American NFL Idol!? The Strange Singing Careers of NFL Players
When a NFL Player decides to look for his next career, it’s usually in coaching or the broadcast booth. However, a surprising number of players decided to take a shot at making music a second profession. These pros have crossed over every music genre as well. From Country, to Rap, to Contemporary Christian to Death Metal. Apparently in every NFL player there is a singer waiting to get out. Hear that Networks? Here’s your next big idea! The reality-singing-sports-athletic-competition crossover.
1. Deion Sanders – Must Be The Money
Neon Deion who had appeared in MC Hammer’s “Too Legit to Quit” video, released his own album on Hammer’s Bust It Records label. “Prime Time” made it #70 on the U.S. R&B / Hip Hop charts and to #14 on the Top Heatseekers. The album didn’t get much love from the critics and the one single released “Must Be The Money” didn’t make the charts at all.
Teams: Falcons, 49ers, Cowboys, Washington Ravens Position: Cornerback, Return Specialist Highlights: 8 Pro Bowls, 2 Time Super Bowl Champion Music: 1994 album “Prime Time” #70 U.S. Hip Hop Charts
