The best-selling hip-hop album of all time, this 1990 release cemented MC Hammer's status as a global superstar with its blend of infectious beats and accessible rhymes.
- "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em" reached number one on the Billboard 200 and remained there for 21 weeks.
- The album spawned the hit singles "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit."
- It was the first hip-hop album to be certified diamond by the RIAA, selling over 10 million copies in the US.
Oakland, California's MC Hammer was a pivotal figure in mainstream 80s and 90s hip-hop, known for his energetic performances and catchy, pop-influenced sound. "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em" arrived at the absolute peak of his commercial success, following the multi-platinum "Let's Get It Started."
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