Feel My Power Explained

Feel My Power
Type:album
Artist:M.C. Hammer
Cover:Feel My Power.jpg
Recorded:1986
Length:33:47
Label:Bustin' Records
Producer:M.C. Hammer, Felton Pilate
Next Title:Let's Get It Started
Next Year:1988

Feel My Power is the debut studio album by American rapper M.C. Hammer released in 1986 by Bustin’ Records.[1] The album was produced by Felton Pilate of Con Funk Shun.

Feel My Power sold over 60,000 copies, a considerable success for a small independent label of the era, which led to several offers from major labels.[2]

"That's What I Said" and "Feel My Power" were later used for the Rocky V film and the Rocky V soundtrack.[3] "The Thrill Is Gone" samples the original song by Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell.[4] Additionally, the album samples James Brown.[5]

Track listing

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References

  1. Web site: MC Hammer Albums and Discography . . July 7, 2022.
  2. Web site: Remembering MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" 30 Years Later . E! Online . 13 January 2020 . July 7, 2022.
  3. Web site: Various Artists - Rocky V (Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture) . . July 7, 2022.
  4. Web site: M.C. Hammer – the Thrill is Gone (1987, Vinyl). Discogs. 1987 .
  5. Web site: Feel My Power by MC Hammer on WhoSampled. WhoSampled.
  6. Web site: MC Hammer And The Posse - Stupid Def Yal - Ring 'Em - Artist Info . Music.Metason.Net . July 7, 2022.
  7. Web site: MC Hammer - Feel My Power Album Reviews, Songs & More . . July 7, 2022. }