The inescapable, record-breaking 1990 single that brought hip-hop to a massive mainstream audience, built on a sample that transcended genre and geography.
- The song samples Rick James' 1981 hit "Super Freak".
- The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number eight on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart.
- It won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 1991.
MC Hammer is a rapper from Oakland, California, known for his flashy dance moves and popularizing hip-hop in the mainstream. "U Can't Touch This" was a global smash that defined the commercial peak of his career.
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