U Can't Touch This
MC Hammer
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You can't touch this You can't touch this You can't touch this You can't touch this My, my, my my music hits me so hard Makes me say, "Oh my Lord" Thank you for blessin' me With a mind to rhyme and two hype feet It feels good, when you know you're down A super dope homeboy from the Oaktown And I'm known as such And this is a beat, uh, you can't touch I told you homeboy (You can't touch this) Yeah, that's how we livin' and ya know (You can't touch this) Look in my eyes, man (You can't touch this) Yo, let me bust the funky lyrics (You can't touch this) Fresh new kicks, and pants You gotta like that, now you know you wanna dance So move outta yo seat And get a fly girl and catch this beat While it's rollin', hold on! Pump a little bit and let 'em know it's goin' on Like that, like that Cold on a mission, so fall on back Let 'em know, that you're too much And this is a beat, uh, they can't touch Yo, I told you (you can't touch this) Why you standin' there, man? (You can't touch this) Yo, sound the bell, school's in, sucka (You can't touch this) Give me a song, or rhythm Makin' 'em sweat, that's what I'm givin' 'em Now, they know You talkin' 'bout the Hammer, you're talkin' 'bout a show That's hyped, and tight Singers are sweatin', so pass them a wipe Or a tape, to learn What's it gonna take in the 90's to burn The charts? Legit Either work hard or you might as well quit That's word because you know (You can't touch this) (You can't touch this) Break it down! Stop, Hammer time! Go with the flow, it is said That if you can't groove to this then you probably are dead So wave yo hands in the air Bust a few moves, run your fingers through your hair This is it, for a winner Dance to this and you're gonna get thinner Move, slide your rump Just for a minute let's all do the bump (Bump, bump, bump) Yeah (You can't touch this) Look, man (You can't touch this) You better get hype, boy, 'cause you know you can't (You can't touch this) Ring the bell, school's back in Break it down! Stop, Hammer time! You can't touch this You can't touch this You can't touch this Break it down! Stop, Hammer time! Every time you see me, the Hammer's just so hyped I'm dope on the floor and I'm magic on the mic Now why would I ever stop doin' this? With others makin' records that just don't hit I've toured around the world, from London to the Bay It's "Hammer, go Hammer, MC Hammer, yo Hammer" And the rest can go and play You can't touch this You can't touch this You can't touch this Yeah (You can't touch this) I told you (Can't touch this) Too hot (Can't touch this) Yo, we outta here (Can't touch this)
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Written by: Rick James, Alonzo Herbert Miller, Mc Hammer
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22 facts about this song
Artist OriginThe song "U Can't Touch This" was released by the American musician Stanley Kirk Burrell, also known as "MC Hammer" and later simply "Hammer."
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Release DateIt was released as a single on January 13, 1990.
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Album InformationThe song is part of MC Hammer's third album, "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em."
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Music SampleThe track notoriously samples Rick James's "Super Freak," which gave MC Hammer a hit on the charts.
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Award RecognitionThe song won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and Best Solo Rap Performance in 1991.
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Music VideoThe music video was one of the most successful of its era, featuring cloud fabric backgrounds, parachute pants worn by MC Hammer, and a choreographed dance routine that created a craze with moves like the "Hammer dance."
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Popularity Charts"U Can't Touch This" topped several music charts, including the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Dance Club Play, and peaked at No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Also, it reached No.1 in Australia, Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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Sales AchievementThe song received a quadruple Platinum certification in the United States, selling over 2 million copies.
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Cultural ImpactDue to its widespread popularity, "U Can't Touch This" has been used in countless commercials, TV shows, movies, and more. The song's catchphrase became a part of pop culture lexicon.
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ChoreographyThe iconic dance moves in the video, such as the "Hammer slide" and the "Hammer time dance," were emulated around the world and remain a signature of MC Hammer's style.
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Legal ActionDue to the significant sampling of "Super Freak," Rick James and his co-writer Alonzo Miller sued MC Hammer for copyright infringement, which resulted in them being awarded a share of the royalties from "U Can't Touch This."
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics are characterized by boasting, bravado, and the expression of superior rapping skills - all staples of the hip-hop genre at the time.
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Chart Success"U Can't Touch This" reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and on the charts in several countries, including Australia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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AwardsThe song won the Best R&B Song and Best Rap Solo Performance at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards, and Best Rap Video and Best Dance Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.
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InfluenceWith "U Can't Touch This," MC Hammer became one of the pioneering figures in mainstream rap music in the 90s.
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SamplingThe song heavily samples Rick James' "Super Freak", which led to legal disputes. However, due to the immense success of "U Can't Touch This," it has only increased the popularity of the original song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "U Can't Touch This" was one of the most innovative of its time, featuring MC Hammer's energetic dance style and distinctive Hammer pants.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe song's characteristic line "U Can't Touch This" has since entered the pop culture lexicon, being referenced in countless media over the years.
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Album Information"U Can't Touch This" is the lead single from MC Hammer's second album, "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em." The album spent an unprecedented 21 weeks at number one on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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Record Sales"U Can't Touch This" was certified platinum by the RIAA, signifying sales of over a million copies.
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Signature DanceThe song introduced the world to the "Hammer dance," a distinctive move characterized by rapid footwork and twirling.
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Long-lasting LegacyEven decades after its release, "U Can't Touch This" is still widely recognized today, marking its status as a timeless classic in the hip-hop genre.
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