The 1988 debut album from MC Hammer, a precursor to his stadium-filling success. Featuring the original version of his breakthrough hit.
- The album was recorded and released independently before MC Hammer signed with Capitol Records. It reached number 10 on the Billboard Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was later reissued with additional tracks after Hammer's mainstream success.
- The original version of "Let's Get It Started" on this album is different from the later hit single version. The 1988 release included a song that would later be sampled by the 2015 hit "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)". The album was initially released on MC Hammer's own Bust It Records label.
- This album was released when MC Hammer was still an independent artist, selling albums out of the trunk of his car. The album is a foundational work in his discography. It was re-released in 1990 by Capitol Records after his major label signing.
MC Hammer is a rapper from Oakland, California, best known for his energetic, dance-oriented hip-hop. In 1988, he was a burgeoning independent artist preparing to break into the mainstream.
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