Let's Get It Started
MC Hammer · 1988
41 min · 11 tracks · hip-hop · gospel · pop rap
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and infectious pop melodies igniting the dance floor.
Why this album works
'Let's Get It Started' achieved significant commercial success, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and propelling Hammer into mainstream popularity. The album's title track became a party anthem, helping to establish Hammer as a household name and influencing the pop-rap genre that followed.
- Best for
- dance floor igniting energy steady groove for party vibes upbeat tracks for group enjoyment
- Context
- Released on September 28, 1988, 'Let's Get It Started' was MC Hammer's second studio album, coming shortly after his debut, 'Feel My Power.' This album solidified his rising star status in the hip-hop and pop scenes, showcasing his distinctive style that combined rap with dance music elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Ricky Martin· Debbie Gibson· Sparks· Usher· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turn This Mutha Out (intro) Standout 2:20
- 2 Let’s Get It Started Standout 4:08
- 3 Ring ’em 4:19
- 4 Cold Go M.C. Hammer 4:05
- 5 You’re Being Served 4:44
- 6 It’s Gone 3:29
- 7 They Put Me in the Mix 3:28
- 8 Son of the King 3:52
- 9 That’s What I Said 3:38
- 10 Feel My Power Standout 3:07
- 11 Pump It Up (Here’s the News) 4:34
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