MC Hammer
MC Hammer's cartoon show "Hammerman"
Biography
Stanley Kirk Burrell, was born on March 30, 1962, better known by his stage name MC Hammer, is an American rapper, dancer, entrepreneur, spokesman and occasional actor. MC Hammer achieved his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Remembered for his rapid rise to fame, Hammer is renowned for his hit records, flamboyant dance movements, choreography and trademark Hammer pants. Hammer's superstar-status and entertaining showmanship made him a household name and hip-hop icon; he has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. Burrell, during the late 1990s, became a preacher with a Christian Ministry Progam. Additionally, Hammer starred in a popular cartoon called Hammerman in 1991. Prior to becoming ordained, Hammer signed with Suge Knight's Death Row Records by 1995. Hammer was an executive producer of a reality show about himself, called Hammertime which aired on the A&E Network during the summer of 2009. He was also a television show host and judge on Dance Fever in 2003; Hammer was co-creator of a dance website, and was a record label CEO while still performing concerts, and assisting with other social media, ministry and outreach functions.
Stanley Kirk Burrell, was born on March 30, 1962, better known by his stage name MC Hammer, is an American rapper, dancer, entrepreneur, spokesman and occasional actor. MC Hammer achieved his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Remembered for his rapid rise to fame, Hammer is renowned for his hit records, flamboyant dance movements, choreography and trademark Hammer pants. Hammer's superstar-status and entertaining showmanship made him a household name and hip-hop icon; he has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. Burrell, during the late 1990s, became a preacher with a Christian Ministry Progam. Additionally, Hammer starred in a popular cartoon called Hammerman in 1991. Prior to becoming ordained, Hammer signed with Suge Knight's Death Row Records by 1995. Hammer was an executive producer of a reality show about himself, called Hammertime which aired on the A&E Network during the summer of 2009. He was also a television show host and judge on Dance Fever in 2003; Hammer was co-creator of a dance website, and was a record label CEO while still performing concerts, and assisting with other social media, ministry and outreach functions.
The Diamond Album Award
Achievements
As a multi-award winner, Hammer is the first hip-hop artist to achieve a diamond album. Hammer was then considered a sellout due to overexposure as an entertainer. Since his image as too "commercial" when rap was becoming "hardcore", Hammer’s image became increasingly rough to adapt to the always changing image of rap. Regardless of his changes, Hammer was ranked the seventh "Best Dancer Of All Time"; he was also declared the seventeenth “Favorite Hip-Hop artist of All-Time”. He has won many awards, including three Grammy Awards for the Best Rhythm and Blues Song in 1990, Best Solo Rap in 1990 and the Best Music Video in 1990. Hammer additionally received eight American Music Awards, a Soul Train Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, an NAACP Image Award, the Billboard Diamond Award , Hammer being the first for a hip-hop artist to win this award, and the International Album of the Year ( which confirmed Hammer's talent as a world-class entertainer).
As a multi-award winner, Hammer is the first hip-hop artist to achieve a diamond album. Hammer was then considered a sellout due to overexposure as an entertainer. Since his image as too "commercial" when rap was becoming "hardcore", Hammer’s image became increasingly rough to adapt to the always changing image of rap. Regardless of his changes, Hammer was ranked the seventh "Best Dancer Of All Time"; he was also declared the seventeenth “Favorite Hip-Hop artist of All-Time”. He has won many awards, including three Grammy Awards for the Best Rhythm and Blues Song in 1990, Best Solo Rap in 1990 and the Best Music Video in 1990. Hammer additionally received eight American Music Awards, a Soul Train Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, an NAACP Image Award, the Billboard Diamond Award , Hammer being the first for a hip-hop artist to win this award, and the International Album of the Year ( which confirmed Hammer's talent as a world-class entertainer).
MC Hammer's Famous Record "U Can't Touch This"
Effects on Hip-Hop
M.C. Hammer is considered one of the forefathers, pioneers and innovators of pop-rap. He also continues to entertain and share his legacy with other rappers. Hammer has influenced more than the music industry; he has changed pop culture, catch-phrases, slang, producing, the clothing industry, and the writing of lyrics. Hammer has also made sampling large portions of well-known past pop artists popular among mainstream rappers of today.
M.C. Hammer is considered one of the forefathers, pioneers and innovators of pop-rap. He also continues to entertain and share his legacy with other rappers. Hammer has influenced more than the music industry; he has changed pop culture, catch-phrases, slang, producing, the clothing industry, and the writing of lyrics. Hammer has also made sampling large portions of well-known past pop artists popular among mainstream rappers of today.
