Hilton sings own praises

Hilton said her music spoke for itself. Picture / Reuters

Socialite, tabloid fodder, reality star, yes. But Paris Hilton the singer?

As she promotes her new album, Paris, Hilton says she understands the confusion over her transformation. But she urges a look past the stereotypes.

"I can understand people prejudging on that fact," she said, "but the music speaks for itself."

Hilton says music has always been a passion. "I've been singing and playing the piano and violin since I'm years old," she said, "so it's something I've been doing my whole life."

Hilton says she is confident of the album's appeal. "I know music," she says, "so I know people will love it."