M.C. Brains (born James DeShannon Davis) is an American rapper from
Cleveland
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,
Ohio
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, United States. He is best known for his hit single, "
Oochie Coochie".
Discovered by
Michael Bivins
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of
New Edition
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, Brains was signed to
Motown Records, who issued his debut 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 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
Ichiban Records is an American independent record label, founded in 1985 by John Abbey and Nina Easton in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
History
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.
Discography
Albums
Singles
References
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1974 births
African-American male rappers
American male rappers
Ichiban Records artists
Living people
Rappers from Cleveland
21st-century American rappers
21st-century American male musicians
21st-century African-American musicians
20th-century African-American people