: The song heavily samples the bassline of Rick James's "Super Freak." Rick James and co-writer Alonzo Miller successfully sued Hammer for royalties, resulting in an out-of-court settlement that gave James co-writing credit. Ironically, this earned Rick James his only career Grammy.
Released in May 1990, is the signature hit of American rapper MC Hammer , serving as the third single from his diamond-certified album Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em . The track is widely recognized for its infectious opening riff—a sample from Rick James’s 1981 funk classic "Super Freak" —and for launching the "Hammer pants" fashion craze of the early 1990s. Key Facts and Production M.C. Hammer - U Can't Touch This
: In 1991, the song won Grammys for Best R&B Song and Best Rap Solo Performance , marking a major milestone for hip-hop’s mainstream crossover. Cultural Impact : The song heavily samples the bassline of
: The vocals were famously recorded in a mobile studio located in the back of Hammer's tour bus . The track is widely recognized for its infectious