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"Scooch"
Single by K. Michelle
from the album I'm the Problem
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
Genre
Length3:33
Label
Lyricist(s)
  • Kimberly Pate
  • Aaron G. Mayfield
  • Daniel Bryant
  • Rafael Ishman
  • Filip Lynah, Jr.
  • Jeremiah Bethea
  • Ronnie Jackson
Producer(s)Lil' Ronnie
K. Michelle singles chronology
"Party's Over"
(2020) 		"Scooch"
(2022) 		"You"
(2023)
Music video
"Scooch" on YouTube

"Scooch" is a song by American singer K. Michelle. Michelle, Aaron G. Mayfield, Daniel Bryant, Dewayne Ishman, Filip Lynah, Jr., Jeremiah Bethea, and Lil' Ronnie wrote it, and the latter handled the production. The song was released on February 11, 2022, as the lead single from her sixth studio album, I'm the Problem (2023). It's an R&B and funk song.

Commercially, the song reached number one on the Adult R&B Airplay chart and number 18 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in the United States. Derek Blanks directed its music video, which was released on March 25, 2022.

Reception

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"Scooch" was reviewed by publications such as AllMusic,[3] Vibe,[4] The Source,[5] HotNewHipHop,[6] Rated R&B,[7] ThisisRnB,[8] and Soul Bounce.[9]

Commercially, "Scooch" reached number one on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.[10] This marked Michelle's first number-one song on that chart.[11] Michelle wrote to Billboard via email about the achievement, saying: "As an artist, there's nothing better than reaching No. 1. I'm over-the-moon grateful [...] I've worked very hard in my career, and I've tried to make music for the hearts and not the charts, but being acknowledged by radio and my fans in this way is something I'll always be proud of".[12] The song peaked at number 18 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[13]

Music video and promotion

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On February 11, 2022, Michelle performed "Scooch" on The Real to accompany its release.[7] The official music video for the song, which was directed by Derek Blanks, was released on March 25, 2022.[14][15]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Tidal.[16]

  • Producer – Lil' Ronnie
  • Lyricists – Kimberly Pate, Aaron G. Mayfield, Daniel Bryant, Rafael Dewayne Ishman, Filip Lynah, Jr., Jeremiah "Sickpen" Bethea, Ronnie Jackson
  • Engineer – Philip Lynah (Prince)
  • Mixer – Jaycen Joshua

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Pointer, Flisadam (October 25, 2023). "Review: K. Michelle's 'I'm The Problem' Highlights One Of The Genre's Biggest Issues: Artist Retention".
  2. ^ "K. Michelle Stuns Social Media in a Two Piece Outfit, Showing off Curves". March 25, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "I'm the Problem - K. Michelle". Album. AllMusic.
  4. ^ "Mary J. Blige, K. Michelle, Aiyana-Lee, Sammie and More Spread Love and Lust with a Slew of New R&B Jams". February 11, 2022.
  5. ^ "K. Michelle Drops New Single "Scooch" in Celebration of Valentine's Day - the Source". February 11, 2022.
  6. ^ "K. Michelle Shoots Her Shot on "Scooch"". HNHH. February 13, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "K. Michelle Releases New Single 'Scooch'". February 11, 2022.
  8. ^ "K. Michelle Drops New Single "Scooch"". February 11, 2022.
  9. ^ "Make Room for K. Michelle on 'Scooch'". February 12, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "K. Michelle Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  11. ^ Anderson, Trevor (July 21, 2022). "K. Michelle 'Scooch' Secures Her First No. 1 Song: 'I'm Over-the-Moon Grateful'". Billboard.
  12. ^ "K. Michelle 'Scooch' Secures Her First No. 1 Song: 'I'm Over-the-Moon Grateful'". Billboard.
  13. ^ a b "K. Michelle Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  14. ^ "K. Michelle Releases 'Scooch' Video". March 25, 2022.
  15. ^ "K. Michelle - "Scooch" - | BET". BET. March 25, 2022.
  16. ^ "Try the TIDAL Web Player".
  17. ^ "Adult R&B Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
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