Top tracks — play these first
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U Can’t Touch This — The track features an iconic sample from Rick James's 'Super Freak,' blending catchy lyrics with a memorable beat that propelled it to international fame.
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Pray — 'Pray' showcases Hammer's gospel influences, combining uplifting lyrics with a strong hip-hop rhythm that resonated with a broad audience and showcased his versatility as an artist.
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Here Comes the Hammer Start here — Functioning as both an introduction and a declaration of intent, this track sets the tone for the album with its high-energy delivery and confident message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines infectious hooks and energetic rhythms, marking a significant moment in hip-hop's mainstream appeal.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, engaging listeners and encouraging participation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic workout motivation
- immediate hooks and energy
- dance-friendly listening sessions
- upbeat party atmosphere
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified MC Hammer's reputation and commercial success in hip-hop.
- Career context
- When MC Hammer released Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em in 1990, he was at the peak of his career following the success of his debut album, Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em. This album solidified his status as a mainstream star, showcasing his unique blend of rap and dance music that attracted a wide audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vanilla Ice· Will Smith· Kid 'n Play
Tracklist
- 1 Here Comes the Hammer Start here 4:32
- 2 U Can’t Touch This 4:17
- 3 Have You Seen Her 4:44
- 4 Yo!! Sweetness 4:37
- 5 Help the Children 5:19
- 6 On Your Face 4:32
- 7 Dancin’ Machine 2:56
- 8 Pray 5:13
- 9 Crime Story 5:09
- 10 She’s Soft and Wet 3:26
- 11 Black Is Black 4:32
- 12 Lets Go Deeper 5:17
- 13 Work This 5:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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