Abdul - Opposites Attract (official Music Video): Paula

: While often debated, the rapping voice belonged to Minneapolis DJ Derrick "Delite" Stevens , though actor Romany Malco wrote the rap lyrics. Production Secrets

The story of the Opposites Attract music video is one of artistic risk, technical grit, and a childhood dream coming full circle. A Tribute to a Legend Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract (Official Music Video)

To bring the "funky feline" to life, Abdul teamed up with and Candace Reckinger , the creative duo behind A-ha’s iconic "Take on Me" video. : While often debated, the rapping voice belonged

Paula Abdul’s primary motivation for the video was to pay tribute to her idol, . Inspired by the 1945 film Anchors Aweigh , where Kelly famously danced with an animated Jerry Mouse , Abdul fought her record label to produce a "gift" for the legendary star. Virgin Records was initially hesitant to release a seventh single from her debut album, Forever Your Girl , fearing overexposure, but they relented once they saw the concept for MC Skat Kat . The Creation of MC Skat Kat Paula Abdul’s primary motivation for the video was