2003, Bennett attended Edina High School where she played Dorothy in the school’s production of, “The Wiz”. In 2004, Paris relocated to Fayetteville, Georgia and started her senior year at Starr’s Mill High School. After graduating High School Paris had hopes of studying Gynecology and really had no plans on pursuing music. It wasn’t until her grandmother, Ann Nesby, encouraged her to try out for Season 5 of American Idol, which gained her a “Golden Ticket” to Hollywood.
In 2006, Bennett became a contestant on one of the most popular shows in the history of American television, American Idol. Paris took 5th place along the side with Katharine McPhee, Elliott Yamin, Taylor Hicks and Chris Daughtry. Season five still remains the highest rated season in the show’s run thus far with the most productive and successful recording artist the show has ever generated.
The “Princess P” debut album was released in 2007 on TVT Records in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The album made No. 1 on the US Top Heatseekers chart and took on some notable producers such as Jon Jon Traxx (Beyonce, Mary J., etc.) Daren Lighty (Nas, Donell Jones etc.) and Rodney Jerkins (Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, etc.).
2008, Paris released her first Christmas album, “ A Royal Christmas”. Included was a couple of standards as well as original tracks, “The Holla Day Shuffle” which was written by her mother Jamecia Bennett. Later that year, she was featured at the 24th San Diego Men’s Chorus’ (SDMC) holiday show. Also, she featured herself in the PlayStation game, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore and American Idol Encore 2. An interactive singing competition game series, that allows players to compete online for a high score in singing selected song.
In 2009, “Idol Tonight” interviewed Paris on the red carpet for TV Guide Network while she chatted about her upcoming single as well as her excitement for American Idol finale.
Throughout the years Paris has ventured in many aspects of the Entertainment Industry. Performing in one of the world’s most well known stage production, “Rent” as Mimi Cover sharing the stage along side Jamacia Bennett. This opportunity lead her into many other project which include taking on the role of Elyse in a movie called “Mama, I want to Sing!” with Lynn Whitefield and Grammy Award Winning Ciara and Patti LaBelle.
2012 will be a great year, Tyler Perry’s “Aunt Bam’s Palce” will be released on DVD in which you can find Paris playing Mona. A much younger wife of Stewart who comes to visit Aunt Bam and ends up confronting his drunk ex-wife.
Keep your eyes open for the much anticipated single release, “Would You Be Here” and “Opposites Attract” . Exclusive news and interviews can be heard on Twitter and Facebook.
AMERICAN IDOL WEEKLY STATUS:
* Week 1: "Midnight Train to Georgia" (original artist Gladys Knight & the Pips)
o The judges were impressed, said she was a great performer.
* Week 2: "Wind Beneath My Wings" (Bette Midler)
o The judges did not like the song choice, but agreed she has a great voice.
* Week 3: "Conga" (Gloria Estefan)
o Again, the judges disliked the song choice, but like her voice and performing skills.
FINALS
* Week 1: "All I Do" by Stevie Wonder
o The judges loved this performance.
* Week 2: "Fever" by Peggy Lee
o Received rave reviews from the judges.
* Week 3: "Work It Out" by Beyoncé Knowles
o Jackson and Abdul loved it. Cowell thought it was "precocious," like "a little girl trying to be Beyoncé."
* Week 4: "How Do I Live" by LeAnn Rimes (Bottom 3)
o Jackson thought it was "all right." Abdul didn't like at all and was booed by audience for the first time. Simon liked the performance and compared her to Dionne Warwick. Seacrest talked about her hairstyles.
* Week 5: "The Show Must Go On" by Queen
o Jackson considered it "a little rough," but she "worked it out in the end." Abdul called her a powerhouse, and Cowell called her performance "weird."
* Week 6: "These Foolish Things" by Billie Holiday (Bottom 3)
o Jackson loved it. Abdul said that Bennett is an extremely gifted jazz singer. Abdul also commented that if Bennett made an album in the jazz genre that it would "Blow Up!" Cowell said that Bennett "talks like Minnie Mouse" but was an incredible singer, and called the performance "terrific."
* Week 7: "The Way We Were" by Barbra Streisand (Bottom 2)
o Jackson liked it and said she could sing anything. Abdul said she was a great female vocalist. Cowell liked the vocals but thought it was old-fashioned. She was in the bottom 2 after the voting for Week 7.
* Week 8: "Kiss" by Prince/Art of Noise (feat. Tom Jones), "Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige (Bottom 2, eliminated)
o Randy and Paula liked the first, Simon said it was "screechy and annoying"; Randy liked the second, Paula was hoping Paris would do better, but Simon disagreed with Paula and said she did rather well. Paris was in the bottom two with Elliott Yamin, and was subsequently voted off after this performance.
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Conga
Paris Bennett Lyrics
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Let your body feel the hit.
Don't you worry if you can't dance
Let the music move your feet.
Come on, shake your body baby,
Do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Do the conga beat
Feel the fire of desire
As you dance the night away.
'Cos tonight we're gonna party
Till we see the break of day.
Better get yourself together
And hold on to what you got.
Once the music hit your system
There's no way you're gonna stop.
Come on, shake your body baby,
Do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it till you've tryied it
Do the conga beat
Come on, shake your body baby,
Do the conga be!
The lyrics to Paris Bennett's song "Conga" invite people to come together, let go of their inhibitions, and dance. The first verse encourages even those who can't dance to let the music move them. The chorus urges listeners to "do the conga," a reference to a Cuban dance that involves a line of dancers moving in a rhythmical pattern. The lyrics persist in their exhortation to dance and enjoy the party—"Feel the fire of desire / As you dance the night away"—with the implication that the music will continue until dawn. The second verse hints at the transformative potential of the conga beat: "Once the music hit your system / There's no way you're gonna stop."
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody gather 'round now
Everyone come together in one place
Let your body feel the hit.
Let the music's impact physically affect you
Don't you worry if you can't dance
You don't have to be a good dancer to enjoy the music
Let the music move your feet.
Allow the rhythm to control your movements
Come on, shake your body baby,
Encouragement to dance
Do the conga
Specifically, do the Conga dance
I know you can't control yourself any longer
The music is too irresistible to resist dancing
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
The music is becoming more energized and lively
Don't you fight it till you've tried it
Don't resist until you've experienced the dance
Do the conga beat
Repeat the Conga dance movements to the rhythm of the music
Feel the fire of desire
Experience a strong internal longing or passion
As you dance the night away.
While enjoying the night through dance, music, and celebration
'Cos tonight we're gonna party
Implying that the night is purely for festivities
Till we see the break of day.
Until the morning comes
Better get yourself together
Encouragement to remain composed
And hold on to what you got.
To not forget who and what is important
Once the music hit your system
Once the music affects you internally
There's no way you're gonna stop.
You won't be able to resist the urge to dance
Come on, shake your body baby,
Same as above, encouragement to dance
Do the conga be!
Again, encouraging specifically the Conga dance
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matt
A fun performance. Not her best, but still good.
rgaither100
This was the BEST season ever!!!! They all should have won except the winner!!!!
XO, ANTY
"Better get yourself together and hold on to what you've got" - that is my PARTTT!
Court Green
She started out too high but it was still a good performance.
quinn love
wow she is the best femaele to be on tha show damn, she can sangg
Lonell Fletcher
Wonder what made her pick that song.
Mark Oyler
Anyone notice her and lakisha chose the same songs Midnight train, conga
qg6ff
lol she kinda started off on the wrong note.. but it's ok
camp Rich
She does not have a strong voice
Scanned
paris did it way better than lakisha