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Rapper/entrepreneur MC Hammer is to release his first new album in three years next month. Hammer tells Billboard Bulletin that the album, "Family Affair," has a funky, hip hop feel, but the "content is all based on spirituality."

The album's first single "Big Man" deals with child abuse, according to Hammer, who is releasing the album on his own Oaktown Records with distribution by Word, Hit-Tyme, and City Hall. Hammer commences a 40-city U.S. and Caribbean tour in June.

As for future projects, Hammer is interested in the sound-track rights to "Return To Glory: The Powerful Stirring of the Black Man," a new book highlighting the accomplishments of people with African roots throughout history. A documentary based upon the book is in production and co-author, Joel A. Freeman tells Bulletin he hopes to launch a feature film project soon. Hammer is inviting a long list of R&B and gospel acts -- including Boyz II Men, BLACKstreet, dc Talk, and Kirk Franklin -- to participate on the music side. "This gives them an opportunity to express how happy they are to know about their heritage."

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