| "Contribution" | ||||
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| Single by Mica Paris featuring Rakim | ||||
| from the album Contribution | ||||
| Released | 24 September 1990 [1] | |||
| Genre | R&B, hip hop | |||
| Label | 4th & B'way | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | |||
| Producer(s) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli | |||
| Mica Paris featuring Rakim singles chronology | ||||
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"Contribution" is a song by British singer-songwriter Mica Paris featuring American rapper Rakim. it was released as the lead single from her second studio album Contribution in 1990.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Contribution" (Transistor Mix) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | Dancin' Danny D | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Showers of Love" | Mica Paris, Paul Armstrong, Will Johnson | Mica Paris | 4:08 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Contribution" (Original Edit) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | Dancin' Danny D | |
| 2. | "Contribution" (Transistor Mix) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | Dancin' Danny D | |
| 3. | "Contribution" (The Revolution Remix) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | Dancin' Danny D | |
| 4. | "Showers of Love" (Extended Mix) | Mica Paris, Paul Armstrong, Will Johnson | Ultimatum |
7" vinyl [4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Contribution" (Transistor Mix) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | Dancin' Danny D | 4:08 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | "Showers of Love" | Mica Paris, Paul Armstrong, Will Johnson | Mica Paris | 3:21 |
12" vinyl [5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Contribution" (Make a Stand Mix) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | |
| 2. | "Contribution" (Make a Stand Mix Instrumental) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. | "Contribution" (Original Edit) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | ||
| 4. | "Contribution" (Acapella) | Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice | Ultimatum |
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [6] | 184 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) [7] | 91 |
| UK Singles (OCC) [8] | 33 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [9] | 39 |
| US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) [10] | 20 |
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