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MC Hammer

West Coast rapper whose upbeat, pop-friendly style made him hip-hop's first multi-platinum, crossover superstar.
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  • Greatest Hits
    MC Hammer
    Greatest Hits
  • Too Legit to Quit
    MC Hammer
    Too Legit to Quit
  • Let's Get It Started
    MC Hammer
    Let's Get It Started
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Artists Moods

  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Celebratory
  • Energetic
  • Aggressive
  • Boisterous
  • Brash
  • Carefree
  • Confident
  • Fun
  • Playful
  • Rousing
  • Smooth
  • Stylish
  • Witty
  • Freewheeling
  • Irreverent
  • Sexual
  • Street-Smart

Artists Themes

  • Affirmation
  • Celebration
  • Empowerment
  • Exercise/Workout
  • Motivation
  • Victory
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  • TGIF

MC Hammer
photo credit: Annie Leibowitz

MC Hammer - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2020s

Born

March 30, 1962 in Oakland, CA

Genre

Rap

Styles

Pop-Rap Party Rap Bay Area Rap

Also Known As

Hammer
Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell
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