http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1935&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rssFrom rags to riches to bankruptcy to life as a preacher, Hammer's life plays like a movie (see: VH1's <i>Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story</i>). His 1990 crossover classic <I>Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em</I> made him an international megastar. Fueled by the high-energy party jam "U Can't Touch This," Hammer took the world by storm with his trademark genie pants and simple raps over the bassline from Rick James' "Superfreak." The single was an enormous hit, and the album became one of the biggest selling rap records in history. Other hits followed, namely "Pray." Hot on its heels, <i>Too Legit To Quit</i> (1991) found similar success. Hammer won Grammys, appeared in commercials and even had a cartoon show; but the fickle public soon grew bored with his positive and poppy style -- Gangsta Rap was on the rise. Three subsequent albums were met with little fanfare. In 1997, he declared bankruptcy and focused his efforts on God and family, two themes heavily addressed on his Gospel/R&B album <I>Family Affair</I> (1998). Despite his lyrical shortcomings, Hammer paved the way for other Crossover Rap superstars. He will always be remembered for his flamboyant style, crazy moves and chart-topping hits. - Brolin WinningHitmakersen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:40:50 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1935&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss From rags to riches to bankruptcy to life as a preacher, Hammer's life plays like a movie (see: VH1's <i>Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story</i>). His 1990 crossover classic <I>Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em</I> made him an international megastar. Fueled by the high-energy party jam "U Can't Touch This," Hammer took the world by storm with his trademark genie pants and simple raps over the bassline from Rick James' "Superfreak." The single was an enormous hit, and the album became one of the biggest selling rap records in history. Other hits followed, namely "Pray." Hot on its heels, <i>Too Legit To Quit</i> (1991) found similar success. Hammer won Grammys, appeared in commercials and even had a cartoon show; but the fickle public soon grew bored with his positive and poppy style -- Gangsta Rap was on the rise. Three subsequent albums were met with little fanfare. In 1997, he declared bankruptcy and focused his efforts on God and family, two themes heavily addressed on his Gospel/R&B album <I>Family Affair</I> (1998). Despite his lyrical shortcomings, Hammer paved the way for other Crossover Rap superstars. 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Hammer V Inside Out alb.214937 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/1/6/0/1260619_170x170.jpg 2003-02-19 00:00:00.0 1995-09-12 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.214937&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.214937&variant=data&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.204414&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers MC Hammer Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.204414 alb.204414 MC Hammer art.1935 0.0 Sultry Funk [#2] alb.204414 null 1995-08-15 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.204414&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.204414&variant=data&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.120402&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Fri, 21 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800 MC Hammer Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.120402 alb.120402 MC Hammer art.1935 9.99 The Funky Headhunter alb.120402 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/0/4/5/4/864540_170x170.jpg 2003-03-21 00:00:00.0 1994-03-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.120402&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.120402&variant=data&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.116374&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 MC Hammer Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.116374 alb.116374 MC Hammer art.1935 7.99 Too Legit To Quit alb.116374 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/5/5/8/1818557_170x170.jpg 2006-09-19 00:00:00.0 1991-10-29 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.116374&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.116374&variant=data&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.214027&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Mon, 12 Feb 1990 00:00:00 -0800 MC Hammer Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.214027 alb.214027 MC Hammer art.1935 9.99 Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em alb.214027 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/0/6/2/382607_170x170.jpg 1990-02-12 00:00:00.0 1990-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.214027&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.214027&variant=data&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.240435&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss Hitmakers Wed, 28 Sep 1988 00:00:00 -0700 MC Hammer Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.240435 alb.240435 MC Hammer art.1935 9.99 Let's Get It Started alb.240435 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/3/6/8/398638_170x170.jpg 1988-09-28 00:00:00.0 1988-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.240435&variant=play&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.240435&variant=data&rws=%2Fmc-hammer%2Fdiscography.rss