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Contribution

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This disc is just as hot as it was when I picked it up 10 yrs ago! Mica Paris is one of the most underrated artists out there...she's got the vocal range, power, and control and a soulful delivery, and this album fully displays her gifts. While every track on this album is great (from the hip-hop/soul of the title track, which features a rap by Rakim, to the ballad "Who Can We Blame"), my favorites are "If I Love U 2 Nite", "You Can Make A Wish", and "Truth and Honesty". This album is made up mostly of club-type and mid-tempo cuts, all with a hip-hop vibe. Unfortunately, this CD is out of print, but if you come across it, grab it!!! Believe me, you won't be disappointed.

With Contribution, Mica Paris takes the success of her first album, "So Good", and adds more depth and richness. Her voice is so original, very flavorful....it's surprising that she has been pretty much invisible in the U.S. There is a range of songs here, and as in most albums, some are stronger than others. I am no impartial music critic though, I am in love with her voice, and I think she makes the most of the weaker tracks. My two favorites are # 2 and #5. "South of the River" cooks with that cool jam type rhythm.... you know, you don't necessarily have to dance to it, but it makes you snap your fingers. The Brits have that style locked. "If I Love U 2 Nite" lets her silky voice plead with sweet vulnerability, even in the midst of the slow, funky pacing of the beats. Hey I would buy a Mica Paris album in a heartbeat. She could sing "Wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round".... but, of course that's just my opinion. It should be all you need, though, so buy it!

Mica is a UK soulqueen who has to be taken seriously. She is still there, she is still touring and she is also a wonderful classical singer (what she is doing at the moment). Her second album is ok but not as strong as her debut - which probably explains that her stardom went a bit down here. You find Prince songs on this album (later re-done by his wife Mayte). Still good, but not great.

Not sure why they put out two versions. The UK version has a lot more drum/bass while the USA version has a lot of strings. I lent my UK version out and never got it back. Bought the USA version...was disappointed that their was a difference. Still a classic CD.

This was an album I luved when it was released some years ago. When I got my cd, I was excited and nostalgic all at once. I listened to it twice and I was done with it. Its a good album but the sound, of course, is dated. Nontheless, I'm glad to have it in my collection because she is a soulful warrior woman!

Contribution is not one of her strongest suits of music, but she showed the world that she got what it takes to tackle something that she holds dear to her. She sang a Prince song that showcased her dark smoky vocals as enticing. With the vocal backing of Cindy Mizelle, she and Mica (along with eleven others, including Will Downing) made the song hers. South Of The River is one of my faves. Truth And Honesty, Just To Be With You, Contribution and the remake of Smokey Robinson's More Love are good songs. Contribution is not an A effort, but she gets a C- for trying.

This is by far my favorite album by Mica Paris as it strikes me as that classic soul I grew up with in the 70's. Paris's vocal here is somewhat like Gladys Knight and each song is rich with feeling.

The prince penned If I Love U 2Nite is off the scale! While others lament the bygone days of Rock n' Roll legends like Elvis and the Beatles. I lament the bygone days of rich soulful singers like this.