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M.C. Brains

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M.C. Brains
Birth nameJames DeShannon Davis
Also known asM.C. Brainz
OriginCleveland, Ohio, United States
GenresHip hop
Years active1990–present
LabelsMotown, Wrap / Ichiban

M.C. Brains (born James DeShannon Davis)[1] is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He is best known for his hit single, "Oochie Coochie".[2]

Discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition, Brains was signed to Motown Records, who issued his debut album Lovers Lane in 1992.[2] The album's lead single, "Oochie Coochie", became a top-40 hit, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a gold certification four months after its release then on to platinum. In 1996, M.C. Brains (under the name M.C. Brainz) released a second album entitled Brainwashed for Ichiban Records.[3]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Album Peak chart positions
U.S. U.S. R&B
1992 Lovers Lane
  • Released: March 17, 1992
  • Label: Motown
47 31
1996 Brainwashed
  • Released: April 16, 1996
  • Label: Wrap / Ichiban

Singles

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Year Single Chart positions Certifications Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
1991 "Oochie Coochie" 21 16 1 US: Platinum Lovers Lane
1992 "Brainstorming" (featuring Boyz II Men) 69 29 19
"Everybody's Talking About M.C. Brains" 23

References

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  1. ^ Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 7th ed, 2000
  2. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 215. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
  3. ^ "Brainwashed - MC Brainz | Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 June 2021.