Crossing the Blues
We talked about Celebrity Birthdays, March 30th,Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name M.C. Hammer  Birthday Now (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor. He was commercially most popular during the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Remembered for a rapid rise to fame before losing the majority of his fortune, Hammer is also known for his hit records, including "U Can't Touch This", flamboyant dance techniques and trademark Hammer pants. Hammer's superstar-status made him a household name and pop icon He has sold more than 50 million records worldwide demonstrating hip hop's potential for mass market success. M.C. Hammer  Birthday Now 

Burrell also became a preacher during the late 1990s, was a television show host and dance judge, is a record label CEO, and as of 2008 works as a co-creator of a dance website called DanceJam, while still performing concerts at music venues and assisting with other social media, ministry and outreach functions. In addition, he was executive producer of his own reality show called Hammertime which aired on the A&E Network during the summer of 2009 ] Prior to becoming ordained, Hammer signed with Suge Knight's Death Row Records by 1995.