It marked Hammer's final Top 40 hit and his most significant attempt to align with the harder West Coast sound dominated by artists like Dr. Dre.
The song is built around a heavy sample of George Clinton’s 1982 classic "Atomic Dog". Pumps And A Bump - Mc Hammer
"Pumps and a Bump" (1994) is famously known as the moment MC Hammer (performing simply as ) traded his family-friendly "U Can't Touch This" persona for a gritty, G-funk-inspired image. Released as the lead single from his fifth album, The Funky Headhunter , the track reached #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Songs . Key Facts and Production Release Date: February 28, 1994. It marked Hammer's final Top 40 hit and
A jump-step where the front foot swoops forward without touching the ground. "Pumps and a Bump" (1994) is famously known
Rapid movement of the upper body while keeping the core stationary.
A second, fully-clothed version was filmed to secure television airplay. This version features Hammer in Atlanta Falcons gear and includes a cameo by NFL star Deion Sanders. Dancing and Impact
Co-written and co-produced by Hammer alongside Gerald Baillergeau. The Infamous Music Videos