M.C. Brains (born James DeShannon Davis)Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 7th ed, 2000 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. In 1996, M.C. Brains (under the name M.C. Brainz) released a second album entitled Brainwashed for Ichiban Records.
Discography Albums YearAlbumPeak chart positionsU.S.U.S. R&B1992Lovers Lane Released: March 17, 1992 Label: Motown47311996Brainwashed Released: April 16, 1996 Label: Wrap / Ichiban––
Singles YearSingleChart positionsCertificationsAlbumU.S. Hot 100U.S. R&BU.S. Rap1991"Oochie Coochie"21161US: PlatinumLovers Lane1992"Brainstorming" (featuring Boyz II Men)692919"Everybody's Talking About M.C. Brains" ––23
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