M.C. Brains
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]
| M.C. Brains | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James DeShannon Davis | 
| Also known as | M.C. Brainz | 
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | 
| Genres | Hip hop | 
| Years active | 1991–present | 
| Labels | Motown, Wrap / Ichiban | 
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. Lovers Lane reached gold status. In 1996, M.C. Brains (under the name M.C. Brainz) released a second album entitled Brainwashed for Ichiban Records.[3]
Discography
    
    Albums
    
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | ||
| 1992 | Lovers Lane 
 | 47 | 31 | 
| 1996 | Brainwashed 
 | – | – | 
Singles
    
| 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
    
- Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 7th ed, 2000
- Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 215. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
- "Brainwashed - MC Brainz | Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
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