Inside Out (MC Hammer album)
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| Studio album by MC Hammer | ||||
| Released | December 8, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
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Inside Out (inside out V) or V Inside Out is the fifth studio album commercially released by MC Hammer in 1995. The album was his sixth record release overall.
After the decrease in popularity and sales of his previous album, The Funky Headhunter, Hammer decided to maintain his clean pop image.
The album was a look within Hammer's deep artistic self and featured dance, gospel, and emotionally driven tracks which spawned two singles, "Sultry Funk" and the gospel single "Going Up Yonder" (both of which were performed by Hammer on the popular dance show Soul Train and made countdowns on nationwide local radio stations). As a result, it charted at #23 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
In contrast to his prior albums, the singles did not go as far as previous releases, only debuting and peaking at #119 on the Billboard charts. Critics claimed it was unfocused, as it was unclear if the genre was pop or rap. Although, some critics praised the fact it was perhaps intentionally eclectic (combining elements of dance, pop, rap, hip hop, alternative rock, and gospel).[1][2] Nonetheless, the album sold below expectations and Giant Records dropped him and Oaktown Records from their roster.
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