Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known by his stage name MC Hammer, is an American hip hop recording artist dancer record producer entrepreneur and actor.
Born: 30 March 1962 (age 55), Oakland, California, United States
Full name: Stanley Kirk Burrell
Albums: Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em, Let's Get It Started,
Early life and education
Stanley Kirk Burrell was born on March 30 1962 in Oakland California. His father was a professional poker player and gambling casino manager (at Oaks Card Club's cardroom) as well as warehouse supervisor. He grew up poor with his mother (a secretary) and eight siblings in a small apartment in East Oakland. He recalled that six children were crammed into a three-bedroom housing project apartment. The Burrells would also frequent thoroughbred horse races, eventually becoming owners and winners of several graded stakes
Genres Hip hop gospel dance
Occupation(s) :Rapper singer songwriter dancer record producer entrepreneur spokesman actor pastor
Years active: 1985–present
Labels Capitol Records EMI Records Giant Death Row Reprise Warner Bros. Records Full Blast Music
Music career
Before Hammer's successful career (with his mainstream popularity lasting approximately between 1988 and 1998) and his "rags-to-riches-to-rags-and-back saga",Burrell formed the Christian rap music group Holy Ghost Boys. Some songs produced were called Word and B-Boy Chill. This Wall featuring Burrell (it was originally within the lyrics of this song he first identified himself as K.B. and then eventually M.C. Hammer once it was produced), was later released by CCM's Jon Gibson (or J.G.). This rap hit appeared on Gibson's album Change of Heart (1988)] and Son of the King showed up on Hammer's debut album Feel My Power (1987)as well as the re-released version Let's Get It Started (1988)
Born: 30 March 1962 (age 55), Oakland, California, United States
Full name: Stanley Kirk Burrell
Albums: Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em, Let's Get It Started,
Early life and education
Stanley Kirk Burrell was born on March 30 1962 in Oakland California. His father was a professional poker player and gambling casino manager (at Oaks Card Club's cardroom) as well as warehouse supervisor. He grew up poor with his mother (a secretary) and eight siblings in a small apartment in East Oakland. He recalled that six children were crammed into a three-bedroom housing project apartment. The Burrells would also frequent thoroughbred horse races, eventually becoming owners and winners of several graded stakes
Genres Hip hop gospel dance
Occupation(s) :Rapper singer songwriter dancer record producer entrepreneur spokesman actor pastor
Years active: 1985–present
Labels Capitol Records EMI Records Giant Death Row Reprise Warner Bros. Records Full Blast Music
Music career
Before Hammer's successful career (with his mainstream popularity lasting approximately between 1988 and 1998) and his "rags-to-riches-to-rags-and-back saga",Burrell formed the Christian rap music group Holy Ghost Boys. Some songs produced were called Word and B-Boy Chill. This Wall featuring Burrell (it was originally within the lyrics of this song he first identified himself as K.B. and then eventually M.C. Hammer once it was produced), was later released by CCM's Jon Gibson (or J.G.). This rap hit appeared on Gibson's album Change of Heart (1988)] and Son of the King showed up on Hammer's debut album Feel My Power (1987)as well as the re-released version Let's Get It Started (1988)
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