M.C. Hammer

Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), known professionally as M.C. Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American hip-hop recording artist, dancer, entrepreneur, spokesman and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the late 1990s. Remembered for his rapid rise to fame, Hammer is known for hit records (such as "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit"), flashy dance movements, choreography and eponymous 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.

Links To Peel
Peel played some tracks from Hammer's Let's Get It Started album in 1989, but never played any of his commercial hits a year later when the artist had his first smash top ten hit around the world with 'U Can't Touch This', which peaked at number 3 in the UK singles chart.

Shows Played
1989
 * 22 November 1989: Ring 'Em (LP - Let's Get It Started) Capitol
 * 23 November 1989: Cold Go M.C. Hammer (LP - Let's Get It Started) Capitol