"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.

"Contribution"
Single by Mica Paris featuring Rakim
from the album Contribution
Released24 September 1990[1]
GenreR&B, hip hop
Label4th & B'way
Songwriter(s)Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice
Producer(s)Andres Levin, Camus Celli
Mica Paris featuring Rakim singles chronology
"Where Is the Love"
(1990)
"Contribution"
(1990)
"South of the River"
(1990)

Track listing

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CD single[2]
No.TitleLyricsProducerLength
1."Contribution" (Transistor Mix)Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle ViceDancin' Danny D4:00
2."Showers of Love"Mica Paris, Paul Armstrong, Will JohnsonMica Paris4:08
Maxi-single[3]
No.TitleLyricsProducerLength
1."Contribution" (Original Edit)Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle ViceDancin' Danny D 
2."Contribution" (Transistor Mix)Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle ViceDancin' Danny D 
3."Contribution" (The Revolution Remix)Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle ViceDancin' Danny D 
4."Showers of Love" (Extended Mix)Mica Paris, Paul Armstrong, Will JohnsonUltimatum 

7" vinyl[4]

Side one
No.TitleLyricsProducerLength
1."Contribution" (Transistor Mix)Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle ViceDancin' Danny D4:08
Side two
No.TitleLyricsProducerLength
2."Showers of Love"Mica Paris, Paul Armstrong, Will JohnsonMica Paris3:21

12" vinyl[5]

Side one
No.TitleLyricsLength
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 
Side two
No.TitleLyricsProducerLength
3."Contribution" (Original Edit)Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle Vice  
4."Contribution" (Acapella)Andres Levin, Camus Celli, Marga Roman, Michelle ViceUltimatum 

Charts

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Chart performance for "Contribution"
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

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Robin (15 September 1990). "This Week: The Next Seven Days in View - Releases". Record Mirror. p. 32. ISSN 0144-5804.
  2. ^ "Mica Paris – Contribution (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Mica Paris – Contribution (Maxi-single) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Mica Paris – Contribution (7" Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Mica Paris – Contribution (12" Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  6. ^ "Bubbling Down Under: Week commencing 18 February 1991". Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 20 October 1990. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Mica Paris: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  9. ^ "Mica Paris Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  10. ^ "Mica Paris Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.