Elton John to “No Diggity”

After 40 years of performing rock music, pop ballads and movie soundtracks, Elton John is looking to cross over to yet another musical genre — hip hop.

“I want to bring my songs and melodies to hip hop beats — a bit like ‘No Diggity’ by Blackstreet,”’ John said in excerpts of an interview posted on Rolling Stone’s Web site Friday.
John told the music magazine he would like to work with producer Dr. Dre and a variety of artists, although he had yet to to contact them.

He soared to stardom in the 1970s and has maintained a legendary status, branching into writing songs for movies like “The Lion King” and Broadway plays like “Aida.” Read more