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).

"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.

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".

[7] The official music video for the song, which was directed by Derek Blanks, was released on March 25, 2022.