| Contribution | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 20 October 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 50:40 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Producer | ||||
| Mica Paris chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Contribution | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | C+[2] |
| The Virgin Encyclopedia of R & B and Soul | [3] |
Contribution is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Mica Paris, released on 20 October 1990 by 4th & B'way Records and Island Records. It includes three singles which reached the UK Singles Chart: "Contribution" (No. 33), "South of the River" (No. 50) and "If I Love U 2 Nite" (No. 43).[4]
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Reception
Lynn Norment in EBONY described 'Paris' musical style is a combination of sultry soul and street-wise funk. Among her most enjoyable tunes are the title song, "Contribution", "South of the River," and "Truth and Honesty."[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Contribution" | Andres Levin, Camus Mare Celli, Marga Roman, Michele Vice | 3:59 |
| 2. | "South of the River" | Mick Leeson, Mica Paris, Peter Vale | 5:10 |
| 3. | "If I Love U 2 Nite" | Prince | 5:38 |
| 4. | "Just to Be With You" | Jon E.D., Kurtis Mantronik | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Take Me Away" | Andres Levin, Camus Mare Celli | 4:34 |
| 6. | "Truth And Honesty" | Mica Paris, Andres Levin, Camus Mare Celli | 5:40 |
| 7. | "Deep Afrika (Interlude)" | Mica Paris | 1:42 |
| 8. | "More Love" | Smokey Robinson | 4:54 |
| 9. | "You Can Make a Wish" | Mick Leeson, Peter Vale | 4:47 |
| 10. | "Just Make Me The One" | Andres Levin, Camus Mare Celli, Marga Roman | 5:07 |
| 11. | "I Can't Stop Loving You" | Mick Leeson, Peter Vale | 4:54 |
| 12. | "I've Been Watching You" | Mica Paris, Andres Levin, Camus Mare Celli | 5:40 |
| 13. | "Who Can We Blame" | Andres Levin, Camus Mare Celli | 5:46 |
| 14. | "One World (Outro)" | Andres Levin, Camus Mare Celli, Marga Roman, Michele Vice | 1:21 |
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 234 |
| UK Albums Chart[7] | 26 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[8] | 58 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Silver | 60,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Contribution at AllMusic
- ^ Farber, Jim (15 March 1991). "Contribution". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Colin Larkin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of R & B and Soul. Virgin Publishing. p. 253. ISBN 9780753502419. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "MICA PARIS - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ^ Norment, Lynn (May 1991). "SOUNDING ff: The Best in Recorded Music". EBONY. Vol. 46, no. 7. Johnson Publishing Company. p. 24. ISSN 0012-9011. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Bubbling Down Under: Week commencing 18 February 1991". Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Official albums Chart results matching:contribution". OCC.
- ^ "Mica Paris – Chart History". Billboard.
- ^ "British album certifications – Mica Paris – Contribution". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
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