The discography of American rapper

MC Hammer 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, e ...

includes the hit records "

U Can't Touch This "U Can't Touch This" is a song co-written, produced, and performed by American rapper MC Hammer. It was released in May 1990 by Capitol Records as the third single from his third album, ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'' (1990), and has been con ...

", "

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" and " 2 Legit 2 Quit". Hammer is known for his flashy

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movements, choreography and Hammer pants. His superstar-status and entertaining showmanship made him a household name and hip hop icon. Hammer has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, breaking down numerous doors for rap music and demonstrating that hip-hop had the potential for blockbuster success. A multi-award winner, M.C. Hammer is considered a "forefather/pioneer" and

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(incorporating elements of

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), and is the first hip hop artist to achieve diamond status for an album. Throughout his career, Hammer has managed his own recording business and created

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s such as Bust It Records, Oaktown Records, Full Blast Digital Music Group and World Hit Records. He has introduced, signed and produced new talent (his own acts collaborating with him and producing music of their own during his career) including: Oaktown's 3.5.7, Common Unity, DRS, the vocal

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Special Generation, Analise, James Greer, One Cause One Effect, DASIT (as seen on '' Ego Trip's The (White) Rapper Show)'', Teabag, Dom Kimberley, Geeman, Pleasure Ellis, B Angie B, The Stooge Playaz, Ho Frat Hoo! and Wee Wee, among others. A part of additional record labels, he has associated/collaborated/recorded with: VMF,

Tupac Shakur Tupac Amaru Shakur (; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor, regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all tim ...

Teddy Riley Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967) is an American record producer, singer, and songwriter credited with the creation of the R&B and hip-hop fusion genre, new jack swing. Musical artists who utilized Riley's production and songwri ...

, Felton Pilate,

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, Whole 9,

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Big Daddy Kane Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American Rapping, rapper, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely regarded as one of the most influe ...

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and Jon Gibson (or J.G.), among others. Before Hammer's successful career (and his "rags-to-riches-to-rags-and-back saga"), Burrell formed a Christian rap group known as the Holy Ghost Boy(s) with Gibson, producing songs such as "Word", "B-Boy Chill" and " Stupid Def Yal" (1987). Additionally, "The Wall" featured Hammer (it was originally within this song that he first identified himself as K.B. and then M.C. Hammer before its release), which was later released on Gibson's album '' Change of Heart'' (1988). This was CCM's first rap hit by a

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singer and/or duo. "Son of the King" showed up on Hammer's debut album ''

Feel My Power ''Feel My Power'' is the debut studio album by American rapper M.C. Hammer released in 1986 by Bustin’ Records. The album was produced by Felton Pilate of Con Funk Shun. ''Feel My Power'' sold over 60,000 copies, a considerable success for a ...

'' (1986), as well as the re-released version ''

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'' (1988). Burrell and Tramaine Hawkins previously performed with Gibson's band in several concerts at various venues, such as the Beverly Theatre in

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. At about the age of 12, Oakland native

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recorded with Hammer and sought career advice from him. In 1992, Doug E. Fresh was signed to Hammer's Bust It Records label. Hammer signed with

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in 1995. In late 2012, Hammer appeared with

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at the 40th American Music Awards and during ''

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'' performing a

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of "

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" and "2 Legit 2 Quit" together, which was released on

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. Hammer released "Raider Nation (

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Anthem)" along with a video in late 2013 and "All in My Mind" (which samples " Summer Breeze" by

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) in early 2014, with his newly formed group Oakland Fight Club (featuring Mistah F.A.B.).

Albums

Studio albums

Note: While with

, an unreleased album called ''Too Tight'' was produced in 1996. A digital release was produced between 2008 and 2009 called ''DanceJamtheMusic''.

Independent albums

Compilation albums

Note: ''Back 2 Back Hits'' was originally released in 1998 for CEMA and was re-released in 2006 for

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Singles

Note: Music videos were produced for "Let's Get It Started", "Pump It Up (Here's the News)", "Turn This Mutha Out", "(Hammer, Hammer) They Put Me in the Mix", "You've Got Me Dancing" (with Glen Goldsmith), "U Can't Touch This", "Have You Seen Her", "Pray" (including remixes), "Help the Children", "Too Legit to Quit", "Addams Groove", "Do Not Pass Me By" (with Tramaine Hawkins), "This Is the Way We Roll", "Pumps and a Bump", "It's All Good", "Too Late Playa", "Sultry Funk", "Keep On", "Going Up Yonder", "No Stoppin' Us (USA)", "Pop Yo Collar" and "Full Blast", among others.

Additional tracks

Other songs with or without

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s released (charting and non-charting) were: * "Word", "B-Boy Chill" (a live performance on

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), "Son of the King" (1986), " Stupid Def Yal" (1987) and CCM's hit song "The Wall" (1988) with Jon Gibson as the Holy Ghost Boy(s). * " We're All in the Same Gang" (1990) by West Coast Rap All-Stars with video and nominated at the

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for

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in 1991. * "The Blood" from the

album '' Different Lifestyles'' (1991) which peaked at No. 8 on the Christian charts in 1992. * " This Is the Way We Roll (High Street Mix)" and "Rollin' on Oaktown Style" were

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tracks in 1992. * "

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" from ''Family Affair'' (1998) without video. * "I Got It from the Town" with video and "What Happened to Our Hood?" (featuring Sam Logan and originally from ''

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'') without video. * "Hyphy, Dumb, Buck, Krump" and "YAY" (produced by

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) from ''

Look Look Look ''Look Look Look'' is the ninth studio album by American rapper MC Hammer, released on July 4, 2006 from his own label Full Blast. It serves as Hammer's ninth official release and eleventh record overall. ''Look Look Look'' was released Digi ...

'' ( released digitally and via

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in 2006) with videos originally via

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. * "Bring Our Brothers Home" (non-album single released between 2006 and 2007) with video. * "I Got Gigs", "I Go" (produced by Lil Jon), "Keep It in Vegas", "Lookin' Out the Window", "Dem Jeans" (by DASIT), "Stooge Karma Sutra" (by The Stooge Playaz) and "Tried to Luv U" (by DASIT featuring Pleasure Ellis) from ''DanceJamtheMusic'' (released digitally and via web download between 2008 and 2009) with some videos. * " Better Run Run" (non-album single released online October 31, 2010) with video. * " See Her Face" (non-album track Hammer premiered to the public on ''

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'' via

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on February 3, 2011) without video. * In late 2012, Hammer appeared with

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at the 40th American Music Awards and during ''

'' performing a

of "

" and " 2 Legit 2 Quit" together, which was released on

. * Among other songs, Hammer released "Raider Nation (

Anthem)" along with a video in late 2013 and "All in My Mind" (which samples " Summer Breeze" by

) in early 2014, with his newly formed group Oakland Fight Club (featuring Mistah F.A.B.). * Hammer released an updated version of his 1990 charting song " Help the Children" with a short film video in late 2017. Some singles have also appeared on other

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s, such as " Pump It Up (Here's the News)" and "

". With exception to later remixes of early releases, Hammer produced and recorded many rap songs that were originally not made public, yet are now available on the Internet.

Roll Wit It Entertainment

A sports fan, Hammer launched a new enterprise called Roll Wit It Entertainment & Sports Management, between albums ''

Too Legit to Quit ''Too Legit to Quit'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Hammer (after removing M.C. from his name), released on October 29, 1991. Produced by Hammer and Felton Pilate, the album was released via Capitol Records and EMI Records. Co ...

'' (1991) and ''

The Funky Headhunter ''The Funky Headhunter'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Hammer, released on March 1, 1994, via Giant Records and Reprise Records. The album at the time was hailed as Hammer's comeback album. As with some earlier songs such as "Cri ...

'' (1994). Clients included

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and Reggie Brooks. In 1993, Hammer's production company released '' Gangsta Lean'' by DRS. The hit single from this album, " Gangsta Lean", spent six weeks at No. 1 on the US ''Billboard''

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chart and peaked at No. 4 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The single sold over 2.5 million copies.

Accolades

M.C. Hammer's chronological summary of accolades/awards and recognitions/nominations are as follows: *September

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: The video for " Turn This Mutha Out" was nominated for a

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for Best Rap Video. *January

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: Won two

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s for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (''

'') and was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album (''Let's Get It Started''). *April 1990: Hit the

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with "

" from the LP ''

Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'' is the third studio album by American rapper MC Hammer, released on February 12, 1990 by Capitol Records and EMI Records. Produced, recorded and mixed by Felton Pilate and James Earley, the album was made on a s ...

''. *May 1990: Hit the Top 10 with "U Can't Touch This". *July 1990: Hit the Top 40 with "

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". *August 1990: Hit the Top 10 with "Have You Seen Her". *September 1990: The video for "U Can't Touch This" won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video and

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and was nominated for Best Male Video, Best Editing, and Best Choreography. *October 1990: Hit the Top 40 and Top 10 with "

". *November 1990: Hit No. 1 for a week with "Pray". *Hammer was a 1990 Top Singles Artist of the Year, a 1990 Billboard Hot Single Artist of the Year and was the 1990 Billboard Music Award Artist of the Decade. Another milestone was accomplished for Hammer when his album ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'' spent 21 weeks at No. 1, according to ''

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'', eventually resulting in

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. *January

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: Hit the Top 40 with "Here Comes The Hammer". Won five

s for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Single ("U Can't Touch This"), Favorite Soul/R&B Album and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em), and was nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock Album (''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em''). *February 1991: Won three

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s including

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and Best R&B Song ("U Can't Touch This") and Best Music Video: Long Form ('' Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em: The Movie''), and was nominated for Album of the Year (''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'') and

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("U Can't Touch This"). *September 1991: The video for "Pray" was nominated for a MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography and "Here Comes The Hammer" was nominated for Best Special Effects. *November 1991: Hit the Top 40 with "2 Legit 2 Quit". *December 1991: Hit the Top 10 with "2 Legit 2 Quit". Hit the Top 40 with " Addams Groove". *According to ARC Weekly, Hammer ranked the No. 43 Singles Artist of 1991. He also received a

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("Addams Groove") in 1991. *January

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: Won an American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist. Hit the Top 10 with "Addams Groove." *February 1992: Nominated for another Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance ("Here Comes The Hammer"). *September 1992: Nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards including Best Video from a Film ("Addams Groove") and Best Choreography ("2 Legit 2 Quit"). *Hammer was a 1992 Billboard Hot Single Artist of the Year, and ranked the No. 34 Singles Artist of 1992 according to ARC Weekly. *January

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: Nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo Performance ("Addams Groove") and Best Music Video: Long Form (''Hammerin' Home''). *In

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, Hammer ranked the No. 84 Singles Artist of the Year according to ARC Weekly. *March 1994: Hit the Top 40 with "It's All Good". *April 1994: Hit the Top 40 with "

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". *September 1994: Nominated for a MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography ("Pumps and a Bump"). *In 1999, MTV's ''100 Greatest Videos Ever Made'' included Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" at No. 71. *In October 2000,

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's '' 100 Greatest Dance Songs'' included Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" at No. 88. *In May 2001, VH1's ''100 Greatest Videos'' included Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" at No. 59. *In April 2003, VH1's ''50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists'' included MC Hammer at No. 44. *In 2004, Hammer was ranked No. 167 on the Top Pop Artists of the Past 25 Years chart. *In August 2005, the single "U Can't Touch This" was

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. *In April 2007,

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ranked Hammer as the No. 7 "Best Dancer Of All Time". *In December 2007, VH1's ''100 Greatest Songs of the 90s'' included "U Can't Touch This" at No. 16. *In August 2008, at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship, Hammer won a Living Legends of Hip Hop Award from Hip Hop International in

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''s ''The Best Rapper Ever Tournament'' declared Hammer the 17th favorite of all-time during the first round. *During 2008, "U Can't Touch This" ranked as No. 26 on VH1's ''100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop''. *In September 2009, Hammer made the "accomplishment appearance" in ''

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for the

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. *With over 2.6 million Twitter followers in 2010, his contribution to social media and as a co-founder of his own Internet businesses (such as DanceJam.com), Hammer was announced as the recipient of the first Gravity Summit Social Media Marketer of the Year Award. The award was presented to him at the 3rd Annual Gravity Summit on February 22, 2011, at the

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Covel Commons. *In December

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's ''Top 100 Big Tunes of the 90s'' included "U Can't Touch This" at No. 83. *Hammer received the George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement (not to be mistaken for the

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), presented during the UCLA Spring Sing in

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on May 17, 2013.

Tours and concerts

Notable tours and concerts include: A Spring Affair Tour (1989), Summer Jam '89 (1989),

World Tour (1990 & 1991),

Lawlor Events Center Lawlor Events Center is northern Nevada's largest multi-purpose arena. It is located in Reno, Nevada at the intersection of North Virginia Street and 15th Street on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. It is named after former athletic director, ...

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(1990–2017), Too Legit World Tour (1992), Red, White and Boom (2003),

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Festival (2007),

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(2008–2013), McKay Events Center with

Vanilla Ice Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1967), known professionally as Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor, and television host. Born in Dallas, raised in Miami, he was the first solo white rapper to achieve commercial success foll ...

(2009),

Illinois State Fair The Illinois State Fair is an annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield, Illinois, Springfield. The state fair has been celebrated almost every year since 18 ...

with

Boyz II Men Boyz II Men ( ) is an American vocal harmony group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. Formed in 1985, they have been a trio composed of baritone Nathan Morris, tenor Wanya Morris, Wanyá Mo ...

(2011), MusicFest (2012), Jack's Seventh Show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (2012),

Kool & the Gang Kool & the Gang is an American Rhythm and blues, R&B, soul music, soul, and funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964. Its founding members include brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell (musician), Ronald Bell (also known as " ...

Superjam at

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(2014) and Hammer's

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Tour (2019).

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mc Hammer Discographies of American artists

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