M.C. Brains (born James DeShannon Davis) is an American rapper from

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, United States. He is best known for his hit single, " Oochie Coochie". Discovered by

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, Brains was signed to

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, 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

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Discography

Albums

Singles

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brains, MC 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