| Background | solo_singer |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James DeShannon Davis |
| Alias | M.C. Brainz |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Label | 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]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | ||
| 1992 |
| 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.