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American rapper
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24 May 1974(Cleveland, Ohio, USA)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
M.C. Brains (born James DeShannon Davis) is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He is best known for his hit single, "Oochie Coochie".
Discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition, 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.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Lovers Lane
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47 | 31 |
| 1996 | Brainwashed
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Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "Oochie Coochie" | 21 | 16 | 1 | US: Platinum | Lovers Lane |
| 1992 | "Brainstorming" | 69 | 29 | 19 | ||
| "Everybody's Talking About M.C. Brains" | – | – | 23 | |||