Too Legit to Quit

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"2 Legit 2 Quit" is a 1991 single by American rapper MC Hammer, released as the lead single of his fourth studio album, "Too Legit to Quit." The song was produced by Felton Pilate and James Earley, with co-production credit from MC Hammer himself. The song samples "Super Freak" by Rick James, as well as "Here Comes the Hammer" by M.C. Hammer from his previous album "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em." The song was an instant worldwide hit, reaching number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. "2 Legit 2 Quit" also peaked at number one in Australia and New Zealand. The song's success was due in part to its heavy airplay on MTV. The accompanying music video was directed by Rupert Wainwright and it features Hammer performing the song in a simulated boxing match. The video was nominated for several awards, including the Best Rap Video at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. Too Legit to Quit was a commercial success, reaching double platinum status in the United States and becoming Hammer's final album to peak at number one on the US Billboard 200. The album also produced three more top 40 singles: "Addams Groove", "Do Not Pass Me By" and "Forever". In 2020, the song was used in a commercial for Crocs. "2 Legit 2 Quit" has been sampled and interpolated by numerous artists, including Missy Elliott, Will Smith, P. Diddy, Jay-Z and 50 Cent. The song was ranked number 97 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '90s. In 2007, it was named the greatest one-hit wonder of all time by Blender magazine.

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