Prodigal Sista

Prodigal Sista
Studio album by Beverley Knight
Released	17 August 1998
Recorded	1997–1998
Genre	R&B, soul
Length	54:23
Label	Parlophone
Producer	Dodge, Neville Thomas, Pule Pheto, Carl McIntosh, Hawk Wolinski, Rod Gammons, Ayatollah, Don-E, TNT, Mike Spencer, Jus Bounce
Professional reviews
Q [1] The Independent (Positive)[2]
Beverley Knight chronology
The B-Funk (1995) Prodigal Sista (1998) Who I Am (2002) Alternate cover 1 The cover for the cardboard sleeve of the re-release of Prodigal Sista. Alternate cover 2 The lesser known cover for the original issue of Prodigal Sista.

Prodigal Sista is the second studio album by British soul singer, Beverley Knight released in August 1998. The album was the first to be released by Knight under her new contract with Parlophone Records, with whom she had signed a four album deal with in 1997 after leaving her previous label, Dome Records^{[citation needed]}. The lyrics on the album were written entirely by Knight (with the exception of "Sista Sista" which was co-written with Hawk Wolinski), as was the creation of melodies and vocal arrangements.

Reception

The critical acclaim of the album proved to be widespread^{[citation needed]}, with Q magazine calling the album "a triumph not only of Knight’s musical vision but also of the strength in her character" and The Times remarking "Prodigal Sista is a joy to hear – her vocal and intricate self devised and performed harmonies can make you catch your breath in wonderment"^{[cite this quote]}. The success of the album was solidified at the 1999 MOBO Awards in London where Knight was named Best R&B Act and Prodigal Sista beat off competition from FanMail (TLC) and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (Lauryn Hill) to be named Best Album.^[3]

Chart performance

The success of the album proved to be much greater than her debut, The B-Funk, which peaked at #145 in Britain. Prodigal Sista peaked at #42 and was awarded a Gold Disk by the BPI for sales of over 100,000 in Britain^[4].

Track listing

1. "Wake Up Call"
2. "Made It Back" (featuring Redman)
3. "Rewind (Find a Way)"
4. "Damn"
5. "AWOL"
6. "Sista Sista"
7. "Strong Hand"
8. "Greatest Day"
9. "That's Alright"
10. "Tomorrow"
11. "Send Me Move Me Love Me"
12. "The Need Of You"
13. "Good Morning World"

Re-Release Bonus Tracks

14. "Made It Back 99" (featuring Redman) (Good Times Mix)
15. "A.W.O.L." (Jus Bounce Mix)
16. "Greatest Day" (Classic Mix)

• Track 1 was renamed "Intro (Good Morning World)" on the re-released version of the album.

Singles

• "Made It Back" (featuring Redman)
• "Rewind (Find a Way)"
• "Sista Sista"
• "Made It Back '99" (featuring Redman)
• "Greatest Day"
• "Sista Sista" (Re-release)

See also

• Beverley Knight discography

References