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	1990–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. 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 Released: March 17, 1992 Label: Motown	47	31
1996	Brainwashed Released: April 16, 1996 Label: Wrap / Ichiban	–	–

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