Name: Gospel
Brand: Mica Paris

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Catalogue number

0190295140540

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-12-04

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Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Mica Paris

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R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

East / West

Mica Paris (born April 27, 1969 in Islington, London, England) has been one of the most celebrated artists in the UK soul scene ever since she burst onto the scene with her international hit "My One Temptation," making fans (and later collaborators out of) giants in the music industry like [a=Eric B & Rakim], [a=Nile Rodgers] and [a=Prince], to name a few.  Her career as a vocalist began when she started singing in her church when she was seven years old. Paris changed her name from Michelle to Micha at age 16 and later dropped the 'h' in Micha, going by Mica ever since.  The change in name coincided with Mica's signing on as a member in the gospel group Spirit Of Watts and by the mid 1980's arrived, she was doing background vocal work for secular groups such as [a=Shakatak] and [a=Hollywood Beyond].  In the years since has continued to expand her talents to include production and songwriting and was recently involved in the BBC Radio 2 series "Soul Solutions" and a brief stint on BBC1 show “Eastenders” in 2020.
Older sister of [a=Paula Wallen] (aka [a=Alisha Warren]).

Mica Paris is back with Gospel, returning to her roots with an album inspired by legends of the genre and the experiences of her life. Featuring classic Gospel hits such as Oh Happy Day and Something Inside (So Strong), combined with more recent songs such as Rag ‘n’ Bone Man’s Human, interpreted with a soulful flair, the album portrays a message of hopefulness throughout. The album also features original tracks Mama Said and The Struggle which are an emotional insight into Paris’ experiences, re-enforcing the message of hope and power in self-belief present throughout the album.

Raised in the world of Gospel by her grandparents, Mica Paris has been a powerhouse of the genre from a young age. Having been brought up surrounded by music, and after regular appearances at her local church, Paris began to establish herself as an artist, appearing as a backing vocalist on Hollywood Beyond’s 1985 album, If. At the age of 19, Paris released her debut solo album in 1988, entitled So Good, which has since gone to achieve Platinum certification.

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