Scooch (song)
Scooch is a track performed by American vocalist K. Michelle, co-written by Michelle alongside Aaron G. Mayfield, Daniel Bryant, Dewayne Ishman, Filip Lynah, Jr., Jeremiah Bethea, and produced by Lil' Ronnie. Released on February 11, 2022, it served as the primary single from her sixth studio project, I'm the Problem (2023). The composition features a fusion of Contemporary R&B and funk music elements.
In terms of commercial performance, "Scooch" attained the top position on the US Adult R&B Airplay chart—marking Michelle's inaugural number-one single on that chart—and reached number 18 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ranking. The accompanying music video, directed by Derek Blanks, was unveiled on March 25, 2022.
Reception
Prominent industry outlets such as AllMusic, Vibe, The Source, HotNewHipHop, Rated R&B, ThisisRnB, and Soul Bounce covered "Scooch".
Michelle highlighted to Billboard that securing a number-one spot represented a significant achievement in her career, underscoring her commitment to producing genuine music while gaining traction on radio. This success further established her standing within the competitive R&B landscape.
Music video and promotion
To promote the release of "Scooch," Michelle performed the song on The Real on February 11, 2022. The official video directed by Derek Blanks premiered later on March 25, 2022.
Credits and personnel
Information sourced from Tidal:
- Producer – Lil' Ronnie
- Songwriters – Kimberly Pate, Aaron G. Mayfield, Daniel Bryant, Rafael Dewayne Ishman, Filip Lynah, Jr., Jeremiah "Sickpen" Bethea, Ronnie Jackson
- Recording engineer – Philip Lynah (Prince)
- Mixing engineer – Jaycen Joshua
Weekly charts
Template:Single chartTemplate:Single chart| Chart (2022) | Highest position |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (2022) | Rank |
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| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard) | 15 |