BIOGRAPHY

Brainz Davis (born James DeShannon Davis) was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Born with a love for music and a talent for performing, Brainz grew up knowing he wanted to be an M.C. He performed anywhere and for anyone who wanted to listen to him; but Brainz had to face a few life struggles to get there. After the loss of his brother and stepfather; Brainz, by the age of 13, had found his comfort in the streets. He was gangbanging, drug-dealin, and losing friends left and right. He was saved just in the nick of time. It was 1991 and everything changed overnight for Brainz. A friend called Brainz to let him know that Michael Bivins (of New Edition fame) and his entourage were dining at the local Denny's. Brainz woke up mama and they were off to Dennys to take a leap of faith. After mama's quick introduction to Biv, Brainz was freestylin' in the parking lot of the Dennys.... the next month he was on a plane to L.A. As Brainz puts it; it was just like "Trading Places". He was on the Sunset Strip donning new clothes, meeting beautiful women and riding in nice cars. He is part of Michael Bivins Biv 10, and now James DeShannon Davis is MC Brains.

MC Brains 1st major performance was at The Apollo in 1992. He was added to the roster with Boyz II Men and ABC at the very last minute. His single had not yet been released. He gets on the stage and performs "Oochie Coochie" and gets a standing ovation. After that astounding performance, Motown Records calls and they want his album completed in 30 days. In 1992, MC Brains 1st CD release entitled "Lovers Lane" on Biv 10/Motown went gold and his 1st hit single "Oochie Coochie" went platinum. He performed at the American Music Awards, and Dick Clarks New Years Rockin Eve and was touring all over the world. He presented at the Soul Train Music Awards and hosted Yo! Mtv Raps.

MC Brains graced the covers of many urban music publications; including Black Beat and Word Up! magazines. The women fell in love with his sex appeal and now "Everybody's Talkin about Mc Brains." At this point it all turns around. MC Brains felt taken advantage of by Michael Bivins. Mike was his manager and label, and Brains was a naive 17 year old seeing no financial reward; he was just given peanuts to keep him satisfied. Brains decided to sit out his 3- year contract with Motown and not record a 2nd album. In 1994, he unsuccessfully released his 2nd album entitled "Brainwashed" on Ichiban Records; an Indie-Label out of Detroit. Now he was just trying to survive. Since he was the 1st artist from Cleveland to be signed to a major deal, Brains was still receiving accolades from the locals in Cleveland. He performed where he could, judged talent shows and eventually became part of a local group called Hard Cope`. Now its 2005 and Brainz Davis is his name. His new CD "Gospel Musik", due to be released August 2005 by Tri-City Entertainment, is his hottest release yet. The CEO'S of Tri-City Entertainment feel that Brainz has a tremendous amount of talent and heart; not only making this release justified; but just the beginning of the Brainz Davis legacy. Brainz was a ghost for the last 12 years and now he is ready to let the world hear his story and his music.