MC Hammer quizzes
MC Hammer, born Stanley Kirk Burrell, is a groundbreaking American rapper and entertainer known for the global hit "U Can't Touch This" and iconic parachute pants. A key figure in early '90s hip hop, Hammer blended catchy hooks with high-energy performances that helped popularize rap worldwide.
Did You Know?
MC Hammer was known for stadium-scale shows with a massive troupe of dancers — at the height of fame MC Hammer's touring company reportedly included hundreds of people on payroll.
Practice Questions
Q:What is MC Hammer's biggest hit song?
A:His biggest hit is 'U Can't Touch This.'
Released in 1990, 'U Can't Touch This' became a cultural phenomenon, helping Hammer earn multiple Grammy Awards and establishing his reputation as one of the biggest names in early 1990s hip-hop.
Q:What song did 'U Can't Touch This' sample?
A:It sampled 'Super Freak' by Rick James.
MC Hammer’s producers used the iconic bass line from Rick James’ 1981 song 'Super Freak,' fusing funk and rap into a pop-friendly hit that bridged musical genres and appealed to mainstream audiences.
MC Hammer Fact Sheet
| Born | Stanley Kirk Burrell was born in Oakland, California on March 30, 1962. |
| Top Albums | Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ’Em (1990), Too Legit to Quit (1991), The Funky Headhunter (1994), Let’s Get It Started (1988), Look Look Look (2006), V: Inside Out (1995), Active Duty (2001). |
| Top Songs | U Can't Touch This (1990), Pray (1990), 2 Legit 2 Quit, U Can’t Touch This (1990), Can't Touch This, Addams Groove (1991), Have You Seen Her (1992), Here Comes The Hammer, Too Legit to Quit, You Can't Touch This. |
| Grammys | 3 won and 8 nominated. |
| UK Singles Chart | 4 Top-10 Hits |
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