As a result, the album went on to sell more than 18 million copies, gaining multi-platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The song was not initially released as a single. In late 1989, the song was first performed publicly on an episode of The Arsenio Hall Show. The sample of "Super Freak", which forms the basis of the song, led James (and other performers on the original record) to file a lawsuit for copyright infringement, which was settled out of court, with Hammer agreeing to credit James as a songwriter, effectively granting him millions of dollars in royalties. Hammertime was later used as the title of a reality show starring Hammer on A&E during the summer of 2009. Additionally, the lyrics "you can't touch this" and "Stop! Hammer time!" became pop culture catchphrases. The lyrics describe Hammer as having "toured around the world, from London to The Bay" and as being "magic on the mic", which he says coincides with James's "beat that you can't touch".
The song samples the prominent opening riff of the Rick James song " Super Freak", which is repeated throughout the recording. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, and charted in several countries. It was the first rap song to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1991, as well as the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video and MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.
The song is notable as the winner of a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. It has also received multiple awards and recognition. The song has been used and referred to in many television shows, films, commercials, and other forms of media. Along with Hammer, Rick James shares songwriting credits with Alonzo Miller, as the song samples the prominent opening riff of James' 1981 single " Super Freak". It was released as the third single from his third album, Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em (1990), and has been considered his signature song. " U Can't Touch This" is a song co-written, produced, and performed by American rapper MC Hammer.
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