Back to her first passion music, 2009 has seen the British star release her first original studio album in ten years. She has also embarked on a nationwide tour meeting fans old and new and reminding her millions of TV fans what first put her in the public eye twenty- two years ago.
Mica's new album is entitled 'Born Again'. It was produced by the legendary 'hit- maker', Brian Rawling. Rawling, who’s single 'Broken Strings' for James Morrison and Nelly Furtado was number one worldwide. The great James Morrison wrote Mica's first single off the album, out May 25th, 'Baby Come Back Now' - an up- tempo retro tune, that Morrison penned especially for Mica's soaring vocals.
Mica’s roots are in soul and gospel music and the range, power, and sheer soulfulness of her singing made a major impact on the UK scene. Mica has presented two shows for television, hosted her own radio show on BBC Radio 2 and in 2004 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. She has worked with artists such as Lenny Kravitz and Tina Turner and toured with The Vagina Monologues.
Mica worked on two seasons of the BBC 1 show ‘What Not To Wear’, has been an expert judge on Gok Wan’s ‘Miss Naked Beauty 2008’ for Channel 4, ITV’s ‘Celeb Air’ and has been seen cooking at home in her kitchen on Celebrity ‘Come Dine With Me’.
Mica Paris will perform at the Broadway Theatre on 14 November, 2009 at 8pm.