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|album name            = Contribution
|album name            = Contribution
|album image            = [[File:Contribution album.jpg|200px|Contribution (Front Cover)]]
|album image            = [[File:Contribution album.jpg|200px|Contribution (Front Cover)]]
|date                  = October 1990 (UK)<br>
|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 15|15 October 1990]] (UK)<br>
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 19|19 February 1991]] (USA)
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 19|19 February 1991]] (USA)
|length                = 65:07
|length                = 65:07
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|introduction          = '''Contribution''' is the second studio album by British soul singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Paris Mica Paris], and was released in October 1990 in the UK and in February 1991 in the USA (on the same day as [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] by [[Eric Leeds]], also featuring musical input by [[Prince]]).  
|introduction          = '''Contribution''' is the second studio album by British soul singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Paris Mica Paris], and was released in October 1990 in the UK and in February 1991 in the USA (on the same day as [[Album: Times Squared|Times Squared]] by [[Eric Leeds]], also featuring musical input by [[Prince]]).  


The album contained one track written by [[Prince]], [[If I Love U 2 Nite]], although the album didn't contain any musical input by [[Prince]], as the track was re-recorded by Paris' musicians ([[Prince]] later worked on a different version of the track with [[Mayte]]).
The album contained one track written by [[Prince]], [[If I Love U 2 Nite]].


[[Prince]] originally sent Mica Paris a cassette containing four songs to choose from for the album, but Paris chose only to record [[If I Love U 2 Nite]] (other songs titles included on the cassette are unknown).
 
<b>Sessions and compiling</b>
 
[[Prince]] met [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Paris Mica Paris] in 1988 during the [[Lovesexy Tour]] (she was in the audience of the aftershow given at the [[Camden Palace]], London, England on [[26 July 1988-am|26 July 1988 (a.m.)]]), and promised her to give her some songs for her next album. [[Prince]] sent her a cassette containing four songs to choose from for the album, but [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Paris Paris] chose only to record [[If I Love U 2 Nite]] (other songs titles included on the cassette are unknown).
 
The track was entirely re-recorded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Paris Paris]’ musicians
 
[[Prince]] later worked on a different version of the track with [[Mayte]].




'''Promotion'''
'''Promotion'''


The album produced three singles, ''Contribution'', ''South Of The River'' and [[Single: If I Love U 2 Nite|If I Love U 2 Nite]]. The album did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, but reached number 58 on the Billboard R&B Chart. In her native country of the UK, the album reached number 26 on the Gallup Top 40 Album Chart.
The album produced three singles, ''Contribution'', ''South Of The River'' and [[Single: If I Love U 2 Nite|If I Love U 2 Nite]]. The album did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, but reached number 58 on the Billboard R&B Chart. In her native country of the UK, the album reached number 26 on the Gallup Top 40 Album Chart and was certified Silver  by the BPI (indicating 60,000 copies shipped).
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# <b>You Can Make A Wish</b> (4:46)  
# <b>You Can Make A Wish</b> (4:46)  
# <b>Just Make Me The One</b> (5:06)  
# <b>Just Make Me The One</b> (5:06)  
# <b>I Can't Stop Loving You</b> (4:54)  
# <b>I Can’t Stop Loving You</b> (4:54)  
# <b>I've Been Watching You</b> (5:39)  
# <b>I’ve Been Watching You</b> (5:39)  
# <b>Who Can We Blame</b> (5:56)  
# <b>Who Can We Blame</b> (5:56)  
# <b>One World</b> (1:21)  
# <b>One World</b> (1:21)  
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'''Side A''':<br>
*Side 1:
:A1. <b>Contribution</b> (5:19) <br>
# <b>Contribution</b> (5:19) <br>
:A2. <b>South Of The River</b> (5:10)<br>  
# <b>South Of The River</b> (5:10)<br>  
:A3. <b>[[If I Love U 2 Nite]]</b> (5:38) <sup>1</sup>  
# <b>[[If I Love U 2 Nite]]</b> (5:38) <sup>1</sup>  
:A4. <b>Just To Be With You</b> (4:05) <br>
# <b>Just To Be With You</b> (4:05) <br>
:A5. <b>Take Me Away</b> (4:34) <br>
# <b>Take Me Away</b> (4:34) <br>
:A6. <b>Truth And Honesty</b> (5:40)<br>  
# <b>Truth And Honesty</b> (5:40)<br>  
:A7. <b>Deep Afrika</b> (1:41) <br>
# <b>Deep Afrika</b> (1:41) <br>
<br>
*Side 2:
'''Side B''':<br>
# <b>More Love</b> (5:19) <br>
:B1. <b>More Love</b> (5:19) <br>
# <b>You Can Make A Wish</b> (4:46) <br>
:B2. <b>You Can Make A Wish</b> (4:46) <br>
# <b>Just Make Me The One</b> (5:06) <br>
:B3. <b>Just Make Me The One</b> (5:06) <br>
# <b>I Can’t Stop Loving You</b> (4:54) <br>
:B4. <b>I Can't Stop Loving You</b> (4:54) <br>
# <b>I’ve Been Watching You</b> (5:39) <br>
:B5. <b>I've Been Watching You</b> (5:39) <br>
# <b>Who Can We Blame</b> (5:56) <br>
:B6. <b>Who Can We Blame</b> (5:56) <br>
# <b>One World</b> (1:21)<br>
:B7. <b>One World</b> (1:21)<br>
<br>
<br>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Paris Mica Paris] - co-producer
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica_Paris Mica Paris] - co-producer
*George Karras - engineer
*George Karras - engineer
|thanks                =  
*Michel Comte - photography
*Michael Nash Assoc. - design
|thanks                = I would like to thank Bruce Garfield and family especially little Sammy for all their love, guidance and support.
*A very special thanks to Julian Palmer for his A&R guidance and belief.
*My thanks also go to Camus Calli and Andres Levin, Sue Hyams, Marc Marot, Clive Banks, Alan McBlane, Pier, Geo Greene, Will Downing (best friend in the world), David Friendly, Nick Smash, Ceri Nicholas, John Pearson, Stephanie Nash and Anthony MichaelZoe Bedeaux, John Marx, Pete Nash, Rakim, Curtis Mantronik, Patrick Moten and Joe Greene, Colin Newman, Elizabeth Murphy, Prince, Bobby Womack, Peter Vale and Mick Leeson, John Kennedy, Paul Marshall, Howard Leib, Nile Rodgers, Cindy Mizelle, Carl Carter, John Shawler, Joan Lewis, Bill Coleman, Debra Cain, Sarah MacDonald, James McDonnell, Chris Blackwell, and everyone at Fourth & Broadway/Island Records around the world.
*Most of all I thank Mother, Grandmother & Grandfather & my good pals Alison & Michelle.
*Also to a special Dad "I love you". Alisha and Dawn, I love you both very much and to all the members of my family I send my special love: the children - Cherice, Jason, Marlon, Ross, and Che! Finally to Michael - I love you very very much.
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|B-side = Stand Up
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| Date            = 30 Mar. 1991
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| Peak Position  = 58
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| Peak Position  = 26
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| Weeks in chart  = 3
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|references            = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
|references            = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
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Latest revision as of 12:21, 16 June 2025

1990: I Am ◄ All Prince Albums All Related Artists Albums ► 1991: Times Squared
Contribution
Contribution (Front Cover)

Album details

Released: 15 October 1990 (UK)

19 February 1991 (USA)

Length: 65:07
Label(s): Island Records
Studio(s): Studio information needed

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard R&B Albums Chart 30 Mar. 1991 58 15
 
Europe
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
UK: Gallup Album Chart 27 Oct. 1990 26 3
Certifications
Institution, Country Date Certification
BPI, UK Information needed Silver (60,000)
Awards
This album has not received any awards in the USA

Singles released

Of the 3 singles released from this album, only the one with a Prince contribution is listed below:

If I Love U 2 Nite (UK and Germany only)
b/w Stand Up

See also

If ♥ U 2night
(Single) 		  
Contribution is the second studio album by British soul singer Mica Paris, and was released in October 1990 in the UK and in February 1991 in the USA (on the same day as Times Squared by Eric Leeds, also featuring musical input by Prince).

The album contained one track written by Prince, If I Love U 2 Nite.


Sessions and compiling

Prince met Mica Paris in 1988 during the Lovesexy Tour (she was in the audience of the aftershow given at the Camden Palace, London, England on 26 July 1988 (a.m.)), and promised her to give her some songs for her next album. Prince sent her a cassette containing four songs to choose from for the album, but Paris chose only to record If I Love U 2 Nite (other songs titles included on the cassette are unknown).

The track was entirely re-recorded by Paris’ musicians

Prince later worked on a different version of the track with Mayte.


Promotion

The album produced three singles, Contribution, South Of The River and If I Love U 2 Nite. The album did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, but reached number 58 on the Billboard R&B Chart. In her native country of the UK, the album reached number 26 on the Gallup Top 40 Album Chart and was certified Silver by the BPI (indicating 60,000 copies shipped).



Track listing
CD LP/MC
  1. Contribution (5:19)
  2. South Of The River (5:10)
  3. If I Love U 2 Nite (5:38) 1
  4. Just To Be With You (4:05)
  5. Take Me Away (4:34)
  6. Truth And Honesty (5:40)
  7. Deep Afrika (1:41)
  8. More Love (5:19)
  9. You Can Make A Wish (4:46)
  10. Just Make Me The One (5:06)
  11. I Can’t Stop Loving You (4:54)
  12. I’ve Been Watching You (5:39)
  13. Who Can We Blame (5:56)
  14. One World (1:21)
  • Side 1:
  1. Contribution (5:19)
  2. South Of The River (5:10)
  3. If I Love U 2 Nite (5:38) 1
  4. Just To Be With You (4:05)
  5. Take Me Away (4:34)
  6. Truth And Honesty (5:40)
  7. Deep Afrika (1:41)
  • Side 2:
  1. More Love (5:19)
  2. You Can Make A Wish (4:46)
  3. Just Make Me The One (5:06)
  4. I Can’t Stop Loving You (4:54)
  5. I’ve Been Watching You (5:39)
  6. Who Can We Blame (5:56)
  7. One World (1:21)



1 Written by Prince



Personnel
Musicians
  • Mica Paris – vocals, backing vocals
  • Camus Mare Celli - drum programming (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Andres Levin - drum programming (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Nile Rodgers - guitar (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Chris Parks - guitar (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Paul Pesco - guitar (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Carl Carter - bass guitar (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Deon Estus - bass guitar (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Andy Hess - bass guitar (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • K.C. Filson - keyboards (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Eric Codee - keyboards (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Danny Wilensky - tenor and alto saxophone ("The Delta Horns") (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Chris Botti - trumpet and flugelhorn ("The Delta Horns") (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Birch Johnson - trombone ("The Delta Horns") (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Cindy Mizelle - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Fonzi Thonton - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Dennis Collins - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Marga Roman - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Tracey Amos - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Will Downing - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Craig Derry - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Michelle Cobbs - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Alisha Warren - backing vocals (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Marque Gilmore - percussion (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Siro Baptista - percussion (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)
  • Miguel Valdez - percussion (credited for whole album, specific track information uncertain)


Production
  • Andres Levin - producer
  • Camus Mare Celli - producer
  • Mica Paris - co-producer
  • George Karras - engineer
  • Michel Comte - photography
  • Michael Nash Assoc. - design


Thanks
  • I would like to thank Bruce Garfield and family especially little Sammy for all their love, guidance and support.
  • A very special thanks to Julian Palmer for his A&R guidance and belief.
  • My thanks also go to Camus Calli and Andres Levin, Sue Hyams, Marc Marot, Clive Banks, Alan McBlane, Pier, Geo Greene, Will Downing (best friend in the world), David Friendly, Nick Smash, Ceri Nicholas, John Pearson, Stephanie Nash and Anthony MichaelZoe Bedeaux, John Marx, Pete Nash, Rakim, Curtis Mantronik, Patrick Moten and Joe Greene, Colin Newman, Elizabeth Murphy, Prince, Bobby Womack, Peter Vale and Mick Leeson, John Kennedy, Paul Marshall, Howard Leib, Nile Rodgers, Cindy Mizelle, Carl Carter, John Shawler, Joan Lewis, Bill Coleman, Debra Cain, Sarah MacDonald, James McDonnell, Chris Blackwell, and everyone at Fourth & Broadway/Island Records around the world.
  • Most of all I thank Mother, Grandmother & Grandfather & my good pals Alison & Michelle.
  • Also to a special Dad "I love you". Alisha and Dawn, I love you both very much and to all the members of my family I send my special love: the children - Cherice, Jason, Marlon, Ross, and Che! Finally to Michael - I love you very very much.



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
This section is under construction

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
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Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
References
1990
I Am 		All Albums All Related Artists Albums 1991
Times Squared
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