MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This is a song that was released in 1990.

"U Can't Touch This" is a song written and performed by MC Hammer.His signature song is considered to be it.

Rick James and Hammer are both credited with writing the song "Super Freak".It has been used in a variety of media.It has received recognitions and awards.

The song was nominated for Record of the Year at the 33rd AnnualGRAM Awards in 1991, as well as Best Rap Video and Best Dance Video, making it the first rap song to be nominated.It peaked at No.1 is on the charts in several countries.

The opening of the Rick James song "Super Freak" is repeated throughout the song.The lyrics describe Hammer as having toured around the world, from London to the Bay, and as being "magic on the mic", which he says coincides with James' "beat that you can't touch".The lyrics "You can't touch this" and "Stop!" were added.Hammer time!It became a pop culture slogan.In the summer of 2009, Hammertime was used as the title of a reality show on the A&E Network.[5]

Rick James and other performers on the original record filed a lawsuit because of a sample that forms the basis of the song.The suit was settled out of court when Hammer agreed to give James millions of dollars in royalties.

More than 18 million copies of the album were sold because the song was not initially released as a single.

A music video was produced to promote the single, showing Hammer doing some of his signature dances, such as "The Running Man" and the "Hammer Dance".The video has over half a billion views on YouTube.[8]

A Rick James classic and Hammer's distinctive rhyme styling has added up to a deserved smash.Whitney Pastorek from Entertainment Weekly wrote that the good-natured boast laid over the hook of Rick James' 'Superfreak' proved irresistible.Harem pants and gold lamé, together at last, Hammer's dance moves and outrageous fashions.They were cartoonish.10

The song hit the Top 40 in 1990.The first rap song to be nominated for Record of the Year was nominated in 1991, as well as a Best R&B Song.The single reached the top of the chart on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.There are 8 on the hot chart.The track peaked at no. in other parts of the world.1 in Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden.3 on the UK Singles chart.[13]

The MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video and Best Dance Video was won in September 1990 by the music video for the song.Kids Incorporated covered the song in 1991.

The song was included in the 100 greatest videos ever made by MTV.It was 71.It was included in the 100 greatest dance songs of all time.88.It was included in the 100 greatest videos of all time.59.

The song was certified gold in August 2005.It was included in the 100 greatest songs of the '90s.16.It was ranked as No. during 2008.There are 26 songs on the 100 greatest Hip Hop songs of all time.

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