Scooch (song) explained

"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

"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. This marked Michelle's first number-one song on that chart.^[10] 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".^[11] The song peaked at number 18 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.

Music video and promotion

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.^{[12] [13]}

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from Tidal.^[14]

• 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

Year-end charts

Notes and References

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