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Black Angel (Mica Paris Album)
''Black Angel'' is the fourth studio album by British singer-songwriter Mica Paris. It was released on 10 August 1998 by Cooltempo Records, Cooltempo / Chrysalis Records, Chrysalis, her first and last for these labels, and features production from Boy George and Raphael Saadiq. Recording In the book, ''Straight'', Boy George expressed, 'I wrote and produced "Black Angel" for Brit soul diva Mica Paris. Working with such a soaring voice — which could reach notes I could only dream of — was a thrilling experience.' Reception Critical Reviewing the single "Carefree" for ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'', Larry Flick wrote, "Carefree" 'shows the enduring chanteuse in tip-top vocal form, floating a glorious, deceptively simple performance over a deliciously soulful groove. Equally appropriate for club turntables and home sound systems, this Cooltempo U.K. release leaves you desperate for a full-length album.' In the book ''Companion to Contemporary Black British Culture'', Derek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mica Paris
Michelle Antoinette Wallen (born 27 April 1969), known professionally as Mica Paris (), is an English singer, presenter and actress. Paris was born in Islington in North London, but moved to Brockley, South London, when she was nine. She released her debut album, '' So Good'', in 1988, which spawned singles including "My One Temptation" and "Where Is the Love". She has since gone on to release seven further albums; '' Contribution'' (1990), ''Whisper a Prayer'' (1993), '' Black Angel'' (1998), ''If You Could Love Me'' (2005), ''Soul Classics'' (2005), ''Born Again'' (2009) and ''Gospel'' (2020). In 2020, Paris was cast in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' as Ellie Nixon. Music 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |