My Life as a Mc Hammer Dancer

[@DJaySplitSecond]

No other dancers at that time had more energy than Hammer's dancers!! You guys changed the game and raised the bar!!

[@chriskochinsky1102]

If only they did. "Raised the bar"? Are you kidding with this?

[@DJaySplitSecond]

What are you talking about????

[@Hervinbalfour]

DJaySplitSecond Exactly! Hammer brought a style and energy to hip hop dance that was NON-EXISTENT. Yes dance was their out the gate but Hammer made everyone want to dance. #FromAnOG

[@djmayned1]

Its obvious you've never been to the South

[@Hervinbalfour]

I've been to the South several times. And I think you missed the point that was being made. What rap entertainer/artist at the time or prior to his arrival on the rap scene was dancing like that? No one! It even became the subject of disses amongst other artists. We all knew Hammer couldn't rap but he could dance his butt off. In fact his whole crew was next level. Not to mention that Hammer created a large number of dance steps that became known nation wide. We can't deny is role in hip hop dance.

[@shebaiv]

Pumps n The Bumps is still my favorite hip hop dance routines. I still go back and watch it..

[@mdooms76]

This was the era when women actually DANCED and could move to face paced music with tough choreography!!!! Not just twerk and make your booty clap!!!

[@ebonywhite1388]

Hammer had some of the best dancers.

[@danapatilloytf2024]

MC Hammer paved the way for rappers receiving endorsements and becoming actors yet they called him a sellout for what they now receive millions for. The hip hop community really needs to thank Hammer his British Knight and taco Bell commercials, allowed them to feed their families and live well today.

[@brocklee1996]

Shit I'm 47 and still dancing my ass off to hammer when the DJ's play his stuff. Good stuff girl!!

[@michelelisettejennings]

I did this documentary in film school - after all these years. . I finally got over my nerves to share my work and to share a little bit of my personal life. I hope you enjoy! Giggles and laughs are welcomed

[@darrellfort5829]

Michele Lisette Jennings aka Mello Yello i hated that hammer never mentioned the girls after 357 we knew 357 and ho frat ho but we never knew the girls who danced in the videos on the please hammer don't hurt em album and videos

[@michelelisettejennings]

Well darrell fort nice to meet you after all these years!

[@darrellfort5829]

Michele Lisette Jennings aka Mello Yello hi sis. i loved you guys act and i just seen that your former co worker named king ho is an awesome football coach now

[@michelelisettejennings]

Yes he is a great person!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Thank you so much!

[@Staykool777]

Blessings to Brother Hammer, A true man of integrity and respect.

[@jimmybiggs9230]

He payed his dancers well and took good care of them. If only he would have taken care of his fortune!

[@bronzesister18lopes46]

Jimmy Biggs that's what happens to loyal people sometimes

[@markfrank5937]

Blowing it on taking care of people is better than if he'd smoked it up.

[@greezythumb]

As if they were his only two choices. He could have paid his people well and still put money away for his future.

[@faustinot9313]

He is still rich then all of us today....

[@terrancewicks4079]

Hammer ain't suffering at all... TRUST ME

[@theephraimite]

Man, that dancing requires a lot of energy. Boy, did Hammer demand a lot of energy. He was a good, protective father figure, too. Good to hear that.

[@michelelisettejennings]

Yes it did. I ran 6 miles a day to keep my Stamina up!

[@afakespace]

😍😍😍 Back when you could rock the stage fully clothed!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Right!!!! I wouldn't perform in a Bikini!!!! You got it..

[@mdooms76]

You were killing it in that practice clip at the beginning of this video. No one dances like that now. All these girls do is twerk.

[@ginaworthy6240]

You guys were awesome. You all started a style of dance that is still being duplicated today. You were trailblazers.

[@lolarodriguez426]

You ladies were off the chain!!!!!!!Still til this day I watch videos of you guys with my daughters!Much love!

[@woobie7778]

mad respect to anyone one of those women. people dont understand the hard work, dedication, and determination to withstand all that hard work them people put in. beautiful project sweatheart

[@zacdorsey1906]

I saw Hammer 2 times in Dallas and till this day that's the best onstage performance I've ever seen. The dancers were incredible no one has topped the energy yes you and your coworkers should be very proud.

[@michelelisettejennings]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lillieslillies1426]

I miss the 90s music

[@michelelisettejennings]

Me too!!!!!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Yes!!! Me too!!!!

[@lillieslillies1426]

daroyalgeneral lol

[@toussaintjulie3171]

me too

[@1BoiHot]

No doubt!

[@nicholasbaker5048]

Hammer and Bobby Brown had the best dancers.Did you ever dance with Bobby?

[@michelelisettejennings]

I didn't dance for Bobby but I knew his dancers

[@ladyghana9059]

nick baker BBD and HAMMER dancers were the best to me

[@georgegooden5224]

Heart & Soul (Bobby Browns Dancers)

[@24KinfO]

Michele Lisette Jennings aka Mello Yello Y'all are the best ever!

[@sensimilia1005]

true bro

[@Peacekeepa317]

I miss those days in hip-hop...Hammer shows used to be off the damn meter!

[@accthackedSoundsAstound]

Ben Real ..lol. Yes, off the rictor scale! I lost about 10 pounds (was already a size 5!) it seemed when I went to one of his shows! I could not stop dancing. Yes, at my seat! Powerful musical energy!😍🎶🎼😍🤸🏾

[@geniebug2010]

Yasss

[@misskelly-iverson735]

Ben Real , 🗣They 'SURE' DID!! 😎😄

[@markherron749]

Hammer took care of his dancers and all the people that came along wit the fame...he lost a lot of money but I haven't herd a bad word about him abusing anyone. If so point me in that direction. Something I didn't know about MC Hammer. He had integrity.

[@isaacmettle]

Mark Herron 2 LEGIT 2 QUIT!!

[@isaacmettle]

Mark Herron im 38. 1980’ and1990’s hip was at its peak. w e didn’t know how good we had it. back in those they we had so many heavy hitters. took it for granted. now, rap and hip hop PALES in comparison. when i go through my music i suprised at how many SUPER STARS there were.This w as also before Michael Jackson pediphile scandal. M.C. HAMMER WAS AT THE FOR FRONT!!

[@iREZARECTEM]

Mark Herron Me neither, but that girl he was grinding on from the "Pumps and the Bump" video didn't look like she wanted his man parts grinding on her at all 😆

[@davidtherealthomas1773]

iREZARECT'EM right that makes him bad . shut up

[@padussia]

shonda miller Lol

[@sherikajohnson1485]

My grandmother bought me the VHS that had all the MC Hammer videos on it, honey I had y'all moves down pact, love love love y'all you are so beautiful and talented this was refreshing to watch.... I still listen to those songs today, pure talent pure talent.....

[@BlackStorm555]

Sherika Johnson I know people are sick of me saying this, but MC HAMMER and his dancers should put out a workout dvd and modify some of the moves for slower movers. Sell Hammer time T shirts.

[@mistysmith4389]

Hammer did have the best choreography and dancers period!😉

[@masemarod442]

now I wanna hear more stories...

[@michelelisettejennings]

I am working on sharing more!

[@masemarod442]

mike jones thanks.. lol

[@leocannon4383]

Mas Emarod 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Soulglo222]

I always wanted to dance like you all when I was younger. You were amazing dancers/entertainers!

[@tadd8210]

Yep, Hammers dancers were good.

[@soulriter]

Look at you Michelle! You look THE SAME! Beautiful! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@drjones-ph5hv]

dang! she's still looking good after all these yrs!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Awww! Thank you!

[@drjones-ph5hv]

Yvw lisette! You just made a old man's day frfr. ...

[@michelelisettejennings]

I am glad!!!!

[@supersman2000]

dr. jones t thought the same too! With that voice she should have a radio show!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Aww.. lets pray for that!!!! Thank you

[@mrsbey5101]

Wow! This took me way back. I remember when he had some recruiters in Texas looking for dancers for his tour as well. My cousin and I were in a dance group and were quite popular. We were actually selected but unfortunately because we were still in high school our parents did not allow us to take that "Golden Opportunity". So it feels really great to not only hear but also see someone with a similar story that made it. Thanks Michele for sharing!

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Mrs Bey I kind of not blaming your parents be cause it's a very hard and dirt business people will take advantage of you, including young people. not everyone is not Jackson matreial at that time it was just sex sex and hookerizing g sex. my dad always talk stupid in certain times but I had to realize that learning to be faithful and listening is the best important key.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Are u lightskinned?

[@laliquestallings]

Man the dancers were like a group in itself!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Very true.

[@liltr3ay]

Nakeisha A. Bennett and respect for themselves.

[@ovalorettaharris4402]

yes we were

[@stefanrobert5233]

to: Michele Lisette Jennings aka Mello Yello: You said two dancers got sexy outfits for the “Pumps And A Bump” video. Are you talking about the Black dresses with the number 8 on it?

[@JonathanKine]

Thank you for sharing I saw Hammer many times. Glad you were part of such a fun time to be alive

[@alneshiasaint-hubert1595]

MC HAMMER DANCERS WAS STRAIIIIIGHT FIRE!!!!! ❤ ❤

[@jacobbey1465]

This woman has no make up on and is in her early to mid 40's ......incredible.....you look good!

[@yyygggggg10]

Your a beautiful sister,and have an amazing talent.

[@michelelisettejennings]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Thank you Reginald#

[@Hanz-tf3gs]

Love this video👍. I was 17 yrs old remember attending the MC Hammer concert when they came to New Zealand back in 1991. Greatest show I ever seen thanks for the memories ❤

[@darrellfort5829]

i love all the female mc hammer dancers from 357 to to legit to quit😄😄😄

[@GAMBINOFAMILYTHUGZLP]

were you one of the 2 female dancers in his pumps and a bump and don't stop performances on arsenio and mtv?

[@kiyontagonzales1928]

yep

[@GAMBINOFAMILYTHUGZLP]

Kiyonta Gonzales Those 2 women are the sexiest dancers..wow

[@IMBROKENLEG]

POLITICATELEVISION yoooooo why was I just abt to ask thatt... I like like that may have been doing the choreography for it lokey

[@IMBROKENLEG]

listen I know you director I am too if you're in LA and you did the pumps and the bumps video you have to upload a video teaching that choreography. to me that is some of the hardest and most difficult choreography I've ever seen and it just looks so dope. I'll film it and everything for free you just have to do that for the culture

[@farylboykin8741]

Michele, it is now 2017 and I was apart of the last leg of the 2 Legit tour as a band member for TLC I've since changed my life and am a man of God Married with a lovely wife and family. I remember meeting you and the other dancers all of you were so nice to us and awesome to be around really made us feel like family out there. and Yes life on the road ... people have no idea ...haha

[@angeleye1998]

When I was a teenager I use to dance around the house to Can’t Touch This. I even had biker shorts; everyone had them back then😀 But.. My grandmother took it a step further, and actually got a seamstress to make me some Hammer pants . The 90's were crunk .

[@najmaj]

Yolanda Howard 😂😂😂 girl yes!!! Dancing in the 90's, especially to Hammer was a full blown workout. Lol, we used to get it in!!!

[@ms.mojo_risin]

Yolanda Howard - HoW Awesomeness, Your Grandmother Took The Time tO, Seamstress Making 'Hammer Pants' fOr YoU!! MuCh ReSPeCt !! fANtAStiCAllY fUNtaStiC-tiMES #90s!!! PeaCefAithlOVe &ReSPeCt, shellebelle

[@sekhemasaru5718]

Yolanda Howard that's what I'm talking bout, a Grandmother who approved 'the Mc Hammer movement', by sewing her baby some Hammer dance pants, awesome.......we had some real good ole days in the 70's, 80''s and 90's!

[@MusicLyrics-ms9it]

Yolanda Howard with the creepers (Shoes) 😂😭

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Yolanda Howard I tried to do on my ganny's machine but she had too much pins and I'm afraid if I can get stuck on all if them. LOl!😆

[@johnford3646]

What a Classy, Elegant, Talented and Extremely Beautiful Woman. Take Note Young Ladies..

[@chanecak]

Man I remember when he had an audition in my hometown for kid dancers, I won and when it came to the final showdown. I couldn't go cause I was on punishment. It was for the 2 Legit 2 Quit video....uuugh I was soooo mad. I still get pissed at 37 when I think about it😂😂. I still know all of the routines. I credit him ,MJ, Debbie Allen and James Brown for my dancing skills. I always say though I had a natural talent MJ was my first teacher. When Hammer came out it was a wrap! He will always be in my top 5. You are so fortunate Michelle.

[@mykelsingleton]

I love to see a Sister with beauty, and humbleness, share a piece of her life. Thank you, Mykel

[@playetful]

They were great dancers and beautiful ladies. I use to love when hammer use to put on a show, it was great.

[@thebeautycutie709]

This was awesome! All of you are so full of talent. You still look beautiful, and seem to have a good heart. Thanks, for sharing your wonderful experiences with us.

[@ennobleone]

Had to bring the wine out when the question came up if there was drama behind the scenes lol.

[@PHlophe]

too much sugah's gone kill ye

[@westcoastcali703]

The Hammer dancers were LIT back in the day....they added SO MUCH hype to his show. Thank u for sharing ur story & the memories. U still look good!

[@tinaharris9403]

Thanks for sharing this with us i still enjoy watching you guys dance ... You all put on the most amazing shows...

[@michelelisettejennings]

You are so welcome! We had the best time ever.

[@vegalee8955]

+Michele Lisette Jennings aka Mello Yello Nothing like the old day's smh i remember twisting my damn ankles as a teenager trying those moves lol

[@michelelisettejennings]

Oh no!!!

[@vegalee8955]

+Michele Lisette Jennings aka Mello Yello I'm gonna subscribe to your channel,shout outs and love from Dominican Republic💖💖💖

[@michelelisettejennings]

Thanks a bunch! Hi Vega in the Dominican Republic!

[@maliqg1912]

This is awesome Michele. I really enjoyed it :) Much love and continued success!!

[@camriendm]

i was born in 2002 but i love watching mc hammer and his dancers dance 😭😭😭😭

[@braidedgirl757]

I lovvvvvedddd the dancers...I sprained my ankles many times trying to keep up with y'all lol

[@spoonwillsakaniggleetheus2096]

years later and you still looking beautiful salute

[@fastcars.4093]

I loved these dancers growing up. Mc hammer and his dance crew were untouchable..positive. a very special time. :) Thank you

[@TLove1108]

I really enjoyed that!! I wanted to be a MC Hammer dancer SO bad back in the day!!! I used to practice all the choreography from the videos. Now today at 46, I still bump Hammer and Michael Jackson on the daily in my ride! God bless Michelle!!

[@memeshaw28]

Chile me too. I'm 64 and yall know I been too damn old long time ago. I STILL love mc hammer😄😄😄😄

[@FosterPhotography]

Can't believe I still watch this 2018 ...hammer lol...hammers dancers made it look even better

[@lbradshaw6817]

Reminiscing the 90s listening to this beautiful woman. This is awesome 👌💯

[@dlb3131]

She was cutting up. Dancing is in our blood. I'm glad you still doing your thang

[@THEMANROG]

Thanks for sharing your story with your work in dancing much continue success

[@davidgonzales5390]

Wow Michelle, you can dance. I remember watching you and thinking this girl has a God given talent.

[@joyfitzgerald9878]

You remind me of Vesta!!

[@alwaysblessed5243]

joy fitzgerald Spot on comparison!

[@shennarice5749]

She sure does ...both beautiful ladies

[@kapovellithapimp9722]

True true

[@all_mine1233]

Who is vesta

[@mysteryelysian]

All_mine123 Vesta was a backup singer for Chaka Khan (was actually known to sing while Chaka was to drunk/high to sing so it was sometimes Vestas voice the audience unknowingly heard), then became a solo singer. Died 2011 from Heart Disease.

[@jasoncarpenter7488]

Love this story! Man hammer and his dancers sure worked hard to but on an amazing show. You're beautiful inside and out thank you for this story

[@abundantsunflower1107]

Wow! She had so much energy even in rehearsal!

[@hustlediva4life]

This is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing!

[@muybueno8453]

I loved this. Oaktown 357..I saw B Angie B in Atl a few months ago and she is gorgeous along with her grown daughter!!! Thanks for posting!

[@patricecarter3630]

Angie b I found my sister

[@ArmonWiggins]

I used to dance with hammer my self my only regret is not making better connections along the way. I WAS YOUNG and we were told if we were caught “Networking” with other artist and things like that we would be Fired

[@jaywinslett6475]

You are even more beautiful today, hope you are well and stay blessed!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Thank so much! I am doing well and I have been really grateful and blessed.

[@jeannetteduette6704]

Loved you guys performances. You all still look good. I wish Hammer would tour he still has a large fan base. I am 66 years old and I would the first in line to buy a bunch of tickets.

[@danavixen6274]

Thanks for creating this documentary. I always thought Hammer and his dancers had a lot of energy and raw talent! Thanks for being an inspiration! Great song choice btw!

[@victoriousberserker6787]

Dance to this twice a day you'll never need to go to the gym again. It's a work out. Amazing dancers , so much energy remember my daughter's trying to dance to it when it first came out , they weren't too good but was fun watching them. ♥️

[@dlayna]

I remember your beautiful face and amazing dancing!! I sang backgrounds :)

[@michelelisettejennings]

Thank you so much! I remember your beautiful face and strong vocals!!! How are you???

[@dionnahenderson9673]

I watch all the videos over and over again just to mimic the dances. Love the dancers and M.C. Hammer

[@HarmonybonesBlueberryJohnson]

Hammer and his dancers were Wild! You never knew what his show would bring! Loved it, but so tiring to watch lol

[@SuperLovelylady23]

I do remember MC hammer.I can't say I'm a fan because he was before my time .Thanks for sharing your story.

[@TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd]

I loved MC Hammer. Honestly when I was very young, around 8-9, I remember saying I wanted to be an MC Hammer dancer when I grew up. Being 36 now....I still get very excited to see his videos from back in the day. He was so on top back then and would have like 100 people on stage, lol. Everyone had a job😁

[@llw53one]

Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your grind. Dancing with M.C. Hammer definitely had to be a unique experience!

[@queengeneralspeaks9242]

I use to want to be an MC Hammer dancer such as yourself and B Angie B! I knew the whole routine to Let's Get It Started, 2 Legit, and Pump It Up! When I went to the concert, there was no other that can compare to MC Hammer!

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

QueenGeneral Speaks well I thought through my spirit that hrs was raised with a preacher father and mother he was brought intention just to stay in God's plan and treat people fair and kindness. of course no one don't be Pollyanna all the time but since I'm become Christian, I know my self to make things better with him, I'm a business woman now and I had to be careful what am i get into and I had to act tough and grudgy because people will take advantage of you everyday. that's why I learn the basics on what her is trying to get his family together. jah bless.

[@timlenord1]

Great interview!! But I'm surprised that the only drama was about a pink bikini. I heard Hammer was gangsta behind the scenes!!😂😂

[@wadecahill3196]

thank you for sharing your story, you are an awesome person, loved mc hammer

[@primeminister66]

Simply gorgeous...great job on documentary

[@INJURYCOMP]

Thank you for sharing this video. We sure loved the MC Hammer times and you were a part of it! Us Senior Line Dancers still try to do some of those dance moves. LOL.

[@blackestknight1.0]

Wow!! This is so impressive and touching. But sad to see that gone are the days where dancers were respected and music videos were all about dancing and having fun. God bless you, my Sister. Thank you for sharing these priceless memories. Jeez, music and entertainment is not the same like the good old days.

[@cgcade1]

The top-notch quality of the production of The MC Hammer Revue is impeccable. To date, the bar set has not been surpassed. Fantastic entertainment.

[@Deviljho5]

She is so beautiful!!!

[@Mzlady202]

Interestingly great video! I Always wanted to attend a Hammer concert particularly for the awesome dancing. But, as a teen, I lived where big artist never came. Thanks... you were amazing and still are! U go girl!

[@SWEEYHONEYICETEA]

How did she get FINER after all these years!?!?

[@RadicalforGod]

AgentofPeace all that dancing paid off.

[@megamillionaire4suremillio594]

I would smash for sho...

[@cpman1987]

@@megamillionaire4suremillio594 Definitely, At least 3 times a day!!!! She can definitely still get it!!!

[@lordcron]

I appreciate that you kept it clean and kid friendly. Thank you so much for that! God Bless You.

[@ennobleone]

Nice editing and story. A lot of people who's into dance or love music should watch this.

[@CraftyCuriosity]

It was so refreshing to hear that there were and still are decent male artist out there that did not and do not take advantage of young women. It was a pleasure watching your old videos.

[@chynabarnescb]

This is awesome I was in love with Mc hammer as a little girl... That's amazing...😍 Thanks for sharing, it matters to me to know...

[@traceyw9635]

You ladies had soooo much energy it was amazing!!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Thank you so much!!

[@mammiesanonymous]

This was very nice!! It was a cute program, loved the family being involved and the inside stories that makes me love Hammer even more! Bay area native here! Strangely enough, I was just thinking about him yesterday and how he paid so many young people in the hood and put them in places they would never be. He didn't have to do that.. while I'm sure he liked the huge production, I think a part of him saw that as a way to give back. He sacrificed his own money to help others.. So selfless.. Love him.

[@patricewilliams5109]

This is so amazing and a dope , i always enjoyed the high energy performances of MC Hammer dancers as well .

[@TheOmegaone007]

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing GOD BLESS You

[@missmanley7844]

YOU AND TERRIBLE TEE PARTY Y'ALL BUTTS OFF!! LOVED IT!!

[@chrisporter5992]

Way to own your Maverick! Loved it Michele! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@genelee686193894]

Great story... Always was a Hammer fan. loved his dancers!!!

[@richardhernandez8165]

LA native here and I just want to say thank you for this video. It's soo sweet and awesome to have a behind the look from someone other than the artist. This really makes me feel like we're all just a big family 😊 we're all linked in some form or way

[@lovable2baby]

awww cousin so proud of this I danced all through high school you just loved a dream I always wanted to be a part of this Is so inspiring... makes me wanna start dancing again

[@michelelisettejennings]

janessa singh thank you cousin

[@lorddiosliving]

The energy of the 90ies pouring out of the screen from this video...amezing vibe feeling!!!! Mc

[@secreteobsession3584]

The best dancers I've seen in his music video with the song called bumps and a bumps

[@christiank6840]

This was sweet. It shows that no matter how small a role you think someone played, it can be huge for their family and life changing for them. I liked taking a peek inside this experience

[@victoriaannexoxoxo]

What a part of history you're a part of!!!! Amazing time.

[@michellebailey3012]

I was raised in Oakland and this gave me warm fuzzy feelings from my youth! Thanks for sharing!

[@michelelisettejennings]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SXI96]

Cool documentary, for some reason it makes me think of LL Cool J - Around the way girl haha