The Grio

Revisiting MC Hammer’s 1994 album, ‘The Funky Headhunter’ 30 years later

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The MC Hammer really is one you had to experience in real time. It’s hard ...
AllHipHop

MC Hammer: Hip-Hop’s Biggest Seller Talks Michael Jackson, James Brown And The Impact Of The Bay!

MC Hammer remains an unforgettable pioneer of The Bay. He talks to Chuck Creekmur about his legacy and allthe pagentry of working with James Brown, Rick James, The Chi-lites, Prince, the Jackson 5, ...
The Spokesman-Review

A Hit You Can't Ignore: Hammer Time

“U Can’t Touch This” was the giant hit song of the Summer of 1990. U could barely go anywhere or do anything without hearing the catchy rap overlaid onto the riff from a big hit song for Rick James ...
Hartford Courant

Budget battle cites famed artist MC Hammer at Capitol – “Can’t Touch This”

One of the best-known dance and hip hop songs of the early 1990s was “U Can’t Touch This” by famed artist MC Hammer. The song won numerous awards and eventually hit number 1 on the charts for its ...
AOL

Revisiting MC Hammer’s 1994 album, ‘The Funky Headhunter’ 30 years later

OPINION: The Oakland rapper’s most edgy album came with some controversy over his image and a legendary Speedo. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author ...