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Whisper a Prayer

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I bought this CD when it was first released many years ago and I waited for her next one--the problem is--Mica Paris has never been fully appreciated in the U.S. and I am from the U.S.--i just can't understand it. Her voice and music are exquisite--I have to believe it's the marketing. Her marketing team is not breaking into the U.S. music industry. It also may be that her music is hard to place, it's not hip hop, it's not pop, and it's not exactly R&B. How sad, beautiful music is beautiful music. I think when the U.S. market sees a Black singer they expect a certain sound. I wonder how many truly gifted artists are under appreciated and go unnoticed because their sound is outside of a fixed box.

This is an exquisite album by the velvety-voiced Mica Paris, with some hip production from the likes of Narada Michael Walden. It is a shame that US audiences haven't quite taken to Ms. Paris as they have to Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston, but then again, "British soul" is often a bit subtler than the US counterpart. Ms. Paris may not be "edgy" enough for the US market, but it doesn't mean that she is a poor singer- quite the contrary! Ms. Paris delivers on all of the tracks of Whisper a Prayer- the title track is a gentle gem!- showing incredible range and delicacy. Mr. Walden's production enhances her voice in way that is sparkling and soothing, and this collaboration turned out to be a great pairing on all the tracks of the disc. By far my favorite album from Ms. Paris, I would recommend this to anybody who wants a powerful, but not overbearing voice, with a production that is sharp and a pleasure to listen to. Mica Paris' "Whisper a Prayer" is a sonic work of art for all those ready to be enamored with her classy style and delivery.

With one of the most beautiful voices and nicely polished styles of the many soul divas to pop up in the last 20 years, it's unfortunate that Mica Paris was still pretty obscure when this album was released (despite it being the third album she made), because this album is definitely richer and more mature-sounding than many albums from around the same time by singers who were around her age at the time. With songwriting and production work by Narada Michael Walden and Rod Temperton, it's a pretty sure thing that you're going to have a beautifully-textured album, and Mica's beautiful voice sounds as at home with the arrangements as anyone's ever could. Her soul-shouting power is at its glorious best of sumptuous ballads like "I Bless The Day," the title track, and "You Put A Move On My Heart," the latter of which would later become a signature song for Tamia. She also gets giddy and upbeat on selections like "I Never Felt Like This Before" and "We Were Made For Love." Every song is well-done, and so strong is the power of her voice that it never drowns completely in the rich and highly polished production.

Mica Paris has always been one of my favorites, and she didn't disappoint with this release! "I Wanna hold onto You" will always be one of my all-time favorites, and her version of "You put a move on my Heart" puts Tamia's too slickly produced schreecy vocals to shame! She runs the whole gammit from upbeat danceable songs to slow jams on this one, one of my all-time favorite CD's!

I remember this lady from way back only by the couple of singles that were released here in the states and low and behold i fell upon one of the best cd s that i will ever own! Mica Paris is a RARE GEM! This cd touches on her talents in so many ways; and i can't began to describe that voice! I have listened to this cd for almost 8 days straight and i still can't get over what i've missed. This girl was working with some of the best of the best and they treated her like a queen. I can't describe the joy i get when hearing "We Were Made For love" Or the energy i get when i hear "never felt like this before", All around this cd touches all my bases and then some! This is as classic as Mica herself, I dare any one of the up and coming female artist to stand toe to toe with this woman! i just wish that we would wake up and see the real talents in this business and Mica Paris embodies just that! Just listen and i'm sure you will be hooked!

This CD should prove that Mica has the potential to perform any type of song. Whisper a prayer contains a combination of; Slow jams for Romancing, as well as upbeat tracks for dancing. What Ms. Paris needs to do is be more persistant as to marketing herself in the U.S.and not allow herself to be sold short. Talent singers/artists like this young lady is extremely rare and it's a shame that it isn't getting the recognition it deserves. It excellent that she is getting recognition in her native country of England. To be a true diva which takes no for answer; one should be more persistant.

What can I say about a Voice that everyone should hear. I play this CD today Her voice is deep and Controlled and delivery of every song is Fabolous. When I first purchased this album in 1993 the song that capture me was I Wanna Hold on to You. I bought the album just on that song. I am very cautious about record/CD purchases. The others songs deliver just like her incredible and fabolous voice. The other songs that touch me and were amazing You Put a Move on My Heart I Never Felt Like This Before,. Whisper a Prayer Too Far Apart I Bless the Day
Two in a Million Can't Seem to Make up My Mind, You Got a Special Way.

Mica Voice is a experience and the songs are exceptional fit to her voice and the writer put allot thought into the lyrical content and she captures the mood. It is Experience. I would encourage a lover of Wonderful & Fabolous Talented Vocalist and Good Mature Music that puts you in a Very Positive Experience.

Go Purchase this album. You will not be disappointed.

Excellent vocals with strong material and superb audio production..this cd is the one to keep for a long time.I hope she continues to make great music so that my collection can grow larger.

I LOVE this girl! I remember when I heard My One Temptation, I thought it was Natalie Cole, until I listened real intently. On a whim, I bought the entire vinyl lp, and wasn't disappointed. Later on, I picked up Contribution & Whisper A Prayer by Mica Paris, and have been riding in the clouds ever since. I recommend her to any & everyone!

I love Tamia,but her version of ''You Put A Move on My Heart'' could never touch Mica's version.Mica made you feel what she was saying in a way Tamia never could.