U Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer

"U Can’t Touch This" is a fun and upbeat song by a rapper named MC Hammer. The song was released in the year 1990 and became very popular. It's all about how cool and talented MC Hammer is, and how no one can do what he does.

The song starts with a catchy beat that makes you want to dance. MC Hammer sings about his amazing dance moves and his stylish clothes. He tells everyone that they can't touch his talent because he's the best. The phrase "U Can’t Touch This" is repeated many times, which makes it easy to remember and sing along.

MC Hammer also talks about staying confident and believing in yourself. He encourages people to keep working hard and to not let anyone bring them down. The song's beat and rhythm make it a great song to dance to at parties or with friends.

Overall, "U Can’t Touch This" is a song that makes you feel happy and confident. It reminds us that we all have something special about us that makes us unique. So, when you're feeling down, just remember MC Hammer's words: U Can’t Touch This!

  1. What year was "U Can’t Touch This" released?
  2. What does MC Hammer sing about in the song?
  3. Why is the phrase "U Can’t Touch This" easy to remember?
  4. How does the song encourage people to feel confident?
  5. Why do you think the song became very popular?

Let's go to Oakland

Hi! My name is Oliver, and I am 8 years old. I want to tell you about my awesome visit to Oakland. Oakland is super cool because it's where MC Hammer, a famous rapper, is from. My parents told me all about him and how he was very popular a long time ago. We even listened to some of his songs on the way there. "Can't Touch This" is my favorite!

One of the coolest things we did in Oakland was visit the Oakland Museum of California. They had a special exhibit about MC Hammer! It was so fun to see all the things from when he was famous. There were pictures of his concerts, his flashy clothes, and even some of his old music videos playing on big screens. I learned that he really loved helping his community, too, which I think is really nice.

After the museum, we went to a park nearby and had a picnic. I imagined how much fun it would be to dance like MC Hammer in the park. My little sister and I even tried to do some of his dance moves. It was a lot of fun, and I can't wait to go back to Oakland someday!

  1. Who is MC Hammer and why is he famous?
  2. What was Oliver's favorite song by MC Hammer?
  3. How did Oliver and his family learn more about MC Hammer during their visit?
  4. Why do you think Oliver enjoyed visiting the Oakland Museum of California?
  5. What do you think Oliver learned about helping the community from MC Hammer?

My Favourite Band

Hi everyone! I want to tell you about my favorite band, MC Hammer. I think they are so cool! They have this awesome song called "U Can't Touch This." It's my favorite and I love dancing to it. The beat is so fun and makes me want to get up and move every time I hear it. Did you know that MC Hammer is not just a band name? It's also the name of the main singer. His real name is Stanley Kirk Burrell, but everyone calls him MC Hammer.

MC Hammer is famous for his amazing dance moves and really flashy clothes. He wears these big, baggy pants called "Hammer pants." They look so fun and comfortable. Another cool thing about MC Hammer is that he used to be a batboy for a baseball team before he became a singer. A batboy is someone who helps pick up the bats after the players hit the ball. Isn't that interesting?

MC Hammer started making music a long time ago, even before I was born, but his songs are still fun to listen to today. I like to watch his music videos because the dances are really exciting. Sometimes, I try to copy the moves, but they are a little hard. My friends and I like to play his music when we have dance parties. It always makes us happy and full of energy!

  1. What is the name of your favorite song by MC Hammer?
  2. Can you describe what "Hammer pants" look like?
  3. Why do you think MC Hammer's music makes you want to dance?
  4. If you could ask MC Hammer one question, what would it be and why?
  5. How do you think MC Hammer's job as a batboy helped him in his music career?

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