M.C. Brains | |
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Birth name | James DeShannon Davis |
Also known as | M.C. Brainz |
Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
Genres | Hip hop |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Motown, 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]
Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |
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U.S. | U.S. R&B | ||
1992 |
Lovers Lane
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47 | 31 |
1996 | Brainwashed
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Year | Single | Chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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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 |