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Billboard Year-End Archives (1990), Rolling Stone Album Guides, The Last Party: Britpop, Blair and the Demise of English Rock (John Harris), Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation (Jeff Chang).

In 1990, hip-hop moved firmly into the mainstream while maintaining its creative edge. MC Hammer’s U Can’t Touch This became a global phenomenon, bringing high-energy dancing and "Hammer pants" into every living room. While some purists debated his pop-heavy approach, the song’s success opened doors for rap to become the dominant commercial force it is today. top music 1990