He has introduced, signed and produced new talent (his own acts collaborating with him and producing music of their own during his career) including, Common Unity, the vocal, James Greer, One Cause One Effect, DASIT (as seen on ), Teabag, Dom Kimberley, Geeman, Pleasure Ellis, The Stooge Playaz, Ho Frat Hoo!Īnd Wee Wee, among others. Throughout his career, Hammer has managed his own recording business and created record labels such as Bust It Records, Oaktown Records and FullBlast.
Hammer is considered a 'forefather/pioneer' and of (incorporating elements of ), and is the first hip hop artist to achieve for an album.
He has sold more than, breaking down numerous doors for rap music and demonstrating that hip-hop had the potential for success. Hammer has sold about 30 million albums in the US alone. His superstar-status and made him a household name and. Discography Studio albums 6 Compilation albums 5 Singles 46 or simply Hammer (born Stanley Kirk Burrell) is known for hit records including ', ' and ' as well as his flashy movements, choreography and.