First Time Hearing M.C. Hammer - "U Can't Touch This"

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  • @kandykisses872
    @kandykisses872 8 місяців тому +88

    Naw, no drugs used at all. Hammer actually came from a Christian background. We danced in our days. We went out to dance to see who were the best dancers at the party. We literally came out the party with sweat everywhere because we danced so hard. MC Hammer had a heart of gold, trying to employ his whole community. He wanted everyone to eat.

  • @dandodds5536
    @dandodds5536 2 роки тому +1351

    Hammer never used drugs, and gave a lot of his money away to other people to help them. Very talented man, and this song was the ultimate party song back in the day.

    • @crookedkingz09
      @crookedkingz09 Рік тому +57

      All facts that you spewed there, but I really believe they were just wilding out in the moment having fun. Hammer is and always been a man of religion and faith not a drug user.

    • @observerobserver6040
      @observerobserver6040 Рік тому +29

      In the his interview. He confessed it was the cars jewellery houses clothes. That got him broke. He knows Jesus saved him
      from the adultrery of things. Things was his drugs. People who he blessed are still with him.

    • @danieldiggs9574
      @danieldiggs9574 Рік тому +14

      Hammer also wasn't a punk. Redman talked about dissing him and his momma and MC Hammer showed up to meet him. He wasn't fake even if his image wasn't "Thug Life" like everyone else was faking to be....cough...2pac and everyone else that time.

    • @ALASKANMSLena
      @ALASKANMSLena Рік тому +5

      Facts !!

    • @RockNRoll__
      @RockNRoll__ Рік тому

      DI MO SURE MARSSS

  • @rzn2258
    @rzn2258 2 роки тому +707

    MC Hammer is like a Don in Oakland.
    He went broke.. but fed a lot of families while doing it.
    That man is loved and revered.

    • @alanmaddison4835
      @alanmaddison4835 2 роки тому +1

      What happens is if you help a deadbeat, 75% don't deserve it sadly ungrateful.

    • @chenemc8953
      @chenemc8953 2 роки тому +25

      Exactly! The disrespect. Hammer helped so many people. And the bankruptcy was a blessing. He left the industry with his integrity and his life. He won.

    • @laughingmatters2308
      @laughingmatters2308 2 роки тому +7

      I don’t care what anyone says, he is undeniably my #1 fav hammer of all time 🎉❤🎉

    • @debberrapatterson6940
      @debberrapatterson6940 2 роки тому +14

      Hammer isn't broke. He is still traveling and making music. Also, he is still active with many of his friends within the West Oakland Oakland community.

    • @chenemc8953
      @chenemc8953 2 роки тому +2

      @@debberrapatterson6940 🎯🎯

  • @veronicacovatch2020
    @veronicacovatch2020 Рік тому +477

    He crossed generational and racial lines with this song. No vulgar lyrics, just plain talent and a super beat!

    • @lorishores2523
      @lorishores2523 Рік тому +5

      This is such a classic!! It gets ya in the groove

    • @AGhostInTheMachine
      @AGhostInTheMachine Рік тому +7

      That beat was originally by Rick James' SuperFreak

  • @bettyvarone4420
    @bettyvarone4420 Рік тому +97

    I am almost 75, and this grandma still loves this song. So much fun at every party.

  • @Rizzinfallen1VODs
    @Rizzinfallen1VODs Рік тому +570

    Hammer went bankrupt putting on amazing shows. Making sure everyone was paid. He also choreographed all the dances. Dude could do it all. So much respect for him.

    • @NachoCheese00
      @NachoCheese00 Рік тому +13

      Yep. He gave many of his friends jobs, and made sure everyone was treated well. He's just a damn good guy.
      He is also the first one to get Rap on the mainstream. He did a Lot for all the groups that came after him.

    • @Rizzinfallen1VODs
      @Rizzinfallen1VODs Рік тому +7

      @@NachoCheese00 i used to jam out to his music with my brother. Always loved it when i heard it growing up a late 80s kid and experiencing the entire 90s.. music just never hit like him. Its awesome that you were able to experience that time with him.

    • @Ivy94F
      @Ivy94F Рік тому +2

      He always pointed to the entourage as the main reason as to his bankruptcy. It was unusually large and hard to maintain for anyone, but at the same time, apparently they worked HARD and trained hard.

  • @karrynlflax5387
    @karrynlflax5387 Рік тому +631

    Hammer went broke having a big heart. He tried to employ all his family and friends from the hood, and he left no one behind. He shared his success with many. He’s a great artist, and apparently a great friend. In some aspects he was before his time. He was the first that the other rappers said sold out because he got huge endorsements deals. Look at things now, and some would kill for the lucrative endorsement deals he got. 💯

    • @JamesBond-hu9rg
      @JamesBond-hu9rg Рік тому

      Not true he never was gibbing $ to us white guys workming for him. He was a cheap Asshole !

    • @terry5942
      @terry5942 Рік тому +10

      What a great time in history, when people could sing and dance really well, I miss 70s,80s, 90s

    • @Bigron123
      @Bigron123 Рік тому +11

      No offense but hammer is not broke
      Just not in the light no more

    • @momto4boz
      @momto4boz Рік тому +3

      I remember dancing to this song back in the day…

    • @NachoCheese00
      @NachoCheese00 Рік тому +6

      Much respect for this Talented, kind Man.

  • @avacadman2155
    @avacadman2155 2 роки тому +426

    He was a preacher in his church, he went back to preaching. This song is iconic still! 👍👍👍👍

    • @1974Qball
      @1974Qball Рік тому +2

      Preach for mo money?

    • @blazefairchild465
      @blazefairchild465 Рік тому +2

      Is still alive ? This was the party song ,I remember when it came on the radio all the cars at the Red light was bouncing and bopping even the babies in the car seats😂😂😂😅

  • @bitemoi
    @bitemoi Рік тому +32

    Old white lady here. Very talented, good man. Tried to bring everyone along into his success. Diminished his fortune. Ruined his knees. I see from the other comments he still has money, very happy to hear.

  • @Grannynan
    @Grannynan Рік тому +116

    Hammer was known for protecting his young backup team from drugs and unhealthy behaviors. He is a good man. And iconic in the 90's!

    • @Rita-uz5mw
      @Rita-uz5mw Місяць тому

      I'm sorry to inform you as a devout Christian, having woman dressed like that in tight clothing & doing the kind of moves they're doing in his video isn't pleasing to God or being a "good man". This is not holy or good

  • @emanuelmartinez7267
    @emanuelmartinez7267 2 роки тому +681

    Hammer isn't "broke" but he isn't wealthy either. He has a few mil in the bank that's helped by his music royalties and licensing fees. The reason he went bankrupt isn't because he was just spending money on himself but because he legit tried to help and show love to way too many people. He bought clothing and cars for the whole hood, employed hundreds of friends and family paying them to not do anything so they wouldn't need to work anymore and always giving money away to people on the streets. Perfect example of how trying to "give back" can hurt you in the end

    • @austinneveau9387
      @austinneveau9387 2 роки тому +7

      It wouldn't hurt you in the end if your income was steady.

    • @elbruces
      @elbruces 2 роки тому +38

      Nothing wrong with giving back as long as you do it in a budgeted sustainable way.

    • @alvinsmith5686
      @alvinsmith5686 2 роки тому +11

      It’ll only hurt if you don’t be smart about how to give back.

    • @MrSeans2
      @MrSeans2 2 роки тому +25

      He actually in great shape he invented in tech in San Francisco and he just doesn’t tell you how much he has but he is good

    • @emanuelmartinez7267
      @emanuelmartinez7267 2 роки тому +9

      Hey guys just to be clear I'm not against charity or helping people out when you're in the position to do so. I'm just pointing out that person can do too much charity and shoot themselves in the foot

  • @facetiouslyinsolent8313
    @facetiouslyinsolent8313 2 роки тому +258

    I was in high school when this came out. This was played everywhere you went, the radio, sporting events, the store, restaurants. This was a universally loved hit!

    • @felinespirits
      @felinespirits 2 роки тому +12

      I know, lol. Seems funny that there are folks that never heard this tune. Like you said, it was literally everywhere. And if it wasn't playing in a car, on a boombox etc, somebody was singing it...with everyone around joining in and dancing.

    • @SommerHouse.
      @SommerHouse. 2 роки тому +7

      I am Danish, and it was also a super hit in Scandinavia It was awesome! 😄

    • @dahoss5405
      @dahoss5405 2 роки тому +2

      They even played it at church.

    • @johnlittle3430
      @johnlittle3430 2 роки тому +6

      @@felinespirits Well, consider that these kids were probably born in a year that starts with a 2, or damn close to it... we're getting old, man. Our generation was told it would never get old, but that was a lie like any other.

    • @sodapop83
      @sodapop83 2 роки тому +1

      all over the world this was a huge hit and still a banger

  • @javierzepeda2691
    @javierzepeda2691 2 роки тому +269

    Too legit to quit is my favorite hammer track absolute banger🤟🏽

  • @Jen-in-Texas
    @Jen-in-Texas Рік тому +45

    This was the ultimate party/dance song when I was about 23. So many good memories! This song was SO popular and his dancing skills are crazy.

    • @3912James
      @3912James 6 місяців тому +1

      I turned 23 (during the mid Summer of 1990). The late 80s through the early 90s forever hold a place in my heart.

  • @franktraina4147
    @franktraina4147 Рік тому +35

    Love hammer . There wasn't a single human being that wasn't trying to dance like hammer when this video came out. 😎

  • @sdev2749
    @sdev2749 2 роки тому +111

    You guys have NO IDEA just how big this song was when it came out - it was played everywhere, all day every day. Even down here in Australia it was HUGE. Music back then was fast, up=beat, fun and electric. It was way different to the stuff played today. MC Hammer proved this with this song alone. Also, when this song was played in the night clubs everyone went wild trying to imitate Hammer and the girls in the video. The dance floor thumped and vibrated as everyone jumped and moved to the beat.

  • @jjjones8609
    @jjjones8609 2 роки тому +671

    The dance of back and forth is called the “typewriter.” Mc hammer went bankrupt but did not go broke. He employed to many friends and relatives to help support them and that was the real money waste.

    • @alanmaddison4835
      @alanmaddison4835 2 роки тому +33

      You forgot spending over 100Ms on Arabian race horses that he knew nothing about is how he burned the most $$$ the fastest Klaus.

    • @eileencastillo6323
      @eileencastillo6323 2 роки тому +53

      Thank you for explaining that Jj Jones.
      Sure he bought elaborate things for himself. But he went broke by over-sharing his wealth. Buying too many things for way too many people. My point being that MC Hammer is a good guy with a big heart that was foolish with his money.

    • @zenclover8468
      @zenclover8468 2 роки тому +20

      This dude had a mansion with gold floors dude lol im sure his entourage was big but this guy overspent in the biggest way possible

    • @jeremygray462
      @jeremygray462 2 роки тому +6

      he had a waterfall in his house

    • @wpl8275
      @wpl8275 2 роки тому +7

      @@alanmaddison4835 There is a phrase that goes "Like a kid in a candy store". Some people who have no wealth who come into a lot of it too quickly, just spend it or give it all away. They lose what they got. When you are nouveau riche (new money) the first thing you need to learn is how to preserve that money and grow it.

  • @belairbum
    @belairbum 2 роки тому +71

    MC was and is still IT. That man could dance. He started the massive popularity with everyone dancing! He had the moves for sure!

  • @AlexandreSilva-kc6kc
    @AlexandreSilva-kc6kc Рік тому +11

    That video clip is so good. Great dance, lots of energy, great image, masterpiece. So good to have lived the 90's.

  • @adamscott2219
    @adamscott2219 Рік тому +8

    Australian bloke here. I love how you much you guys got into this. It was huge in Australia and I remember listening to it on a Cassette tape with a Walkman. There was the tape with this hit and I think 2 other songs and then there was the full album afterwards. I loved that album and thanks for reminding me about it as I’m going to try and find all of his other songs from that album that were as you guys would say “Bangers”.

  • @pamelabraden8760
    @pamelabraden8760 2 роки тому +39

    MC Hammer is still my #1 favorite Male Dance Rapper of all time. I had the pleasure of seeing MC Hammer and his crew perform live at the UIC Pavillion in Chicago back in the late 80s. The pavillion was jam packed with standing room only. He was the Headliner that evening. MC Hammer and his peeps brought the house down and everyone was going wild in the audience, dancing in the aisles. Hammer was a class act with super high energy, and his band was tight!! The opening acts were Vanilla Ice and En Vogue and they were all in the prime, their hay day. That was a blessing to see them all work their butts off and you could tell they loved what they did. The 70s and 80s were great times when came to live concerts. Btw, Vanilla Ice blew everyone away. He was also amazing in person.

  • @justjulia8007
    @justjulia8007 2 роки тому +215

    Now I’m feeling real old.. I saw this tour back in ‘91 with Vanilla Ice 😆
    That stage of dancers was LIT.

    • @em1747
      @em1747 Рік тому +4

      80s. This was from the 1980s!

    • @justjulia8007
      @justjulia8007 Рік тому +7

      @@em1747 hi I was literally there. It was either 1990 or 1991.. maybe look online and double check if you’re that confused lol

    • @em1747
      @em1747 Рік тому +3

      Well maybe that concert/event. But he's a music artist from the 1980s. That's when I remember him from

    • @RogelioMarreroYouTubeDJWinner
      @RogelioMarreroYouTubeDJWinner Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VkzuDsLCbXo/v-deo.html

    • @bellarose6501
      @bellarose6501 Рік тому +4

      @@em1747 This song was released in January of 1990.

  • @ejakobs9881
    @ejakobs9881 2 роки тому +127

    This one will always be a classic

  • @1234ferntree
    @1234ferntree Рік тому +48

    This music doesn't have any dirty lyrics or foul language - feel good stuff.

  • @anitacain2959
    @anitacain2959 Рік тому +9

    Thinking back to that time we were all amazed at his moves. Now I’m recalling that he was an athlete! Had to be to train and move this body like that! Classic, clean dance and rap track ❤

  • @davemick7216
    @davemick7216 2 роки тому +183

    He even had a cartoon in the early 90's. He was probably the most famous rapper of all time when this came out.

    • @taresacampbell5316
      @taresacampbell5316 2 роки тому +9

      I remember the cartoon called "Hammerman". Saturday mornings were the best!

    • @karynmitchell2509
      @karynmitchell2509 2 роки тому +4

      He also had a mc hammer doll. My cousin bought one for her little girl. Supposedly. She was never allowed to play with it. lol 😆

    • @toryl.jefferson3565
      @toryl.jefferson3565 2 роки тому +2

      I forgot he had a cartoon

    • @mikey2cool11
      @mikey2cool11 Місяць тому +1

      Hammerman

  • @22millennium
    @22millennium 2 роки тому +100

    Music will never be the same and it hurts knowing that

  • @arlington4508
    @arlington4508 2 роки тому +121

    One of my favorite fun facts about Hammer is that when this song came out, other rappers thought Hammer was soft. They soon found out, he was NOT. Hammer stepped directly to many a rapper one on one like, “we got a problem?” He was no punk. 😀

    • @godcentricimagery1581
      @godcentricimagery1581 Рік тому +9

      People can watch vlad TV hammer wasn't soft though People thought he was but him or his People will check you. Especially his brother

    • @tonyawhitten5199
      @tonyawhitten5199 10 місяців тому

      Because his song were not violent and trashy.

    • @rocketsurgeon11
      @rocketsurgeon11 2 місяці тому

      According to Snoop and Too Short, Hammer was an OG, just he handled his business on the DL.

  • @jay4vice
    @jay4vice Рік тому +13

    When I saw an MC HAMMER Concert in the 1990's, the last Century, he had 30 dancers on stage mimicking every DANCE STEP!!!

  • @julies4664
    @julies4664 Рік тому +15

    My son performed his 1st ever rap /dance performance at a school talent show to MC Hammer in 91 at the age of 11. He was a hit! 🥰💙

  • @acebongboy
    @acebongboy 2 роки тому +51

    Man, when this came on in the club back in the day, the dance floor was jumpin'. I got dragged to a huge urban cowboy dance club once, and among all the country songs, the DJ threw this on and this one cowboy starts Hammer dancing like a boss in his boots and hat.

    • @sandeedobberstine5591
      @sandeedobberstine5591 Рік тому

      🤣🤣some cowboys really are talented dancers!

    • @roderichroby6236
      @roderichroby6236 Рік тому

      If only Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakum and Gretchen Wilson aired some killer funk.

  • @chab1rd155
    @chab1rd155 2 роки тому +22

    This song was on EVERY radio station in this country!!! U just HAVE to get up and move to this one! Love it!💞

  • @Learningtobehave77
    @Learningtobehave77 Рік тому +24

    This is still the best song. It's clean and just the right song to break a bad mood. Love Hammer he help all his people and no one killed him for it.

  • @Music-Is-Real-Love
    @Music-Is-Real-Love Рік тому +6

    M.C. Hammer was and still is alive and amazing.
    His career was all about beautiful choreography, powerful dancing, talent, and unbelieveable stage presence.
    There was nothing fake about him, class all the way.
    Hammer and Michael Jackson's creative styles were actually pretty similar in ways, just different genres.
    When it came to impressive dancing talents and choreography, they were the most similar if you knew how to spot it.
    They both made extended music videos's almost like movies and liked comedy.
    I always loved M.C. Hammer's great sense of humor, wholesome values, creative music videos, and amazing live performances.
    He never did anything in his career, halfway.
    That's why he ended up in financial trouble.
    Never got in trouble with the law (that anyone knew of), respectful to women, didn't drink, no cursing in his songs.
    In fact, Hammer was the very first Artist (even before Kanye) to make detailed references to Christianity in his song lyrics.
    That was still controversial back then, and he made it famous.
    His music was even given a new genre.
    (Spiritually Informed Hip-Hop).
    Many people would know if they listened to more than just his
    biggest radio hit.
    There was more to him than any one-hit wonder. A few albums were released.
    Told you, he was special to the Music Industry😜 .
    Internet now classifies his music as
    Holy Hip-Hop/Christian Rap.
    He left music and became an Ordained Preacher, but us fans still love him.

  • @MoMoMyPup10
    @MoMoMyPup10 Рік тому +61

    How'd we go from this talent to what we hear today? This is fun!

    • @melodiemichellewood6123
      @melodiemichellewood6123 5 місяців тому +2

      It won't ever come back around boo but we did have it all back then didn't we❤

  • @Wshabel
    @Wshabel 2 роки тому +257

    Bankruptcy is also used as a financial restructuring process, Hammers definition of broke is a bit different from most of our definitions of broke lol. He's still in pretty solid shape.

    • @HamburgerHelperDeath
      @HamburgerHelperDeath 2 роки тому +11

      Hammer is worth $2 million. He was worth $70 million.

    • @andreadeamon6419
      @andreadeamon6419 2 роки тому +8

      What hurt him was hiring everyone who walked by him and did nothing for being over-payed. Then having a need for spending more than he was bringing in.
      It kicked him in the behind

    • @kevincinnamontoast3669
      @kevincinnamontoast3669 2 роки тому +5

      He still is worth millions.

    • @HamburgerHelperDeath
      @HamburgerHelperDeath 2 роки тому +3

      @@kevincinnamontoast3669 Yea although millions as in $2 million sounds like a ton it’s not what it use to be. It’s 20 years of a good salary of $100k a year. When a million dollars was a lot of money is when it was 50 years of good income. It’s also a joke considering he had $70 million which was basically something that could be generational wealth for his family.

    • @donjohn2695
      @donjohn2695 2 роки тому +6

      Hammer made all that money by just using rick James super freak bass line and talking it's mind boggling

  • @burningkarma6400
    @burningkarma6400 2 роки тому +115

    Mc hammer pants still mean something to us 90s babies 🤣🤷

    • @jadeybabes33
      @jadeybabes33 2 роки тому +2

      We called them "Pooh pants" over here in New Zealand. Lol

    • @daddyGirl1000
      @daddyGirl1000 2 роки тому +3

      Those pants actually came from Africa.

  • @unkown34x33
    @unkown34x33 Рік тому +25

    Mega Respect to MC hammer!!! this dude knew how to funk!

  • @trish7754
    @trish7754 Рік тому +2

    Such an exciting time! I am so glad I was young then. MC Hammer was truly a great talent AND A GENEROUS MAN. God bless him. I pray he is going well.

  • @Halfcrowindian
    @Halfcrowindian 4 місяці тому +1

    80’s & 90’s were all about dancing 😎. Michael Jackson was in his prime. So many songs/dances. You guys haven’t scratched the surface 💞. So nice watching your reactions to a great era in the music industry❣️

  • @lisagroves7986
    @lisagroves7986 2 роки тому +25

    Yes, we definitely had the BEST music back in the day! When we went to the club, we really worked it

  • @ogdemo
    @ogdemo 2 роки тому +78

    Well damn. Now y'all need to do Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations..

    • @eduardtarniceriu102
      @eduardtarniceriu102 2 роки тому

      Marky Mark and Prince Ital Joe - Happy People , Life in the streets

    • @dontlookforme1999
      @dontlookforme1999 2 роки тому

      yesssss

    • @IlokanoPINOY
      @IlokanoPINOY 5 місяців тому

      @@eduardtarniceriu102 that song was in the movie RENAISSANCE MAN which MARK WAHLBERG was in..... I didn't realize that Mark Wahlberg was the one who did the song with another artist, PRINCE ITAL JOE and it wasn't with THE FUNKY BUNCH.....

    • @eduardtarniceriu102
      @eduardtarniceriu102 5 місяців тому

      @@IlokanoPINOY Listen the album from Marky Mark and Prince Ital Joe
      It's nice
      Well , I like it because I was in high school at that time so I have nice memories

  • @TB-xx4gc
    @TB-xx4gc Рік тому +98

    Those of you who weren't around at that time have no idea what you've missed. We were about having a good time!!

    • @sonjaistheone4614
      @sonjaistheone4614 Рік тому +3

      I still say that his concert was one of the best I EVER went to. We danced the entire time and had a Ball! Still love him.

    • @srhwarfield
      @srhwarfield Рік тому +1

      Exactly

    • @donut3946
      @donut3946 9 місяців тому

      Was a decade of partying

  • @jeffreystone22
    @jeffreystone22 Рік тому +5

    It wasn't only this song that was great. The whole CD was great, truly poetic and deep lyrics in the other tracks. I still have it in my collection. He was nothing but an inspiration for all of us in that time no matter where you come from.

  • @ahickin
    @ahickin 11 місяців тому +1

    Omg this brings back memories 😊 MC Hammer is a legend

  • @zara6673
    @zara6673 2 роки тому +51

    The song was released in January 1990. Even as someone who grew up in the era (I graduated high school in '93), it's still hard to process the weird bridge between the 80's and 90's that music was during that time. For example, Nine Inch Nails' Pretty Hate Machine was released in October of 1989 but it took a few years before it blew up. 180 degree vibe but still same time period.
    We're all living in the released this day, forgotten one month later (if you're lucky) era now. The younger generations now get to tailor their interests and fall into a hole with them, which is why I believe the under 25yo/s saying they've never heard certain things because it's too possible now. Back then, we had to share radio space. You listened to stuff you borrowed from friends & family. You got introduced to styles that were outside of your main vibe.
    Have you guys ever reacted to Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain?" Great example of the time period & how genres could be mixed to get everyone involved in a hit.

    • @mariapurrpl2748
      @mariapurrpl2748 Рік тому

      For sure! Our generation had a plethora of music genres to choose from and then subcultures of those genres.

  • @bugvswindshield
    @bugvswindshield 2 роки тому +80

    BEST DAMNED DANCE EVER!
    Jumpin Jive 1943. The Nicholas Brothers did the dance live and in one shot. No one will ever beat it.
    BEST DAMNED DANCE EVER!!!
    no shit. for reals. jaw dropping. I mean ONE TAKE, LIVE. Nope. no one will ever do it again.

    • @brynneholt1990
      @brynneholt1990 2 роки тому +4

      FACTS!

    • @rhondahandley9595
      @rhondahandley9595 2 роки тому +3

      True

    • @michelerobertson8276
      @michelerobertson8276 2 роки тому +2

      For sure!

    • @donrocktheimposter912
      @donrocktheimposter912 2 роки тому +3

      One of the best rock and roll frontmen of all time, David Lee Roth from Van Halen, was directly influenced by the Nicholas Bros., if you've ever seen his performance from the 80s.

    • @jeffvandagrif
      @jeffvandagrif 2 роки тому +1

      Seen it , amazing dancing !!! Never gonna see it again 😪
      Here some more amazing dancing and music that will blow yo mind, from back in the day ua-cam.com/video/qzc7vY9VTnk/v-deo.html

  • @grobin3745
    @grobin3745 2 роки тому +46

    This video was #1 for 1989 and 1990...intoxicating beat (from Rick James 'Superfreak')...it was severely overplayed, but is even very catchy today. He was the Billy Ray Cyrus of rap (1 or 2 hit wonder that was overplayed and disappeared). Super talented and put a LOT of work into promoting this song. He and his dance crew did promotional live shows for this song all over America prior to it becoming a hit on the radio and MTV/VH1.

    • @Lfg117
      @Lfg117 Рік тому +2

      Youngsters need to know: Hammer sampled Rick James's hook - must always be remembered while honoring both artists. Hammer stood on James's giant shoulders. Put respect on Rick James.

    • @jenniferwilliams4517
      @jenniferwilliams4517 4 місяці тому

      @@Lfg117 Yes thank you! Music history is so interesting. A co-worker of mine was listening to Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby" and had no idea about David Bowie and Queen's "Under Pressure." I played it for her.

  • @stacie4170
    @stacie4170 Рік тому +1

    He owned an awesome thoroughbred named Light Lite. Good guy all-around. Loved M.C. ❤️

  • @shannonmccabe6183
    @shannonmccabe6183 Рік тому +9

    When I was in college in the 90's, this was the one song that could get everyone on the floor at the club, regardless of their dancing skills. It's just such a fun song to dance to.

  • @ShuKatashSam
    @ShuKatashSam 2 роки тому +68

    He use to rap in the parking lots at the Oakland Coliseum, humble origins and guy. Certainly THE most popular rap song when it came out. Bay area and Oakland are proud of him.

    • @bethdealmeida6789
      @bethdealmeida6789 2 роки тому +3

      I remember back in the day riding 880 pointing to his mansion up in the hills of Fremont...Love you, Oakland, Bay Area!

    • @topspot4834
      @topspot4834 2 роки тому +5

      He was the batboy for the A's.

    • @BayAreaSon
      @BayAreaSon 2 роки тому +1

      @ beth de almeida they did the video for Pumps and Bumps at that house .

    • @s.l.s.l.1405
      @s.l.s.l.1405 2 роки тому +1

      🤘the Bay Area rocks

    • @ADrockstar22
      @ADrockstar22 2 роки тому

      Ricky Henderson baby

  • @AlexSwann3341
    @AlexSwann3341 2 роки тому +50

    I am 38 so I was a little young during us prime but you can’t underestimate how huge this dude was in his day.

    • @dubcwherever
      @dubcwherever 2 роки тому +2

      Same age and i was obsessed with Hammer as a kid. Had all his tapes!

    • @AlexSwann3341
      @AlexSwann3341 2 роки тому +7

      @@dubcwherever tapes!😂 these young guys don’t know the struggle of rewinding and fast forwarding to find your jam.

    • @LarryBonson
      @LarryBonson 2 роки тому +3

      @@dubcwherever 38 as well remember it like it was yesterday.

    • @dubcwherever
      @dubcwherever 2 роки тому +2

      @@LarryBonson were you a Kris Kross fan too? Right after Hammer they were my main shit.

    • @LarryBonson
      @LarryBonson 2 роки тому +2

      @@dubcwherever I miss the bus and Jump Jump I had on repeat.

  • @jenfields2784
    @jenfields2784 2 роки тому +193

    The question is can y'all dance to this for the entire song and not be out of breath? We could and did when we were your age 😉

  • @Stargazer3131
    @Stargazer3131 Місяць тому +1

    Ahhhh, my childhood right here!🥲
    I'm 44 now, I 10 When this song came out. To this day, I still have the tape cassette of this, and my late mother had the 45"vynl!.
    This song went CRAZY all over the world. It was a phenomina; virallity before the internet was a thing.
    Mc Hammer could(still can) dance his @55 off, watch his live performances to be mesmerized💯💥😊
    Sending love from the UK. 🇬🇧 😊

  • @Dancemom-hw2jt
    @Dancemom-hw2jt Рік тому +1

    MC Hammer and his pants are a classic! Party anthem song back in the day!

  • @NewYorkFloridaMan
    @NewYorkFloridaMan 2 роки тому +44

    Hammer went bankrupt like 25 years ago but trust he is livin large rn. He has made millions back since his bankruptcy. Dudes house is insane.

  • @nikkinicole2912
    @nikkinicole2912 2 роки тому +9

    Hammer and his dancers were hard !! Every time they performed! They put on a show 100 dancers or more. No drugs

  • @Timeticked81
    @Timeticked81 2 роки тому +60

    Hey boys you should do more 90s music. You'll get an audience for it.

  • @papawoody9597
    @papawoody9597 Рік тому +6

    All of my friends loved this song and Hammer back in the day. We were and still are metal heads. Metallica, Iron Maiden, Dio, Judas Priest, and Hammer. You bust out Hammer, and everybody goes nuts.

  • @carlamarlene2927
    @carlamarlene2927 Рік тому +1

    Me n the homegirls, we were the mc hammer dancers at all the parties. Yup house party, fly girls, we learned them moves and showed it the next weekend.

  • @kalvinshepherd3424
    @kalvinshepherd3424 2 роки тому +13

    He and his dancers were GOATS🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @kennaoconnor4633
    @kennaoconnor4633 2 роки тому +11

    Loved MC! He is a good man and was just too generous. I pray he’s still preaching the gospel!

  • @tarrasams7423
    @tarrasams7423 2 роки тому +8

    I grew up listening to MC HAMMER 🔨 He is a legend 🙌 👏

  • @roseannepryor7220
    @roseannepryor7220 Рік тому +1

    MC Hammer! Awesome!

  • @bryemartin6368
    @bryemartin6368 Рік тому +4

    Biggest lick back in the day!!!! Everyone was emulating his moves, perfecting his SWAGGER!!! Great times!!!!

  • @Vizion-jp8zj
    @Vizion-jp8zj 2 роки тому +19

    MC Hammer was a phenomenon in pop culture during early 90’s. The phrase “You can’t touch this” was in tv shows and commercials. MC Hammer was a dancer who could rap a little. Back in the 80’s and 90’s everyone was named MC just like today, many rappers go by “lil”.

  • @ahwhite2022
    @ahwhite2022 2 роки тому +61

    You kids have me asking myself when was the first time I ever heard the expression "bars." I dare say it was at least 15 years after this era. MC Hammer represented fantastically the last of what I guess I would call the "party rap" scene which was rapidly starting to be overshadowed by everyone suddenly acting all "gangster." Also holding down the "keep it fun" side was Kid n Play, Kriss Kross, L'Trimm (there's one you guys have to do... "cars that go boom." Ah, just before seemingly all rappers started taking themselves wayyyy too seriously.

    • @theConquerersMama
      @theConquerersMama 2 роки тому +1

      Cars that go boom! Yes.

    • @Coolkem1
      @Coolkem1 2 роки тому

      The fun rap days

    • @StevenMichals0812
      @StevenMichals0812 2 роки тому +1

      I liked Grandmaster Flash and Run DMC alright. Before that there was Parliament/Funkadelic. That was cool.

    • @ahwhite2022
      @ahwhite2022 2 роки тому +3

      @@StevenMichals0812 and the Fat Boys! I don't forget the Fat Boys. I still have the Fat Boys collaborations with Chubby Checker, the Beach Boys, and Aerosmith (actually, I think Aerosmith is RunDMC) on my driving playlist. It's funny how all the recent '80s revival stuff seems to have left so much out.

    • @april4244
      @april4244 2 роки тому +1

      I loved that style of rap music! It was so much fun, upbeat, and made you smile. It's a shame it got so hard core. This music is fun, toe tapping, or jump up and get your dance on! Miss those days!

  • @burningkarma6400
    @burningkarma6400 2 роки тому +12

    Y'all keep dropping reacts
    Appreciate y'all
    Mc hammer brought rap to mainstream

  • @afit5341
    @afit5341 8 місяців тому +4

    Son, your granny danced this dance! We all did. White, black, Hispanic didn’t matter

  • @bigraj337
    @bigraj337 2 роки тому +15

    Definitely need to check out Hammer before Can’t Touch This became the smash hit it became.
    They Put Me in the Mix
    Turn This Mutha Out
    Let’s Get it Started

  • @NickMintz
    @NickMintz 2 роки тому +67

    MC Hammer not broke but Hammer was huge. He had his own toys, he had a cartoon, had ppl running around with Hammer pants. Hammer had huge company sponsorship at a time when companies wasn't spending into rappers like that. His live shows was crazy though. Hammer a legend, he totally changed the game for rappers to get bigger business.

    • @extraSNUFFY
      @extraSNUFFY 2 роки тому +2

      And his mansion in Oakland was crazy back then

    • @MrGrifter123
      @MrGrifter123 2 роки тому +2

      Brooooo I had some hammer pants 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

    • @kaisha915
      @kaisha915 Рік тому +1

      He went broke paying all those folks in his entourage

  • @cynthiastanley35
    @cynthiastanley35 2 роки тому +10

    I love this song. It was also played in clubs back in my younger days. Great dance music! I would get up on one of the huge speakers and let my body do it's 💯 natural groove.💖

  • @jiggilowjow
    @jiggilowjow 2 місяці тому +2

    man its hard to belive that yall missed so many iconic songs that were huge parts of the greatest times in my life.

  • @lisaasbill8984
    @lisaasbill8984 Рік тому +1

    I met him at his kid's football game years ago. My husband saw him and said my wife is your biggest fan. He went out of his way to come say hello to me. I died right there! I got his autograph and we talked for a few and then we watched the game. He was such a nice man! That's a memory I will cherish for the rest of my life!😊

  • @sheilad83
    @sheilad83 Рік тому +9

    These guys right here, I've laughed so hard I pee'd a lil!
    My boy on the left always cracks me up.
    Y'all know this is my jam, I graduated in 83! Oh shit!!
    💜🤩💜

  • @drumhaver223
    @drumhaver223 2 роки тому +60

    Slick as f! The main hook was sampled from the song Super Freak by Rick James. Check it out.

  • @loricollins353
    @loricollins353 2 роки тому +4

    Loved dancing to this, packed it on the dance floor. Back when music was soooo fun!💥

  • @1stltwife
    @1stltwife Рік тому +1

    FUN FACTS..MC WAS SERVING IN THE US NAVY WHEN HE BEGAN WRITING...a shipmate sends love and respect USNAVY.86-91

  • @tmcobb1888
    @tmcobb1888 Рік тому

    One of the best!!! Everybody loves MC Hammer!!🥰

  • @lisettejones2621
    @lisettejones2621 2 роки тому +22

    The difference between early rappers and those of today was that they couldn’t hide behind technology. Auto tune has made it too easy for anyone to get in the game. This is definitely a classic song!

  • @jaygabbana6852
    @jaygabbana6852 2 роки тому +78

    Imagine if social media was out when Hammer was in his prime😂

  • @Berto2K
    @Berto2K 2 роки тому +18

    Track came out in 1990. With Hammer from Oakland, he always represented the Bay Area teams. He used to be a batboy for the A's as well. He would do dances on top of the dugout.

  • @MaureenDriscollRomance
    @MaureenDriscollRomance Рік тому +3

    Another terrific reaction. You guys never disappoint. It's also impossible to listen to this song without moving.

  • @xiarrow68
    @xiarrow68 9 місяців тому

    I grew up in the era and MC Hammer was great and they played that song in every clubs and bar and people used to jam to that song. They use to have competition back in the 90s for the best moves that can mimic MC Hammer it was fun time and just brings memories back then when everybody just had fun and got along regardless of your race. It was a great time to grow up and enjoy life as it was. I am glad I had that chance in life and I am hoping you guys will to someday. God Bless.

  • @lornemarmet5898
    @lornemarmet5898 2 роки тому +8

    Back in the day I worked security at The Garden City card club in San Jose, California. I met M. C. Hammer, off stage, just being himself, he was (to me, anyway) a good guy. Just living life. He was polite and respectful. I am generally not a rap fan but I love that song and the video.

  • @LisaApril
    @LisaApril 2 роки тому +6

    When I was in high school we were dancing like that every time this song came on, especially on MTV. Try dancing like that for the whole song, we did it every day multiple times a day. This song was so popular it was played everywhere over and over for quite some time and everybody would dance when it came on

  • @robertzoomer9886
    @robertzoomer9886 2 роки тому +5

    I grew up listening to all these artists that you now are discovering and what a great journey you are all on. Actually still listen to all these golden oldies, rap, disco, rock , Opera, when you widen your range of music you will be surprised what is out there waiting for you. I invite you to listen to someone special to all Australians, John Farnham, he is 70 years plus in age and has been singing to us over a period of 50 years. His voice has never faltered. Right now he is recovering from a big operation for cancer and half his jaw had to be removed and rebuilt and he is in for a long journey to recovery. He has supported us through bush fires and floods with concerts for charity. Listen to him live singing HELP with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and enjoy the Legend that is John Farnham. Watch the crowds reaction to him. So much out there for you so have a great time.

  • @kennethbolar4741
    @kennethbolar4741 2 місяці тому +1

    Hammer never did drugs and he was a very clean rapper. Hammer is the real deal.

  • @charliemare8363
    @charliemare8363 8 місяців тому

    One of my favorite dance tunes! Can't help but groove to this one!!

  • @666blackcarbon9
    @666blackcarbon9 2 роки тому +41

    This song was also the ish💩 at the skating rink💯💯💯 His song “Pray” too!! We had a dope shuffle skate to both!!

  • @someoneyoudontknow7705
    @someoneyoudontknow7705 2 роки тому +122

    Check out “Informer” by Snow!!
    Someone else commented this and I agree and wanna make sure you see it 😂

    • @dreap243
      @dreap243 2 роки тому +9

      I second this!!

    • @mycarispassat
      @mycarispassat 2 роки тому +4

      Good shout …

    • @looneygardener
      @looneygardener 2 роки тому +4

      Get a Jamaican friend to translate the patois.

    • @D0NKY
      @D0NKY 2 роки тому +2

      Hip hop/reggae fusion. Was massive world-wide hit

    • @fuzzylogics139
      @fuzzylogics139 2 роки тому +1

      🙌

  • @tonym127
    @tonym127 2 роки тому +4

    Dancing was a big part of the culture. I was in 8th grade wearing parachute pants at the school dance. Good times!

  • @biggybig1000
    @biggybig1000 Рік тому

    WELCOME TO GENERATION X........WE ALL DANCED, the best times in the world, all you youth could learn a thing or 2 from them! Everyone was in a dance group, there was sooooo much great music and the times were awesome!

  • @Awaywrdson
    @Awaywrdson Рік тому +1

    When the money left so did all the hanger - ons, sad !! MC Hammer was generous to a fault. Love the guy .✊️

  • @Kidrodeo1000
    @Kidrodeo1000 2 роки тому +5

    Great reactions guys. I was in my mid twenties when I first saw MC Hammer’s ‘Can’t touch this’ . His dance moves were different to anything else at the time. That one song made him a pop icon of the 80s. The Michael Jackson lean was a bit of stage trickery which was also used by Alien Ant Farm in their ‘Smooth Criminal’ video tribute to MJ. Michael gave his blessing for the guys to use it in their video. Y’all should check it out. Keep up the good work, diggin’ the tunes ! 👍🏼

  • @d.pinit7796
    @d.pinit7796 2 роки тому +18

    This was 91. Early 90’s to mid 90’s to the end of the decade changed quick in music. I was a teen in first half . Great time to grow up. 80’s and 90’s were 🔥🔥

  • @juelz3451
    @juelz3451 2 роки тому +37

    If you're doing old old rap u gotta check out "the message" by grandmaster flash and the furious 5

    • @MrSevere51
      @MrSevere51 2 роки тому

      WORD! Check out the Classic joint "The Message" PLEASE!

  • @hymanandhyman
    @hymanandhyman Рік тому +2

    MC HAMMER was the definition of leave no one behind all who wanted and willing to work hard got a chance. They all were hungry you see how hard they all worked. I LOVE his spirit so sweet giving and he wasn't on drugs his high was helping people.

  • @RVS214
    @RVS214 Рік тому +2

    Yasss Rick James Super Freak Sample.. MC HAMMER Excellent in concert.. That stadium was jamming and dancing... Phenomenal.. He is a great guy.. Went broke because he gave everyone jobs and helped his friends.. He was amazing

  • @bobhoffman9848
    @bobhoffman9848 2 роки тому +10

    The hook came from Rick James’s song “Super Freak.” Later, he had to add James to the songwriting credits because this was more than sampling. Listen to the beginning of both songs.