MC Hammer

Stanley Kirk Burrell, known as MC Hammer, is an American rapper, dancer and entertainer who broke into the mainstream with the 1990 album Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em and the hit single "U Can't Touch This". He later appeared on TV and has been involved in ministry.

Breakthrough with Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em and the single "U Can't Touch This"; faced criticism from peers for mainstream crossover; subsequent albums had diminished commercial impact; noted for dancing and stage shows; later involved in ministry/pastoral work.

A critical look at MC Hammer's mainstream rise with Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em and the global hit "U Can't Touch This". The review highlights heavy commercial success, backlash from peers, and a decline in later albums' impact. It also notes Hammer's later activities including dance shows and ministry.

For:fans of 1990s hip hop and pop-rap, music listeners curious about mainstream rap history, DeBaser readers