In short
The artists most similar to MC Hammer are Michael Jackson, Ace of Base, R.E.M., Vanilla Ice and Will Smith, from the same hip hop and pop rap circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to MC Hammer?
The artists most similar to MC Hammer are Michael Jackson, Ace of Base, R.E.M., Vanilla Ice and Will Smith, from the same hip hop and pop rap circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like MC Hammer?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: R.E.M., Shaggy and System of a Down have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like MC Hammer" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is MC Hammer?
MC Hammer is usually associated with hip hop and pop rap (artist · US · born 1962), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.