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'''M.C. Brains''' (born James DeShannon Davis<ref>Joel Whitburn, ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 7th ed, 2000</ref>) is an American rapper from [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]]. He is perhaps best known for his hit single, "[[Oochie Coochie]]".
'''M.C. Brains''' (born '''James DeShannon Davis''')<ref>Joel Whitburn, ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 7th ed, 2000</ref> is an American rapper from [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]], United States. He is best known for his hit single, "[[Oochie Coochie]]".<ref name="LarkinDM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1998|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0252-6|page=215}}</ref>


Discovered by [[Michael Bivins]] of [[New Edition]], Brains was signed to [[Motown|Motown Records]], who issued his debut album ''[[Lovers Lane (album)|Lovers Lane]]'' in 1992. The album's lead single, "Oochie Coochie", became a top-40 hit, peaking at number 21 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and earning a gold certification four months after its release. Despite the success of "Oochie Coochie", ''Lovers Lane'' failed to find much success. In 1996, M.C. Brains (now using the name '''M.C. Brainz''') released a second album entitled ''Brainwashed'' for [[Ichiban Records]].
Discovered by [[Michael Bivins]] of [[New Edition]], Brains was signed to [[Motown|Motown Records]], who issued his debut album ''[[Lovers Lane (album)|Lovers Lane]]'' in 1992.<ref name="LarkinDM"/> The album's lead single, "Oochie Coochie", became a top-40 hit, peaking at number 21 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/brainwashed-mw0000183259/releases|title=Brainwashed - MC Brainz &#124; Releases |website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=24 June 2021}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Albums===
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Latest revision as of 21:26, 28 December 2024

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
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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.
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