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1. Interlude 2. Stay 3. Is it Good Enough 4. Carefree 5. Let Me Inside 6. Black Angel 7. Perfect 8. Hate to Love 9. Waiting 10. I'll Give You More 11. Love's Gone 12. Don't Say Goodnight 13. Baby Angel 14. Ain't No Way 15. Sixth Street 16. One

Five years after her third and weakest release, "Whisper a Prayer," (which definitely had its moments but was just as definitely not her best work) Mica Paris returns with her strongest effort to date, "Black Angel."

Mica never has gotten much recognition in the States, outside of her 1989 R&B hit "My One Temptation," which was so bright and seductive it even found its way onto lite jazz stations. Her 1990 release, "Contribution," found Mica favoring rough edges and sharp production on a terribly funky and criminally overlooked project. 1993's "Whisper a Prayer" was obviously her attempt to crossover into a pop category, as most of the music was formulaic and mediocre. In the five years since "Whisper," however, Mica has obviously taken some steps to creative independence - this time around she's co-written five songs and produced three of them all on her own. The result is her funkiest, catchiest, and most fun album to date.

The material never gets frantically fast-paced; sultry ballads and midtempo stompers are what Mica does best. "Carefree" and a cover of Sly and the Family Stand's "Stay" are standouts, giving Mica the perfect platform for her soulful vocal runs. "Is it Good Enough" and "I'll Give You More" are further examples of catchy hooks successfully placed over window-rattling beats, and "Waiting" ranks as one of Mica's sultriest ballads to date.

The Boy George-produced title track is another midtempo winner (how nice to hear Mica sing over an acoustic guitar after so many electronics in her career) and "Baby Angel" even adds a traditional jazz touch to this eclectic, adventurous effort. "One," her cover of the U2 classic, is remixed here with funky, fun results, and another bonus track, "Sixth Street," is a moody number about a philandering lover. The truth is, Mica's voive could make anything sound good...she's one of those rare vocalists that you recognize the minute you hear her, she's THAT distinguishable. And her technique of sliding off notes is utilized to perfection without overdoing it. Currently a big seller in England, "Black Angel" proves that in the world of UK R&B, Mica unwittingly named this project after herself.

America wake up, Mica is here to stay.
Mica Paris voice is undescribable. I do not know why this cd was not heavily marketed in the States. We lost Phyllis Hyman but we have "Mica". Her lush vocals is like wearing a velour garment and sitting in the back of a smoky jazz club listening to her stylize her musical journey. From "Stay", "Is it good enough", "Carefree" "Baby Angel" and my all time favorite "Don't Say Good night". This record company needs to re-release this in the States and have commercial radio give it the air-play it so deserves. I can not wait for "Mica" next project. When we have releases by Sade, Erykah, Angie, Lady Jill Scott and others Mica can keep company with these fine artists/vocalists. I believe Mica when she sings "Don't go no where" while singing "Don't say good night". Mica, keep the timbre of distinction in that voice and stay true to your art woman!

Mica : her fourth album is ok
Mica is a UK soulqueen who has to be taken seriously. She is still there, she is still touring and she is also a wonderful classical singer (what she is doing at the moment). This is her fourth album and she is trying to "move on" with her sound. She has a great voice and is a great artist, but this album doesn't contain any real hits.