Oochie Coochie

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"Oochie Coochie"
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Single by M.C. Brains
from the album Lovers Lane
ReleasedDecember 3, 1991
Recorded1991
Genre Hip hop
Length3:41
Label Motown
Songwriter(s) James Davis, Rico Anderson, Michael Bivins, Kevin Wales
Producer(s) Rico Anderson
M.C. Brains singles chronology
"Oochie Coochie"
(1991)
"Brainstorming"
(1992)

"Oochie Coochie" is the lead single released from M.C. Brains' debut album, Lovers Lane. It was produced by Rico Anderson, with Michael Bivins (of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe) serving as an executive producer.

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The song became a crossover hit, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 while also topping the Hot Rap Singles at number one. The single also achieved a gold certification from the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies.

Single track listing

A-Side

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

B-Side

  1. "Oochie Coochie" (7" Mix) – 3:41
  2. "Oochie Coochie" (Instrumental) – 3:41

Chart history

Chart (1992)Peak
position
Billboard Hot 100 [1] 21
Billboard Hot R&B Singles [2] 16
Billboard Hot Rap Singles1
Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales26

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