, he performed a one man comedy special on Showtime called Jamie Foxx: Straight from the Foxxhole. While I knew he was a gifted comedian, I had no idea - until after viewing this special - that he was a gifted musician as well. Needless to say, I was in love not because he was so funny (because I love me a funny man), but because he could play an instrument and sing his aforementioned muscular butt off. And, out of my celebrity fantasy list, let’s just say this comdey special solidified him as one of the top 5 for me. That, and his shower scene from Miami Vice. Dizz-am!

If you are not familiar with his talented comedy-music stylings - or if you are one of the only people on Earth who haven’t seen Ray - check this out… and prepare to bust a gut:

(Part 1, circa 2003)

(Part 2, circa 2004)

Have watched AT LEAST five times. At least. Mission accomplished. Gut sufficiently busted.