Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em
MC Hammer · 1990
59 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop · gospel · pop rap
Upbeat party anthems blend infectious hooks with lively beats, embodying the spirit of early '90s hip-hop.
Why this album works
- Best for
- energetic workout motivation immediate hooks and energy dance-friendly listening sessions
- Context
- Released on February 2, 1990, 'Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em' was MC Hammer's third studio album and marked his mainstream breakthrough. Following the moderate success of his previous albums, this release catapulted him into global stardom, largely due to its catchy singles and innovative music videos.
- If you like
- hip-hop, gospel, pop rap
Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em is an album by MC Hammer, released in 1990. Upbeat party anthems blend infectious hooks with lively beats, embodying the spirit of early '90s hip-hop. The album is notable for its massive commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 and selling over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone. Its lead single, 'U Can't Touch This,' became a cultural phenomenon, earning Hammer two Grammy Awards and solidifying his legacy in hip-hop history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em sound like?
Upbeat party anthems blend infectious hooks with lively beats, embodying the spirit of early '90s hip-hop. Rooted in hip-hop and gospel.
What makes Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em by MC Hammer notable?
The album is notable for its massive commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 and selling over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone. Its lead single, 'U Can't Touch This,' became a cultural phenomenon, earning Hammer two Grammy Awards and solidifying his legacy in hip-hop history. Released on February 2, 1990, 'Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em' was MC Hammer's third studio album and marked his mainstream breakthrough. Following the moderate success of his previous albums, this release catapulted him into global stardom, largely due to its catchy singles and innovative music videos.
Who is Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em for?
Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em works well if you're into energetic workout motivation, immediate hooks and energy and dance-friendly listening sessions.
How many songs are on Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em?
Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em has 13 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Here Comes the Hammer Standout 4:32
- 2 U Can’t Touch This Standout 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 Standout 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
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