Hammer never used drugs, and gave a lot of his money away to other people to help them. Very talented man, and this song was the ultimate party song back in the day.

@crookedkingz09

Жыл бұрын

All facts that you spewed there, but I really believe they were just wilding out in the moment having fun. Hammer is and always been a man of religion and faith not a drug user.

@observerobserver6040

Жыл бұрын

In the his interview. He confessed it was the cars jewellery houses clothes. That got him broke. He knows Jesus saved him from the adultrery of things. Things was his drugs. People who he blessed are still with him.

@Wankshaftsbury

Жыл бұрын

He got caught up with material things and went bankrupt, but I think he found religion and is a preacher now.

@danieldiggs9574

Жыл бұрын

Hammer also wasn't a punk. Redman talked about dissing him and his momma and MC Hammer showed up to meet him. He wasn't fake even if his image wasn't "Thug Life" like everyone else was faking to be....cough...2pac and everyone else that time.

@ALASKANMSLena

Жыл бұрын

Facts !!

Hammer isn't "broke" but he isn't wealthy either. He has a few mil in the bank that's helped by his music royalties and licensing fees. The reason he went bankrupt isn't because he was just spending money on himself but because he legit tried to help and show love to way too many people. He bought clothing and cars for the whole hood, employed hundreds of friends and family paying them to not do anything so they wouldn't need to work anymore and always giving money away to people on the streets. Perfect example of how trying to "give back" can hurt you in the end

@austinneveau9387

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't hurt you in the end if your income was steady.

@elbruces

Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with giving back as long as you do it in a budgeted sustainable way.

@alvinsmith5686

Жыл бұрын

It’ll only hurt if you don’t be smart about how to give back.

@MrSeans2

Жыл бұрын

He actually in great shape he invented in tech in San Francisco and he just doesn’t tell you how much he has but he is good

@emanuelmartinez7267

Жыл бұрын

Hey guys just to be clear I'm not against charity or helping people out when you're in the position to do so. I'm just pointing out that person can do too much charity and shoot themselves in the foot

He crossed generational and racial lines with this song. No vulgar lyrics, just plain talent and a super beat!

@lorishores2523

Жыл бұрын

This is such a classic!! It gets ya in the groove

@AGhostInTheMachine

Жыл бұрын

That beat was originally by Rick James' SuperFreak

Naw, no drugs used at all. Hammer actually came from a Christian background. We danced in our days. We went out to dance to see who were the best dancers at the party. We literally came out the party with sweat everywhere because we danced so hard. MC Hammer had a heart of gold, trying to employ his whole community. He wanted everyone to eat.

MC Hammer is like a Don in Oakland. He went broke.. but fed a lot of families while doing it. That man is loved and revered.

@alanmaddison4835

Жыл бұрын

What happens is if you help a deadbeat, 75% don't deserve it sadly ungrateful.

@chenemc8953

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! The disrespect. Hammer helped so many people. And the bankruptcy was a blessing. He left the industry with his integrity and his life. He won.

@laughingmatters2308

Жыл бұрын

I don’t care what anyone says, he is undeniably my #1 fav hammer of all time 🎉❤🎉

@debberrapatterson6940

Жыл бұрын

Hammer isn't broke. He is still traveling and making music. Also, he is still active with many of his friends within the West Oakland Oakland community.

@chenemc8953

Жыл бұрын

@@debberrapatterson6940 🎯🎯

Hammer went broke having a big heart. He tried to employ all his family and friends from the hood, and he left no one behind. He shared his success with many. He’s a great artist, and apparently a great friend. In some aspects he was before his time. He was the first that the other rappers said sold out because he got huge endorsements deals. Look at things now, and some would kill for the lucrative endorsement deals he got. 💯

@JamesBond-hu9rg

Жыл бұрын

Not true he never was gibbing $ to us white guys workming for him. He was a cheap Asshole !

@terry5942

Жыл бұрын

What a great time in history, when people could sing and dance really well, I miss 70s,80s, 90s

@Bigron123

Жыл бұрын

No offense but hammer is not broke Just not in the light no more

@momto4boz

Жыл бұрын

I remember dancing to this song back in the day…

@NachoCheese00

Жыл бұрын

Much respect for this Talented, kind Man.

Hammer was known for protecting his young backup team from drugs and unhealthy behaviors. He is a good man. And iconic in the 90's!

Old white lady here. Very talented, good man. Tried to bring everyone along into his success. Diminished his fortune. Ruined his knees. I see from the other comments he still has money, very happy to hear.

The dance of back and forth is called the “typewriter.” Mc hammer went bankrupt but did not go broke. He employed to many friends and relatives to help support them and that was the real money waste.

@alanmaddison4835

Жыл бұрын

You forgot spending over 100Ms on Arabian race horses that he knew nothing about is how he burned the most $$$ the fastest Klaus.

@eileencastillo6323

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining that Jj Jones. Sure he bought elaborate things for himself. But he went broke by over-sharing his wealth. Buying too many things for way too many people. My point being that MC Hammer is a good guy with a big heart that was foolish with his money.

@zenclover8468

Жыл бұрын

This dude had a mansion with gold floors dude lol im sure his entourage was big but this guy overspent in the biggest way possible

@jeremygray462

Жыл бұрын

he had a waterfall in his house

@wpl8275

Жыл бұрын

@@alanmaddison4835 There is a phrase that goes "Like a kid in a candy store". Some people who have no wealth who come into a lot of it too quickly, just spend it or give it all away. They lose what they got. When you are nouveau riche (new money) the first thing you need to learn is how to preserve that money and grow it.

Hammer went bankrupt putting on amazing shows. Making sure everyone was paid. He also choreographed all the dances. Dude could do it all. So much respect for him.

@NachoCheese00

Жыл бұрын

Yep. He gave many of his friends jobs, and made sure everyone was treated well. He's just a damn good guy. He is also the first one to get Rap on the mainstream. He did a Lot for all the groups that came after him.

@Rizzinfallen1VODs

Жыл бұрын

@@NachoCheese00 i used to jam out to his music with my brother. Always loved it when i heard it growing up a late 80s kid and experiencing the entire 90s.. music just never hit like him. Its awesome that you were able to experience that time with him.

@Ivy94F

Жыл бұрын

He always pointed to the entourage as the main reason as to his bankruptcy. It was unusually large and hard to maintain for anyone, but at the same time, apparently they worked HARD and trained hard.

I am almost 75, and this grandma still loves this song. So much fun at every party.

Those of you who weren't around at that time have no idea what you've missed. We were about having a good time!!

@sonjaistheone4614

10 ай бұрын

I still say that his concert was one of the best I EVER went to. We danced the entire time and had a Ball! Still love him.

@srhwarfield

8 ай бұрын

Exactly

@donut3946

5 ай бұрын

Was a decade of partying

He was a preacher in his church, he went back to preaching. This song is iconic still! 👍👍👍👍

@1974Qball

Жыл бұрын

Preach for mo money?

@blazefairchild465

9 ай бұрын

Is still alive ? This was the party song ,I remember when it came on the radio all the cars at the Red light was bouncing and bopping even the babies in the car seats😂😂😂😅

Mc hammer pants still mean something to us 90s babies 🤣🤷

@jadeybabes33

Жыл бұрын

We called them "Pooh pants" over here in New Zealand. Lol

@daddyGirl1000

Жыл бұрын

Those pants actually came from Africa.

Love hammer . There wasn't a single human being that wasn't trying to dance like hammer when this video came out. 😎

This music doesn't have any dirty lyrics or foul language - feel good stuff.

You guys have NO IDEA just how big this song was when it came out - it was played everywhere, all day every day. Even down here in Australia it was HUGE. Music back then was fast, up=beat, fun and electric. It was way different to the stuff played today. MC Hammer proved this with this song alone. Also, when this song was played in the night clubs everyone went wild trying to imitate Hammer and the girls in the video. The dance floor thumped and vibrated as everyone jumped and moved to the beat.

@happyretireeshc

Жыл бұрын

It was huge...MTV

@happyretireeshc

Жыл бұрын

I've been to oz a few times. You produce some great bands...❤

Bankruptcy is also used as a financial restructuring process, Hammers definition of broke is a bit different from most of our definitions of broke lol. He's still in pretty solid shape.

@HamburgerHelperDeath

Жыл бұрын

Hammer is worth $2 million. He was worth $70 million.

@andreadeamon6419

Жыл бұрын

What hurt him was hiring everyone who walked by him and did nothing for being over-payed. Then having a need for spending more than he was bringing in. It kicked him in the behind

@kevincinnamontoast3669

Жыл бұрын

He still is worth millions.

@HamburgerHelperDeath

Жыл бұрын

@@kevincinnamontoast3669 Yea although millions as in $2 million sounds like a ton it’s not what it use to be. It’s 20 years of a good salary of $100k a year. When a million dollars was a lot of money is when it was 50 years of good income. It’s also a joke considering he had $70 million which was basically something that could be generational wealth for his family.

@donjohn2695

Жыл бұрын

Hammer made all that money by just using rick James super freak bass line and talking it's mind boggling

This was the ultimate party/dance song when I was about 23. So many good memories! This song was SO popular and his dancing skills are crazy.

@3912James

2 ай бұрын

I turned 23 (during the mid Summer of 1990). The late 80s through the early 90s forever hold a place in my heart.

When I saw an MC HAMMER Concert in the 1990's, the last Century, he had 30 dancers on stage mimicking every DANCE STEP!!!

Too legit to quit is my favorite hammer track absolute banger🤟🏽

@andreadeamon6419

Жыл бұрын

That and pray

@Mkpryor12

Жыл бұрын

And the end credit song for Addams Family first movie.

@Holmes68

Жыл бұрын

Man just one hit.

@RobGamesOn

Жыл бұрын

Mine too

@misstee9453

Жыл бұрын

yep

He even had a cartoon in the early 90's. He was probably the most famous rapper of all time when this came out.

@taresacampbell5316

Жыл бұрын

I remember the cartoon called "Hammerman". Saturday mornings were the best!

@karynmitchell2509

Жыл бұрын

He also had a mc hammer doll. My cousin bought one for her little girl. Supposedly. She was never allowed to play with it. lol 😆

@toryl.jefferson3565

Жыл бұрын

I forgot he had a cartoon

How'd we go from this talent to what we hear today? This is fun!

@melodiemichellewood6123

Ай бұрын

It won't ever come back around boo but we did have it all back then didn't we❤

My son performed his 1st ever rap /dance performance at a school talent show to MC Hammer in 91 at the age of 11. He was a hit! 🥰💙

I was in high school when this came out. This was played everywhere you went, the radio, sporting events, the store, restaurants. This was a universally loved hit!

@felinespirits

Жыл бұрын

I know, lol. Seems funny that there are folks that never heard this tune. Like you said, it was literally everywhere. And if it wasn't playing in a car, on a boombox etc, somebody was singing it...with everyone around joining in and dancing.

@SommerHouse.

Жыл бұрын

I am Danish, and it was also a super hit in Scandinavia It was awesome! 😄

@dahoss5405

Жыл бұрын

They even played it at church.

@johnlittle3430

Жыл бұрын

@@felinespirits Well, consider that these kids were probably born in a year that starts with a 2, or damn close to it... we're getting old, man. Our generation was told it would never get old, but that was a lie like any other.

@sodapop83

Жыл бұрын

all over the world this was a huge hit and still a banger

Now I’m feeling real old.. I saw this tour back in ‘91 with Vanilla Ice 😆 That stage of dancers was LIT.

@em1747

Жыл бұрын

80s. This was from the 1980s!

@justjulia8007

Жыл бұрын

@@em1747 hi I was literally there. It was either 1990 or 1991.. maybe look online and double check if you’re that confused lol

@em1747

Жыл бұрын

Well maybe that concert/event. But he's a music artist from the 1980s. That's when I remember him from

@RogelioMarreroYouTubeDJ

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJ-u16asfKbIiNI.html

@bellarose6501

Жыл бұрын

@@em1747 This song was released in January of 1990.

This is still the best song. It's clean and just the right song to break a bad mood. Love Hammer he help all his people and no one killed him for it.

When I was in college in the 90's, this was the one song that could get everyone on the floor at the club, regardless of their dancing skills. It's just such a fun song to dance to.

One of my favorite fun facts about Hammer is that when this song came out, other rappers thought Hammer was soft. They soon found out, he was NOT. Hammer stepped directly to many a rapper one on one like, “we got a problem?” He was no punk. 😀

@godcentricimagery1581

Жыл бұрын

People can watch vlad TV hammer wasn't soft though People thought he was but him or his People will check you. Especially his brother

@tonyawhitten5199

6 ай бұрын

Because his song were not violent and trashy.

Man, when this came on in the club back in the day, the dance floor was jumpin'. I got dragged to a huge urban cowboy dance club once, and among all the country songs, the DJ threw this on and this one cowboy starts Hammer dancing like a boss in his boots and hat.

@sandeedobberstine5591

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣some cowboys really are talented dancers!

@roderichroby6236

Жыл бұрын

If only Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakum and Gretchen Wilson aired some killer funk.

M.C. Hammer was and still is alive and amazing. His career was all about beautiful choreography, powerful dancing, talent, and unbelieveable stage presence. There was nothing fake about him, class all the way. Hammer and Michael Jackson's creative styles were actually pretty similar in ways, just different genres. When it came to impressive dancing talents and choreography, they were the most similar if you knew how to spot it. They both made extended music videos's almost like movies and liked comedy. I always loved M.C. Hammer's great sense of humor, wholesome values, creative music videos, and amazing live performances. He never did anything in his career, halfway. That's why he ended up in financial trouble. Never got in trouble with the law (that anyone knew of), respectful to women, didn't drink, no cursing in his songs. In fact, Hammer was the very first Artist (even before Kanye) to make detailed references to Christianity in his song lyrics. That was still controversial back then, and he made it famous. His music was even given a new genre. (Spiritually Informed Hip-Hop). Many people would know if they listened to more than just his biggest radio hit. There was more to him than any one-hit wonder. A few albums were released. Told you, he was special to the Music Industry😜 . Internet now classifies his music as Holy Hip-Hop/Christian Rap. He left music and became an Ordained Preacher, but us fans still love him.

Thinking back to that time we were all amazed at his moves. Now I’m recalling that he was an athlete! Had to be to train and move this body like that! Classic, clean dance and rap track ❤

Music will never be the same and it hurts knowing that

@brrytm89

Жыл бұрын

🗑️

The question is can y'all dance to this for the entire song and not be out of breath? We could and did when we were your age 😉

@sereneamani1713

Жыл бұрын

I'm out of breath looking at it!

@kathynicholson103

Жыл бұрын

Before our knees and hips went bad!

@jannathompson2262

Жыл бұрын

@@kathynicholson103 we're old...;(

@kathynicholson103

Жыл бұрын

@@jannathompson2262 Young at heart, though! 😉

@robwizzle3615

Жыл бұрын

@@kathynicholson103 im dead these are facts lmao

That video clip is so good. Great dance, lots of energy, great image, masterpiece. So good to have lived the 90's.

Australian bloke here. I love how you much you guys got into this. It was huge in Australia and I remember listening to it on a Cassette tape with a Walkman. There was the tape with this hit and I think 2 other songs and then there was the full album afterwards. I loved that album and thanks for reminding me about it as I’m going to try and find all of his other songs from that album that were as you guys would say “Bangers”.

I am 38 so I was a little young during us prime but you can’t underestimate how huge this dude was in his day.

@dubcwherever

Жыл бұрын

Same age and i was obsessed with Hammer as a kid. Had all his tapes!

@AlexSwann3341

Жыл бұрын

@@dubcwherever tapes!😂 these young guys don’t know the struggle of rewinding and fast forwarding to find your jam.

@LarryBonson

Жыл бұрын

@@dubcwherever 38 as well remember it like it was yesterday.

@dubcwherever

Жыл бұрын

@@LarryBonson were you a Kris Kross fan too? Right after Hammer they were my main shit.

@LarryBonson

Жыл бұрын

@@dubcwherever I miss the bus and Jump Jump I had on repeat.

This one will always be a classic

All of my friends loved this song and Hammer back in the day. We were and still are metal heads. Metallica, Iron Maiden, Dio, Judas Priest, and Hammer. You bust out Hammer, and everybody goes nuts.

The main riff behind this song is from Rick James' song "Super Freak" from the 1970s.

@sandravissani4551

4 ай бұрын

Actually 1981 (SuperFreak)

Hammer went bankrupt like 25 years ago but trust he is livin large rn. He has made millions back since his bankruptcy. Dudes house is insane.

Well damn. Now y'all need to do Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations..

@eduardtarniceriu102

Жыл бұрын

Marky Mark and Prince Ital Joe - Happy People , Life in the streets

@dontlookforme1999

Жыл бұрын

yesssss

@IlokanoPINOY

Ай бұрын

@@eduardtarniceriu102 that song was in the movie RENAISSANCE MAN which MARK WAHLBERG was in..... I didn't realize that Mark Wahlberg was the one who did the song with another artist, PRINCE ITAL JOE and it wasn't with THE FUNKY BUNCH.....

@eduardtarniceriu102

Ай бұрын

@@IlokanoPINOY Listen the album from Marky Mark and Prince Ital Joe It's nice Well , I like it because I was in high school at that time so I have nice memories

It wasn't only this song that was great. The whole CD was great, truly poetic and deep lyrics in the other tracks. I still have it in my collection. He was nothing but an inspiration for all of us in that time no matter where you come from.

I'm a 71 yr old woman and I adore you guys...your perspectives are honest, intelligent and refreshing!

MC was and is still IT. That man could dance. He started the massive popularity with everyone dancing! He had the moves for sure!

BEST DAMNED DANCE EVER! Jumpin Jive 1943. The Nicholas Brothers did the dance live and in one shot. No one will ever beat it. BEST DAMNED DANCE EVER!!! no shit. for reals. jaw dropping. I mean ONE TAKE, LIVE. Nope. no one will ever do it again.

@brynneholt1990

Жыл бұрын

FACTS!

@rhondahandley9595

Жыл бұрын

True

@michelerobertson8276

Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@donrocktheimposter912

Жыл бұрын

One of the best rock and roll frontmen of all time, David Lee Roth from Van Halen, was directly influenced by the Nicholas Bros., if you've ever seen his performance from the 80s.

@jeffvandagrif

Жыл бұрын

Seen it , amazing dancing !!! Never gonna see it again 😪 Here some more amazing dancing and music that will blow yo mind, from back in the day kzread.info/dash/bejne/o66XmdiSabm6ns4.html

I literally laughed so hard and smiled so big for the entire 10:52 seconds of this video. These guys had me cracking up!

Biggest lick back in the day!!!! Everyone was emulating his moves, perfecting his SWAGGER!!! Great times!!!!

This video was #1 for 1989 and 1990...intoxicating beat (from Rick James 'Superfreak')...it was severely overplayed, but is even very catchy today. He was the Billy Ray Cyrus of rap (1 or 2 hit wonder that was overplayed and disappeared). Super talented and put a LOT of work into promoting this song. He and his dance crew did promotional live shows for this song all over America prior to it becoming a hit on the radio and MTV/VH1.

@Lfg117

Жыл бұрын

Youngsters need to know: Hammer sampled Rick James's hook - must always be remembered while honoring both artists. Hammer stood on James's giant shoulders. Put respect on Rick James.

@jenniferwilliams4517

16 күн бұрын

@@Lfg117 Yes thank you! Music history is so interesting. A co-worker of mine was listening to Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby" and had no idea about David Bowie and Queen's "Under Pressure." I played it for her.

MC Hammer not broke but Hammer was huge. He had his own toys, he had a cartoon, had ppl running around with Hammer pants. Hammer had huge company sponsorship at a time when companies wasn't spending into rappers like that. His live shows was crazy though. Hammer a legend, he totally changed the game for rappers to get bigger business.

@extraSNUFFY

Жыл бұрын

And his mansion in Oakland was crazy back then

@MrGrifter123

Жыл бұрын

Brooooo I had some hammer pants 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

@kaisha915

Жыл бұрын

He went broke paying all those folks in his entourage

5o year old white boy here who loved his Hammer pants back in the day! He is the greatest from the early days of dance rap. He did go broke, but he did it having fun and giving it away. Love you Hammer!!!!

Imagine everyone in a club dancing to this. We did! Back then, if you couldn't dance then we ladies didn't want to holla. No Jordans, no jeans - you had to be able to dress and dance in shoes. Hammer came out of the military and started his career. I saw him live at his peak and he had about 25 people on the stage: a dj, live band, back up singers and at least 19 dancers. But, he wasn't the normal raooer. He was an entertainer. We still had Rakim, RUN DMC, Public Enemy - so many different styles. And everyone was getting love from us. No rapper sounded like the next one. Y'all missed out.

He use to rap in the parking lots at the Oakland Coliseum, humble origins and guy. Certainly THE most popular rap song when it came out. Bay area and Oakland are proud of him.

@bethdealmeida6789

Жыл бұрын

I remember back in the day riding 880 pointing to his mansion up in the hills of Fremont...Love you, Oakland, Bay Area!

@topspot4834

Жыл бұрын

He was the batboy for the A's.

@BayAreaSon

Жыл бұрын

@ beth de almeida they did the video for Pumps and Bumps at that house .

@s.l.s.l.1405

Жыл бұрын

🤘the Bay Area rocks

@ADrockstar22

Жыл бұрын

Ricky Henderson baby

The song was released in January 1990. Even as someone who grew up in the era (I graduated high school in '93), it's still hard to process the weird bridge between the 80's and 90's that music was during that time. For example, Nine Inch Nails' Pretty Hate Machine was released in October of 1989 but it took a few years before it blew up. 180 degree vibe but still same time period. We're all living in the released this day, forgotten one month later (if you're lucky) era now. The younger generations now get to tailor their interests and fall into a hole with them, which is why I believe the under 25yo/s saying they've never heard certain things because it's too possible now. Back then, we had to share radio space. You listened to stuff you borrowed from friends & family. You got introduced to styles that were outside of your main vibe. Have you guys ever reacted to Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain?" Great example of the time period & how genres could be mixed to get everyone involved in a hit.

@mariapurrpl2748

Жыл бұрын

For sure! Our generation had a plethora of music genres to choose from and then subcultures of those genres.

Such an exciting time! I am so glad I was young then. MC Hammer was truly a great talent AND A GENEROUS MAN. God bless him. I pray he is going well.

MC HAMMER was the definition of leave no one behind all who wanted and willing to work hard got a chance. They all were hungry you see how hard they all worked. I LOVE his spirit so sweet giving and he wasn't on drugs his high was helping people.

Imagine if social media was out when Hammer was in his prime😂

MC Hammer is still my #1 favorite Male Dance Rapper of all time. I had the pleasure of seeing MC Hammer and his crew perform live at the UIC Pavillion in Chicago back in the late 80s. The pavillion was jam packed with standing room only. He was the Headliner that evening. MC Hammer and his peeps brought the house down and everyone was going wild in the audience, dancing in the aisles. Hammer was a class act with super high energy, and his band was tight!! The opening acts were Vanilla Ice and En Vogue and they were all in the prime, their hay day. That was a blessing to see them all work their butts off and you could tell they loved what they did. The 70s and 80s were great times when came to live concerts. Btw, Vanilla Ice blew everyone away. He was also amazing in person.

I remember seeing him in concert back in the day, dude had like 30 people on the stage. MC Hammer was really into showmanship and choreography, gave 100%.

Greatest era of music. Hammer, HeavyD, Sir Mix A Lot, Teena Marie, Madonna, Rick, Chaka Khan. Kool and the Gang, RUfus, Michael, Teddy Pendergrass, Ashford & Simpson, Gladys Knight, Earth Wind, Fire, Stevie Wonder, the list is HUGE..... Funk musicians began using electronic instruments synthesizer keyboards and electronic drum machines,,,

The difference between early rappers and those of today was that they couldn’t hide behind technology. Auto tune has made it too easy for anyone to get in the game. This is definitely a classic song!

Mega Respect to MC hammer!!! this dude knew how to funk!

I loved this song back when it came out. Everyone did! Fun fact: In World of Warcraft each race has its own specific dance. And each gender has theirs as well. Human males dance that Saturday Night Fever dance while the human females dance the Macarena. Male Orcs do MC Hammered dance and it fun to watch. They really go for it.

FUN FACTS..MC WAS SERVING IN THE US NAVY WHEN HE BEGAN WRITING...a shipmate sends love and respect USNAVY.86-91

You kids have me asking myself when was the first time I ever heard the expression "bars." I dare say it was at least 15 years after this era. MC Hammer represented fantastically the last of what I guess I would call the "party rap" scene which was rapidly starting to be overshadowed by everyone suddenly acting all "gangster." Also holding down the "keep it fun" side was Kid n Play, Kriss Kross, L'Trimm (there's one you guys have to do... "cars that go boom." Ah, just before seemingly all rappers started taking themselves wayyyy too seriously.

@theConquerersMama

Жыл бұрын

Cars that go boom! Yes.

@Coolkem1

Жыл бұрын

The fun rap days

@StevenMichals0812

Жыл бұрын

I liked Grandmaster Flash and Run DMC alright. Before that there was Parliament/Funkadelic. That was cool.

@ahwhite1398

Жыл бұрын

@@StevenMichals0812 and the Fat Boys! I don't forget the Fat Boys. I still have the Fat Boys collaborations with Chubby Checker, the Beach Boys, and Aerosmith (actually, I think Aerosmith is RunDMC) on my driving playlist. It's funny how all the recent '80s revival stuff seems to have left so much out.

@april4244

Жыл бұрын

I loved that style of rap music! It was so much fun, upbeat, and made you smile. It's a shame it got so hard core. This music is fun, toe tapping, or jump up and get your dance on! Miss those days!

MC Hammer was a phenomenon in pop culture during early 90’s. The phrase “You can’t touch this” was in tv shows and commercials. MC Hammer was a dancer who could rap a little. Back in the 80’s and 90’s everyone was named MC just like today, many rappers go by “lil”.

Yasss Rick James Super Freak Sample.. MC HAMMER Excellent in concert.. That stadium was jamming and dancing... Phenomenal.. He is a great guy.. Went broke because he gave everyone jobs and helped his friends.. He was amazing

He owned an awesome thoroughbred named Light Lite. Good guy all-around. Loved M.C. ❤️

Yes, we definitely had the BEST music back in the day! When we went to the club, we really worked it

This song was on EVERY radio station in this country!!! U just HAVE to get up and move to this one! Love it!💞

Omg this brings back memories 😊 MC Hammer is a legend

MC Hammer and his pants are a classic! Party anthem song back in the day!

@clairejohnson6522

Жыл бұрын

What about Cameo's , 'Word up' and the red codpiece!

Hammer and his dancers were hard !! Every time they performed! They put on a show 100 dancers or more. No drugs

He and his dancers were GOATS🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

MC Hammer deserves a lot of respect.. I don't understand why he's not known for his heart as much as he is "can't touch this" As for the CARTER'S I love hanging out with you guys you guys are great keep doing your thing.. thanks for the laughs and memories you guys bring back also opening up to listen and give respect to all musicians from all generations and back grounds. And y'all guys are just upbeat smiling having fun and I'm sitting here on my couch chilling doing the same thing with you guys.. so thanks for that 😁 peace love respect and subscribers.. My Kronickellz coming soon to KZread 😘

Love this so much, after all these years, it brings back so many fun memories!! MC Hammer stole the music from Rick James. Hammer admitted to it. Rick James was not happy about it. But, after winning the right to get royalties from this hit song, Rick won his first and only Grammy for being the composer on this song! Yay! Hammer time!! ⭐️🎶💕

The hook came from Rick James’s song “Super Freak.” Later, he had to add James to the songwriting credits because this was more than sampling. Listen to the beginning of both songs.

Hey boys you should do more 90s music. You'll get an audience for it.

MC Hammer was a phenomenon. Full stop. We all loved him. Race meant nothin. We worked it out. In the 70s. Im 64 i jamm to him still. Peace🌎✨️

Every time he came to my town never missed his greatest concert ever ❤️

So, this song, but MC Hammer generally was HUGE. He also came out right before gangster rap started to become big. He couldn't make the transition. He tried, but no one was having it. Which is ironic, because according to the internet, he's pretty gangster in real life.

@rochellelove3785

Жыл бұрын

I liked Pumps and a Bump though.

Slick as f! The main hook was sampled from the song Super Freak by Rick James. Check it out.

@mickiofthemountains

Жыл бұрын

Super freaky! Dang we had good music back from n the day!

The silence that comes at 10:52 when they all stop TALKING AT ONCE is unbelievable soothing.

@mikeb7192

7 ай бұрын

The comment is brilliant.

This song was everywhere in 1989,everyone was dancing and singing the song, Dont dis Jackson's he was a cool guy. I was a 17teen when this song was out, ir you were around back in the 80s, you would have been hearing it everywhere. 🇦🇺

Track came out in 1990. With Hammer from Oakland, he always represented the Bay Area teams. He used to be a batboy for the A's as well. He would do dances on top of the dugout.

Check out “Informer” by Snow!! Someone else commented this and I agree and wanna make sure you see it 😂

@dreap243

Жыл бұрын

I second this!!

@mycarispassat

Жыл бұрын

Good shout …

@looneygardener

Жыл бұрын

Get a Jamaican friend to translate the patois.

@D0NKY

Жыл бұрын

Hip hop/reggae fusion. Was massive world-wide hit

@fuzzylogics139

Жыл бұрын

🙌

80’s & 90’s were all about dancing 😎. Michael Jackson was in his prime. So many songs/dances. You guys haven’t scratched the surface 💞. So nice watching your reactions to a great era in the music industry❣️

I grew up in the era and MC Hammer was great and they played that song in every clubs and bar and people used to jam to that song. They use to have competition back in the 90s for the best moves that can mimic MC Hammer it was fun time and just brings memories back then when everybody just had fun and got along regardless of your race. It was a great time to grow up and enjoy life as it was. I am glad I had that chance in life and I am hoping you guys will to someday. God Bless.

Loved MC! He is a good man and was just too generous. I pray he’s still preaching the gospel!

Dancing was a big part of the culture. I was in 8th grade wearing parachute pants at the school dance. Good times!

Yes, Hammer could get it. That’s why there was a dance move named after him, lol. EVERYBODY loved this song. It was a blast to dance to, there were trendy moves you learned to do for this song which made it more fun. It was the early 90s…Hammer had such an impact on the culture his signature baggy pants inspired the ‘Hammer pants’ trend for a couple yrs.

I'll tell you how great M.C. was...He was so GREAT that even ME, who's not into this type of music, knows about him and the song...THAT, was how influential and iconic 'U Can't Touch This' was and made MC Hammer into a household name, INSTANTLY across all genre of music and around the world...WOW!!

Back in the day I worked security at The Garden City card club in San Jose, California. I met M. C. Hammer, off stage, just being himself, he was (to me, anyway) a good guy. Just living life. He was polite and respectful. I am generally not a rap fan but I love that song and the video.

In 1990 this wasn’t a hit…it was the biggest phenomenon we’d seen. The beat, the family friendly lyrics, the dance, the clothes and colors… the whole thing took over the culture

This beat was so big back in the 90's, teenage boys from our block were dancing to it on the street in front of the apartment building here in Romania. They would bring the cassette player with the mc hammer cassette and ask the lady from the ground floor apartament to connect it in her kitchen and put the player in her window so we could all hear the song. People improvised so much back then. It was a really fun summer, great memories.

One of my favorite dance tunes! Can't help but groove to this one!!

This was 91. Early 90’s to mid 90’s to the end of the decade changed quick in music. I was a teen in first half . Great time to grow up. 80’s and 90’s were 🔥🔥

I grew up listening to MC HAMMER 🔨 He is a legend 🙌 👏

Me n the homegirls, we were the mc hammer dancers at all the parties. Yup house party, fly girls, we learned them moves and showed it the next weekend.

Son, your granny danced this dance! We all did. White, black, Hispanic didn’t matter