Paris Bennett (August 21, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter born i… Read Full Bio ↴Paris Bennett (August 21, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter born in Rockford, Illinois. Performing at an early age she was guided musically by her mother, Jamecia Bennet (actress and solo artist), and her grandmother, Ann Nesby (lead singer of the Sounds of Blackness).

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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Get Bizzy
Paris Bennett Lyrics

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Hey you over there getting beat up
On the dance floor can I party with you tonight'
Got me feelin' like I wanted to step up
Block make it up, now the clubs all hot, oh yeah

Oh yeah, oh yeah, let it go do ya thing, oh yeah
If you standing with ya back on the wall
Then you shouldn't came at all

You standing all in the way

You really got me zoning
You got me trippin' oh
The way you doin' ya thing and
It's got me feelin' you

This beat is got your feelin' right
So break it down for me tonight
Go on break it down to the floor that's right
You got me feelin' like I wanna dance all night

I want to see you break it down for me
Go ya'll, hey ya'll
(Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)
I want to see you break it down for me
Hey ya'll, watch how I get bizzy bizzy
(Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)

Hey DJ on the ones and twos can you turn it up
So I can go now and act a fool
Get the party untangled DJ
Spin this record go on and do ya thing

Do ya thing, get bizzy
Go on and do ya thing
It don't matter who you are tonight
You're the star, all eyes on you go turn it up

You really got me zoning
You got me trippin', oh
The way you doin' ya thing and
It's got me feelin' you

This beat is got your feelin' right
So break it down for me tonight
Go on break it down to the floor that's right
You got me feelin' like I wanna dance all night

I want to see you break it down for me
Go ya'll, hey ya'll
(Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)
I want to see, break it down for me
Hey ya'll, watch how I get bizzy bizzy
(Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)

Here I'm whatsup on the better
Take this, take that, can I get self a clap
Bring it back, now my girls get busy
Bring it back, all my guys get busy
Bring it back, let it go, go and do ya thing
Music's in your soul, get bizzy, get bizzy

don't you hold back, you can do anything that you wanna do
Just relax and let the music take control of you
Throw your hands in the air, baby run like you just don't care, no
Now you gotta goin' and get it come on now and get bizzy
Hey, oh, get bizzy hey

I want to see, go why'all, get bizzy, get bizzy
(Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)
I want to see why'all break it down for me get bizzy, baby
(Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)

I want to see, all my girls and my boys
(Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)
I want to see

(Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)
You officially been princessed

Overall Meaning

In "Get Bizzy," Paris Bennett invites people to hit the dance floor and get busy with her. She notices someone getting beat up on the dance floor and wants to dance with them. She encourages everyone to let go of their inhibitions and dance like nobody's watching. Dancing to the beat of the music, Bennett assures everyone that it doesn't matter who they are, they're all stars and invites them to show their moves. She repeats the phrase "get bizzy" to emphasize her message.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey you over there getting beat up On the dance floor can I party with you tonight'
The singer notices someone who is having a hard time on the dance floor and offers to join them in dancing to make their night better.

Got me feelin' like I wanted to step up Block make it up, now the clubs all hot, oh yeah
The singer's energy has made the club more lively and enjoyable for everyone.

If you standing with ya back on the wall Then you shouldn't came at all You standing all in the way
Those who go to the club but don't participate in dancing are obstructing the fun of others and should not have come at all.

You really got me zoning You got me trippin' oh The way you doin' ya thing and It's got me feelin' you
The singer is impressed with someone's dance moves and feels captivated by their performance.

This beat is got your feelin' right So break it down for me tonight Go on break it down to the floor that's right You got me feelin' like I wanna dance all night
The beat of the music is making the singer feel excited to dance and requesting others to do the same.

I want to see you break it down for me Go ya'll, hey ya'll (Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy) I want to see you break it down for me Hey ya'll, watch how I get bizzy bizzy (Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy)
The singer wants to see others' dance moves and is demonstrating their ability to dance, encouraging everyone to join in.

Hey DJ on the ones and twos can you turn it up So I can go now and act a fool Get the party untangled DJ Spin this record go on and do ya thing
The singer is requesting the DJ to turn up the music so they can enjoy dancing, making no inhibitions.

You don't hold back, you can do anything that you wanna do Just relax and let the music take control of you Throw your hands in the air, baby run like you just don't care, no Now you gotta goin' and get it, come on now and get bizzy
The singer is encouraging others to be confident in their dance moves and let the music guide them while openly enjoying the moment.

Bring it back, let it go, go and do ya thing Music's in your soul, get bizzy, get bizzy
The singer urges everyone to let go of any hesitation and immerse themselves in the beats of music.

Here I'm whatsup on the better Take this, take that, can I get self a clap Bring it back, now my girls get busy Bring it back, all my guys get busy Bring it back, let it go, go and do ya thing Music's in your soul, get bizzy, get bizzy
The singer is rapping about partying and dancing, urging everyone to join in the dancing.

I want to see, go why'all, get bizzy, get bizzy (Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy) I want to see why'all break it down for me get bizzy, baby (Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy) I want to see, all my girls and my boys (Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy) I want to see (Get bizzy bizzy, get bizzy bizzy) You officially been princessed
The singer is intent on seeing everyone dance and is crowning all participants 'princess.'

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