Rick James – Super Freak (1981) Rick James 1981 Super freak Did you know that... The bass line was sampled by MC Hammer for “U Can’t Touch This” (1990) without permission. Following legal action, James was listed as a composer in the song credits. Because of this, he won a Grammy for Best R&B Song in 1991. Explore…U Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer (Spotify) How does this song make you feel? Report abuse SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS