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Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper known for hit songs such as "U Can't Touch This", "2 Legit 2 Quit" and "Pumps and a Bump", flashy dance movements, extravagant choreography and his eponymous Hammer pants. [2]
The discography of American rapper MC Hammer includes the hit records "U Can't Touch This", "Pray" and "2 Legit 2 Quit". Hammer is known for his flashy dance movements, choreography and Hammer pants. His superstar-status and entertaining showmanship made him a household name and hip hop icon. [1]
"Pumps and a Bump" is a song by American rapper MC Hammer from his fifth album, The Funky Headhunter (1994). [3] The single peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the final Top 40 hit of Hammer's career.
OPINION: The Oakland rapper’s most edgy album came with some controversy over his image and a legendary Speedo. The post Revisiting MC Hammer’s 1994 album, ‘The Funky Headhunter’ 30 years ...
At the 40th American Music Awards, in November 2012, Hammer danced to "2 Legit 2 Quit" and "Gangnam Style" alongside Psy, both wearing his signature Hammer pants. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] The mashup , suggested by Psy's manager, [ 17 ] was repeated by the two stars on December 31, 2012 during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and was released on iTunes .
AllMusic writer Ron Wynn said about the album overall: "Hammer's sound was leaner, his rapping tougher and more fluid, and his subject matter harder and less humorous." [6] Dennis Hunt of the Los Angeles Times felt that Hammer had "zero feel" for his choice in subgenre, but praised the record's "smashing beats" and highlighted "Don't Stop" for being "unbelievably funky". [7]
Feel My Power is the debut studio album by American rapper M.C. Hammer released in 1986 by Bustin’ Records. [1] The album was produced by Felton Pilate of Con Funk Shun.. Feel My Power sold over 60,000 copies, a considerable success for a small independent label of the era, which led to several offers from major labels.
Oaktown's 3.5.7 was a rap group formed by MC Hammer in 1987, via his Bust It Records label and Capitol Records.Members included Sweet L.D. (Suhayla Sabir), Lil P (Phyllis Charles) and Terrible T (Tabatha Zee King-Brooks).