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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Let Me Rap
Paris Bennett Lyrics
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Let me rap for you kevin juston this song I know when its over we gon have to move on now I don't usually do this so I'm not gon to pursue this it might sound foolish but I canthold back let me rap
People call me chicken little the name kind of fits let me see if you can get up with the game I fit I like rap but that's not how I made my chicks I through it on the side to entertain my chicks see I felt you on the low you don't matter what we go through kevin always got ya back like your coat do and I ain't trina flow I ain't trina shine I'm just trina do better than kevin federline (sorry man)
Let me rap for you baby just on this song I know when its over we gon have to move on now idont usually do thisso I'm not gon pursue this it might sound foolish but I can't hold back let me rap
In Paris Bennett's song "Let Me Rap," she begins by admitting that she's only playing a game for a brief moment and feeling a bit shameful about it. She explains that when they rap on the show, she feels a strong connection with her partner, Kevin, and hopes that America never lets him go. However, she clarifies that she's only flirting and that her true purpose is singing, not cursing. She hopes that he wins a little and gives him a goodbye kiss, wishing him the best.
Paris then calls herself Chicken Little, a name that fits her well. She challenges Kevin to keep up with her game and explains that although she enjoys rap, it's not how she made her success. She used it to entertain her girls on the side. Despite this, she felt a connection with Kevin and emphasizes that he will always have her support, like a coat. She's not trying to outshine him but instead trying to do better than Kevin Federline.
Overall, the song is about Paris Bennett trying to prove her rap skills to Kevin and show him a different side of herself. She wants to share her talent with him and move on to new things, showcasing her versatility in music.
Line by Line Meaning
Ima playa game only for a minute
I'm going to pretend to be a player for just a short time.
I'm kind of a ashame I got to admit it
It's embarrassing to admit, but it's true.
when we rapped on the show I felt you on the low
During our performance on the show, I sensed a connection between us.
part of me hopes america neva lets you go
I hope that America recognizes your talent and keeps you around.
but know this for certain that I'm only flirtin
Don't take my friendly behavior too seriously, because I'm just flirting.
singins my purpose after this rappin is cursin
I plan to start singing instead of rapping, but my lyrics might be considered vulgar.
so win a little you gonna get a goodbye kiss
If you can keep up with my rapping, you'll earn a farewell kiss.
hope you get the riddle cause I got my wish
I hope you can understand the hidden meaning in my lyrics, because I achieved my goal.
People call me chicken little the name kind of fits
People often tease me by calling me 'Chicken Little,' and it does seem somewhat appropriate.
let me see if you can get up with the game I fit
Let me test your skills to see if you can keep up with my style of rapping.
I like rap but that's not how I made my chicks
I enjoy rapping, but it's not the way I won the affections of my romantic partners.
I through it on the side to entertain my chicks
I use rapping as a way to entertain my significant others.
see I felt you on the low you don't matter what we go through
I sensed a connection between us, and it's important to me regardless of what happens.
kevin always got ya back like your coat do
I'll always be there for you, like a coat providing warmth and protection.
and I ain't trina flow I ain't trina shine
I'm not trying to show off my rapping or make myself look good.
I'm just trina do better than kevin federline (sorry man)
I'm striving to improve my skills and surpass Kevin Federline, but I don't mean any offense by it.
let me rap for you baby just on this song
Allow me to perform a rap just for you on this particular track.
I know when its over we gon have to move on
Once the song is finished, we'll need to move on with our lives.
now idont usually do thisso I'm not gon pursue this
This is not something I typically do, so I won't push the issue further.
it might sound foolish but I can't hold back let me rap
I feel silly asking, but I can't contain my desire to perform a rap.
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