"Oochie Coochie" is the lead single released from M.C. Brains' debut album, ''Lovers Lane''. It was produced by Rico Anderson, with

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(of

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and

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) serving as an executive producer. The song became a

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hit, peaking at number 21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 while also topping the

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at number one. The single also achieved a gold certification from the

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for sales of 500,000 copies.

Single track listing

A-Side

#"Oochie Coochie" (12" Mix) – 6:49 #"Oochie Coochie" (X-Rated Version) – 3:25

B-Side

#"Oochie Coochie" (7" Mix) – 3:41 #"Oochie Coochie" (Instrumental) – 3:41

Chart history

References

1991 singles 1991 songs M.C. Brains songs Motown singles Songs written by Michael Bivins {{1990s-hiphop-song-stub