In 2005, Crazy Frog reached the top of the charts with a dance rendition of the memorable song from the Eddie Murphy-starring series.
The streaming platform released a fresh promotional clip for the action-comedy film on Friday, showcasing Crazy Frog, the animated figure who gained widespread recognition in popular culture nearly twenty years ago with a dance-themed interpretation of the franchise’s music. The new promotion incorporates pivotal movie scenes where Crazy Frog is seamlessly integrated into the action, adding extra mayhem for Murphy’s character.
On Friday, Netflix’s verified X (previously Twitter) handle shared the video along with the caption, “CRAZY FROG AND AXEL FOLEY???” T-Mobile, among others, responded to the post, referring to it as “The GOAT of ringtones.” Netflix shot back, stating, “Invented ringtones.”
Erik Wernquist is credited as the creator of Crazy Frog, which was introduced in 2003 and initially promoted by Jamba!, a ringtone provider. The character gained popularity with its rendition of “Axel F,” the theme song of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise composed by Harold Faltermeyer for the original 1984 film. In 2005, Crazy Frog’s version of “Axel F” reached No. 1 in various countries including the UK, Australia, and France. The Crazy Frog track, featuring the animated amphibian making gibberish sounds, was a remix of a dance version released two years earlier by Murphy Brown and Captain Hollywood.
A new promotional video for the Netflix film Beverly Hills Cop was recently released on the Crazy Frog YouTube page, with the description stating, “‘Axel F and @crazyfrog have been an iconic duo since 2005. Crazy Frog is back with a new music video for the Netflix Film Beverly Hills Cop.”
Mark Molloy helmed Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the fourth installment in the film series which is currently available for streaming on Netflix. The movie features Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, and Kevin Bacon, and centers on Foley (played by Murphy) as he returns to Beverly Hills to protect his daughter, Jane (portrayed by Paige), and his longtime friend Billy Rosewood (played by Judge Reinhold).
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Molloy emphasized the significance of the film’s iconic music. He stated, “To me, the music of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise is integral to the identity and the mood of the films. It’s incredibly important. We have the original score and all those well-known tracks in Axel F, which are all pivotal elements.”
