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The Hits (MC Hammer Album)
''The Hits'' is a 2000 compilation album by rap artist M.C. Hammer. It contains tracks from his first four albums. Track listing # "U Can't Touch This" # "Addams Groove" # "Too Legit to Quit" # " This Is the Way We Roll" # "Pray" # "Turn This Mutha Out" # "Gaining Momentum" # " Do Not Pass Me By" # "Let's Get It Started" # "They Put Me In the Mix" # "Black Is Black" # "Help the Children" # "Pump It Up (Here's the NEWS)" # "Have You Seen Her" # "U Can't Touch This (Club Version)" # "Feel My Power ''Feel My Power'' is the debut studio album by 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 small independen ..." # "Yo!! Sweetness" References * 2000 greatest hits albums MC Hammer compilation albums {{2000-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rap Music
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The components of rap include "content" (what is being said), "flow" (rhythm, rhyme), and "delivery" (cadence (music), cadence, tone). Rap differs from spoken-word poetry in that it is usually performed off-time to musical accompaniment. Rap is a primary ingredient of hip hop music commonly associated with that genre; however, the origins of rap predate hip-hop culture by many years. Precursors to modern rap include the West African griot tradition, Cockney rhyming slang, certain vocal styles of blues, jazz, 1960s African-American poetry and ''Sprechgesang''. The use of rap in popular music originated in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s, alongside the hip hop music, hip hop genre and Hip hop, cultural movement. Rapping developed from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back 2 Back Hits
''Back 2 Back Hits'' is a compilation album by rappers M.C. Hammer and Vanilla Ice. The album was released in 1997 for CEMA Special Markets and was re-released in 2006 for Capitol Records. The first five songs on the album are by M.C. Hammer; the last five are by Vanilla Ice. The 2006 release replaced "Pray" with "Help the Children." Track listing # "U Can't Touch This" - 4:16 # "Addams Groove" - 3:58 # "Too Legit to Quit" - 5:05 # "Pray" - 5:14 # "Have You Seen Her" - 4:43 # "Ice Ice Baby" - 4:31 # "Cool as Ice (Everybody Get Loose)" - 5:32 # " I Love You" (Live) - 5:57 # "Play That Funky Music "Play That Funky Music" is a song written by Rob Parissi and recorded by the band Wild Cherry. The single was the first released by the Cleveland-based Sweet City record label in April 1976 and distributed by Epic Records. The performers on the ..." (Live) - 5:00 # "Dancin'" - 5:00 References 1998 greatest hits albums MC Hammer compilation albums Split albums Vanilla Ice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 as the third single from his third album, ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'' (1990), and has been considered his signature song. Along with Hammer, Rick James shares songwriting credits with Alonzo Miller, as the song samples the prominent opening riff of James' 1981 single "Super Freak". The song has been used and referred to in many television shows, films, commercials, and other forms of media. It has also received multiple awards and recognition. The song is notable as the winner of a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. It was the first rap song to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1991, as well as the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video and MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards. It peaked at number one on the ''Billboa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addams Groove
"Addams Groove" is a single performed by hip-hop artist Hammer that was released as the theme song to the 1991 film ''The Addams Family''. It was the second single from his 1991 album, ''Too Legit to Quit'', included in the track list for the cassette version of the album but not the CD. The song was his fifth and last top-10 hit in the United States and was the recipient of the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song at the 12th Golden Raspberry Awards in 1991. The song was also parodied by Italian comedy music duo Giovanni Alamia & Tony Sperandeo with the title of "Rap Ghiaccio" and was taken from their album of the same year of the release of the song "Brutti, sporchi e monelli". Music video A music video was produced to promote the single. It featured Hammer and several of his dancers performing in their unique style around the Addams mansion as well as most of the cast of the film. The video opens with Hammer pleading with Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Legit To Quit (song)
"2 Legit 2 Quit" is a song by Hammer featuring Saja (a.k.a. Sonia Moore), released on September 5, 1991 as the first single from his fourth studio album, ''Too Legit to Quit'' (1991). Music video The music video was directed by Rupert Wainwright, and at almost 15 minutes in length, was one of the most expensive videos ever produced. The uncut version of the video begins with a newscaster, played by Jim Belushi, reporting on Hammer's apparent decision to quit the music business, as well as responses from a number of celebrities. It then cuts to an impatient crowd waiting for Hammer to perform, while Hammer has a lengthy conversation with James Brown, who calls Hammer "Godson" and enlists him to get the glove of Michael Jackson. Brown endows Hammer with several blasts of energy before sending Hammer off to perform. The performance is high budget and laden with pyrotechnics. The video ends with a purported Jackson (seen only from behind) having seen the performance and conceding Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is The Way We Roll
"This Is the Way We Roll" is a single released by Hammer from the album ''Too Legit to Quit''. The song was featured in the film, ''The Addams Family'', and was performed by Hammer on ''Saturday Night Live''. A music video was produced for the track as well. Track listing # "This Is the Way We Roll" (High Street Mix) # "Rollin' on Oaktown Style" # "Instrumental Oaktown Style" # "Addams Groove "Addams Groove" is a single performed by hip-hop artist Hammer that was released as the theme song to the 1991 film ''The Addams Family''. It was the second single from his 1991 album, ''Too Legit to Quit'', included in the track list for the cass ..." (LP version) # "Addams Groove" (TRUE instrumental) Chart position The song peaked at No. 86 on the US chart and No. 20 on the US R&B charts. References 1992 singles MC Hammer songs Songs written by MC Hammer 1991 songs Capitol Records singles {{1990s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pray (MC Hammer Song)
"Pray" is the third single released from MC Hammer's third album, ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'', in August 1990. "Pray" became MC Hammer's biggest hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number two, behind Mariah Carey's "Love Takes Time". The track became a Top 40 hit in multiple countries, and helped make ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'' the number one album of the year. The song was certified gold in the U.S. on November 26, 1990 (with sales over 500,000 copies). This hit song (accompanied with music videos) is one of Hammer's most popular songs, and has appeared on several compilation albums, including: ''Greatest Hits'', ''Back 2 Back Hits'' and ''The Hits''. It also appeared in '' Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em: The Movie'' (1990). Produced by Hammer himself, the song heavily samples Prince's hit song, "When Doves Cry", the first of just a few times that Prince allowed samples of his compositions. The track also interpolates Faith No More's "We Care a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Get It Started (album)
''Let's Get It Started'' is the second studio album, and first major-label debut, by hip hop artist MC Hammer. It was released via Capitol Records and EMI Records on September 28, 1988. The album was produced by Hammer and Felton Pilate. ''Let's Get It Started'' went double platinum. "Pump It Up", "Let's Get It Started", "Turn This Mutha Out" and "They Put Me in the Mix" were the most popular tracks from the album. Music videos were also produced for all of these songs. The album topped the Hot R&B chart, and peaked at No. 30 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It was No. 1 on the Top R&B chart in the U.S. The album produced several Top 5 hits. "Turn This Mutha Out" peaked the highest at No. 3 on the US Rap charts, and also cracked the Top 15 at No. 12 on both the Dance and R&B charts. However, none of the singles made much of a dent in the pop charts. Album overview Once signed to Capitol Records, Hammer re-issued his first record (a revised version of '' Feel My Power'') with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
"Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" is a 19th-century American hymn written by Fanny Crosby in 1868, set to music by William H. Doane in 1870. M.C. Hammer recording In 1991 hip hop artist MC Hammer released a version of the hymn entitled "Do Not Pass Me By" on his fourth album, ''Too Legit to Quit''. Gospel artist Tramaine Hawkins appeared on the song as a guest vocalist. A music video was produced for this single which charted as well. Chart performance Other recordings *The hymn has been recorded by singers including Reggie Houston, Cyrus Chestnut, Bill Gaither, and Lyle Lovett. Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture during a career sp ... performed this song live to open five concerts in his 2002 American tour. References External links Lyrics and commentaryon Dylan's p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Have You Seen Her
"Have You Seen Her" is a song by American soul vocal group the Chi-Lites, released on Brunswick Records in 1971. Composed by the lead singer Eugene Record and Barbara Acklin, the song was included on the group's 1971 album '' (For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People''. The song begins and ends with a spoken narrator remarking on how he was once happy with a woman; however, she left him, so he passes the days by partaking in leisure activities, where he tries to get relief by telling jokes to the children: Much to his dismay, the woman does not return or attempt to communicate with him as he had hoped. The narrator ends the song, in a spoken voice, musing on how foolish he was for believing the woman of his dreams would always be around, thinking that he had her in the palm of his hand. Some radio edits have omitted the spoken dialogue. The song peaked at 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and reached the top of the ''Billboard'' R&B Singles chart in November 1971. It also re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feel My Power
''Feel My Power'' is the debut studio album by 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 small independent label of the era, which led to several offers from major labels. "That's What I Said" and "Feel My Power" were later used for the ''Rocky V'' film and the ''Rocky V'' soundtrack. "The Thrill Is Gone" samples the original song by Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell. Additionally, the album samples James Brown James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century music, he is often referred to by the honor .... Track listing } References {{Authority control 1986 debut albums MC Hammer albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
