Foxx, who nabbed an Academy Award on Sunday night for his uncanny portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray, is working on an album for J Records, home to Alicia Keys, Mario and Rod Stewart. One of the producers on the album, Rich Harrison, said it is a mixture of R&B and hip-hop. "Foxx is an incredible singer and piano player," Harrison said. "I think the public is ready for a couple of albums from this guy."

The public wasn't ready when Foxx released the album Peep This in 1994. His success as a comedian did not cross over to the romantic soul.

Besides, Foxx already has had some musical success. It was his voice on the No. 1 song Slow Jamz, with Kanye West and Twista. All three were nominated for a Grammy for the smash hit.