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
All tracks are written by MC Hammer
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "That's What I Said" | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Ring 'Em" | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Get It Started" | 4:19 |
| 4. | "Feel My Power" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "The Thrill Is Gone" | 4:37 |
| 6. | "Mix It Toss It & Bust It" | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Son of the King" | 3:27 |
| 8. | "Brother Versus Brother" | 3:51 |
| 9. | "I Can Make It Better" | 3:36 |
References
- ^ "MC Hammer Albums and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "Remembering MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" 30 Years Later". E! Online. 13 January 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "Various Artists - Rocky V (Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture)". AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "M.C. Hammer – the Thrill is Gone (1987, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1987.
- ^ "Feel My Power by MC Hammer on WhoSampled". WhoSampled.
- ^ "MC Hammer And The Posse - Stupid Def Yal - Ring 'Em - Artist Info". Music.Metason.Net. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "MC Hammer - Feel My Power Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2022.}
