MC Hammer’s Flawless Execution of ‘U Can’t Touch This’

“U Can’t Touch This” is a hip-hop song by MC Hammer, released in 1990 as the lead single from his third studio album, “Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em.” The song features prominent sampling from Rick James’s “Super Freak” and became one of MC Hammer’s most successful and iconic tracks.

“U Can’t Touch This” is known for its catchy hooks, infectious beat, and Hammer’s energetic and charismatic delivery. The song’s lyrics boast about MC Hammer’s success and talent, while the catchy chorus became a cultural catchphrase. Notable lyrics include:

“U can’t touch this (oh-oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh)
Break it down (Oh-oh oh oh, oh-oh-oh)
Stop, Hammer time!”

The accompanying music video, featuring Hammer’s signature dance moves and flashy fashion, contributed to the song’s popularity. Hammer’s distinctive dance style, known as the “Hammer Dance,” became synonymous with the track.

“U Can’t Touch This” achieved massive commercial success, topping charts worldwide and earning MC Hammer several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. The song’s crossover appeal and mainstream success helped solidify MC Hammer as a prominent figure in hip-hop during the early 1990s.

Decades later, “U Can’t Touch This” remains a classic and is often associated with the hip-hop and pop culture of the early ’90s. The song’s enduring popularity has led to its continued use in various forms of media and its status as a nostalgic anthem.