Contribution (album) explained

Contribution
Type:	studio
Artist:	Mica Paris
Cover:	Mica-Paris---Contribution-(Album)--E-.png
Border:	yes
Released:	20 October 1990
Recorded:	1989–1990
Length:	50:40
Label:	Island
Prev Title:	So Good
Prev Year:	1988
Next Title:	Whisper a Prayer
Next Year:	1993

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).^[1]

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."^[2]

Personnel

• Mica Paris – vocals, backing vocals
• Camus Mare Celli – programming (1, 3, 5-14), arrangements (8)
• Andres Levin – programming (1, 3, 5-14), arrangements (8)
• Eric "CoDee" Cody – keyboards (1, 3, 5-14)
• K.C. Filson – keyboards (1, 3, 5-14)
• Garry Hughes – programming (1)
• Blacksmith – programming (2)
• Kurtis Mantronik – programming (4)
• Chris Parks – guitars (1, 3, 5-14)
• Paul Pesco – guitars (1, 3, 5-14)
• Nile Rodgers – guitars (1, 3, 5-14)
• Derek Johnson – guitars (2)
• Carl Carter – bass (1, 3, 5-14)
• Deon Estus – bass (1, 3, 5-14)
• Andy Hess – bass (1, 3, 5-14)
• Cyro Baptista – percussion (14)
• Marque Gilmore – percussion (14)
• Miguel Valdez – percussion (14)
• Harold Clemons – percussion (14)
• Lumaine Washington – percussion (14)
• The Delta Horns – brass (1, 3, 5-14):
  • Danny Wilensky – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • Birch Johnson – trombone
  • Chris Botti – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Rakim – rap (1)
• Tracey Amos – backing vocals
• Michelle Cobbs – backing vocals
• Dennis Collins – backing vocals
• Craig Derry – backing vocals
• Will Downing – backing vocals
• Cindy Mizelle – backing vocals
• Marga Roman – backing vocals
• Fonzi Thornton – backing vocals
• Alisha Warren – backing vocals
• The Beat Inspector and Counsellor Ad-Bass – background voices (7)
• True Image – vocal group (8)

Production

• Mica Paris – co-producer
• Camus Mare Celli – producer (1-3, 5-14)
• Andres Levin – producer (1-3, 5-14)
• Dancin' Danny D – additional production (1)
• Blacksmith – additional production (2), remixing (2)
• Mantronik – producer (4), remixing (4)
• George Karras – recording, mixing (3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14)
• Garry Hughes – additional overdubs (1)
• Phil Bodger – mixing (1)
• Adam Fuest – remix engineer (2)
• Boyowa "Yoyo" Olugbo – remix engineer (2)
• Dave Feliciano – recording engineer (4), mix engineer (4)
• Andy Heermans – mix engineer (4)
• Acar Key – mixing (9, 12)
• Dick Meaney – assistant engineer (2)
• Michael Nash Associates – design
• Michel Comte – photography
• Bruce Garfield – artist management

Charts

Chart (1990)!scope="col"

Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[3]	234
UK Albums Chart^[4]	26
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums^[5]	58

Notes and References

1. Web site: MICA PARIS - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com. 13 March 2019.
2. SOUNDING ff: The Best in Recorded Music. 24. Lynn. Norment. EBONY. Johnson Publishing Company. 46. 7. 0012-9011. May 1991. 31 August 2021.
3. Web site: Bubbling Down Under: Week commencing 18 February 1991. 20 February 2022.
4. Web site: Official albums Chart results matching:contribution. OCC.
5. Mica Paris – Chart History. Billboard.