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Mica Paris Reveals Her Life in Songs
23 Nov
Summary
- Mica Paris's first beloved song was 'God Will Open Doors' by Walter Hawkins.
- She bought her first single, 'Funkin' for Jamaica (NY)', at age six.
- Mica Paris finds Whitney Houston's music deeply moving due to their friendship.
Soulful vocalist Mica Paris delves into her personal music journey, tracing her influences from gospel roots to contemporary hits. Her earliest musical memory is Walter Hawkins' 'God Will Open Doors,' a song cherished from her upbringing within a musical family. Paris recounts purchasing her first single, Tom Browne's 'Funkin' for Jamaica (NY),' at an exceptionally young age in a Brixton record shop, demonstrating an early passion for music.
Beyond her foundational gospel influences, Paris highlights Prince's 'Adore' as a song that resonates deeply. She also reveals a surprising affection for Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off,' which she playfully conceals from others. The profound impact of her friendship with Whitney Houston is evident, as Paris shares that listening to Houston's music, particularly 'Greatest Love of All,' remains a deeply emotional experience.
Paris's musical choices span genres and emotions, from the party-starting energy of James Brown's 'Sex Machine' to the reflective 'What's Going On' by Marvin Gaye, which inspired her to pursue a secular music career. She also mentions the uplifting 'Yatra-Ta' by Tania Maria for morning motivation and would like Gary Barlow's 'Heaven' played at her funeral.
