1: U Can't Touch This () 2: Addams Groove () 3: Too Legit To Quit () 4: This Is The Way We Roll () 5: Pray () 6: Turn This Mutha Out () 7: Gaining Momentum () 8: Do Not Pass Me By () 9: Let's Get It Started () 10: They Put Me In The Mix () 11: Black Is Back () 12: Help The Children () 13: Pump It Up (Here's The News) () 14: Have You Seen Her () 15: U Can't Touch This (Club Version) () 16: Feel My Power () 17: Yo!! Sweetness ()
Description:
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"The Hits" is a compilation CD by MC Hammer that brings together some of the most defining tracks of his career, offering a concentrated overview of his signature sound: danceable hip-hop beats, catchy hooks and positive, high-energy lyrics. The collection is ideal for both long-time fans and new listeners who want an accessible entry point into MC Hammer's most impactful songs. With its strong focus on radio and chart favorites, this CD captures the era in which Hammer became an international pop-rap phenomenon and helped bring hip-hop further into the mainstream. The track selection (not detailed here) typically spans his breakthrough years, highlighting the blend of rap, funk-infused production and memorable choruses that made him a household name. MC Hammer, born Stanley Kirk Burrell, emerged at the end of the 1980s and quickly became one of the most recognizable figures in hip-hop. He is best known for global hits like "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit", which turned him into a crossover star far beyond the rap audience. His flamboyant stage presence, distinctive dance moves and elaborate live shows left a lasting mark on pop culture. Over the years he has sold millions of records worldwide and received multiple awards and nominations, contributing significantly to the popularization of rap in the early 1990s. This compilation underlines his importance as one of the pioneers of commercially successful hip-hop. The CD is released by EMI, a long-established music company known for its extensive catalog of international artists and influential albums across genres like rock, pop and classical music. As a major label, EMI has played a key role in recording, promoting and distributing music on a global scale, supporting both emerging talents and world-famous acts. With its experience in curating and reissuing catalog titles, EMI provides a carefully produced product that appeals to collectors and fans who value sound quality and a coherent musical overview of an artist's work. "The Hits" benefits from this editorial approach, presenting MC Hammer's most important songs in a compact, listener-friendly form.