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The discography of British singer Mica Paris consists of eight studio albums, one compilation album, four EPs and thirty six singles . Albums. Studio albums. Compilation albums. Extended plays. Singles. As a lead artist. As a featured artist. Promotional singles. Album appearances. Soundtrack appearances. Songwriting discography. Videography.
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Paris grew up singing in her grandparents' church, and by her mid-teens was making regular appearances with the Spirit of Watts gospel choir (with whom she featured on the 1985 EP Gospel Joy). At the age of 17, she became a backing vocalist with the UK band Hollywood Beyond. Paris appeared on their album If (1985). In 1988, she released her debut a...
Television and radio
In 2002, Paris hosted a programme on BBC Radio 2, titled Soul Solutions and narrated several music documentaries for the station. She also presented the 2002 Channel 4 television documentary The Gospel of Gospel which revealed the influence of the black American church tradition on pop music. Produced and directed by David Upshal, it featured contributions from Ray Charles, Isaac Hayes, B. B. King, Al Green, Chaka Khan, Alexander O'Neal, Edwin Hawkins, The Blind Boys of Alabama and Mary Mary....
Theatre
In 1993, Paris starred in two West End shows: Mama I Want to Sing and Sweet Lorraine. In October 2004, Paris took part in the UK tour of the stage play The Vagina Monologues. In the summer of 2015, Paris took part in the UK tour of the musical Love Me Tender. In 2019, Paris starred in a production of Fame.
Book
While presenting What Not To Wear, Paris encountered many women whose stories touched her. She began to examine her own life and choices, and was compelled to tell her story in a bid to inspire confidence and self-esteem to those women and others. Her book Beautiful Within: Finding Happiness and Confidence in Your Own Skin was published by Simon & Schuster UK; ISBN 1-84737-085-3. The paperback was released in August 2008.
Paris has designed a pillow-case for ByteNight a charity event organised to raise funds for the NCH and youth homelessness. Mica is the patron for the Space For Music project, the project to renovate Band on the Wall a venue owned and operated by registered charity Inner City Music Ltd. She is also an Ambassador for The Amy Winehouse Foundation and...
In 2003, Paris was presented with the Gold Badge Award by the Ivors Academy for her special contribution to the British entertainment industry. In 2004 she was in the Top 10 list of the 100 Great Black Britons, which was compiled to celebrate the achievements and contributions made by the British Black community over the centuries. Paris was appoin...
Paris was born in Islington in North London, but moved to Brockley, South London, when she was nine. She has discussed being teased as a child for having the name "Michelle" due to the popularity of Susan Tully’s portrayal of Michelle Fowler in EastEnders, causing her to adopt the nickname, and later professional name, "Mica". Paris has two daughte...
Mica Paris, pseudonimo di Michelle Antoinette Wallen ( Grande Londra, 27 aprile 1969 ), è una cantante, conduttrice televisiva, conduttrice radiofonica e attrice britannica . Indice. 1 Biografia. 2 Discografia. 2.1 Album in studio. 2.2 Raccolte. 2.3 EP. 2.4 Singoli. 2.4.1 Come artista principale. 2.4.2 Come artista ospite. 3 Onorificenze. 4 Note.
25 ago 2023 · Happy 35th Anniversary to Mica Paris’ debut album So Good, originally released August 27, 1988. Being a British soul artist can be a thankless task—the soul scene in the UK is long-established but limited in scope despite the unmatched fervor of UK soul fans.
- Patrick Corcoran
Sign up for Deezer for free and listen to Mica Paris: discography, top tracks and playlists. Like many fine soul singers Mica Paris grew up singing gospel songs in a church run by her strict minister grandfather, taking inspiration from greats like Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin as s..
18 gen 2024 · Culture | Theatre. Mica Paris: 'I had everything, the money and the fame and I was like – is this it?' The performer on why she turned her back on fame, getting 5am calls from Prince and her...
Experience the magic as Mica Paris graces our stage Upstairs to deliver soul-stirring renditions of much-loved classic hits as well as signature original tracks. From sultry ballads to upbeat anthems, each performance promises to transport you on a journey through the heart of soul music. 1st May 2024.
