Prodigal Sista
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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. 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.
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". 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.
, 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.
Re-Release Bonus Tracks
United Kingdom
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soul
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
singer, Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight MBE is a British soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer who released her debut album in 1995. Heavily influenced by soul greats such as Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin, Knight has released six studio albums to date...
released in August 1998. The album was the first to be released by Knight under her new contract with Parlophone
Parlophone
Parlophone is a record label that was founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company as Parlophon. The British branch was formed in 1923 as "Parlophone" which developed a reputation in the 1920s as a leading jazz label. It was acquired in 1927 by the Columbia Graphophone Company which...
Records, with whom she had signed a four album deal with in 1997 after leaving her previous label, Dome Records. The lyrics on the album were written entirely by Knight (with the exception of "Sista Sista
Sista Sista
"Sista Sista" was the third single release from British soul singer Beverley Knight's Prodigal Sista album. Knight has previously described the song as the highlight of her career as a lyricist, and is dedicated to two of her friends - "Melissa and Karen", according the album sleeve...
" 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, with QQ (magazine)
Q is a popular music magazine published monthly in the United Kingdom.Founders Mark Ellen and David Hepworth were dismayed by the music press of the time, which they felt was ignoring a generation of older music buyers who were buying CDs — then still a new technology...
magazine calling the album "a triumph not only of Knight’s musical vision but also of the strength in her character" and The Times
The Times
The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register . The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary since 1981 of News International...
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". The success of the album was solidified at the 1999 MOBO
Mobo
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Awards in London
London
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where Knight was named Best R&B Act and Prodigal Sista beat off competition from FanMail
FanMail
FanMail is the third studio album by American girl group trio TLC, released on February 23, 1999. As with previous album CrazySexyCool , the group re-teamed with Dallas Austin, Babyface, and Jermaine Dupri on the album's production and the album features the computer voice female named Vic-E .The...
(TLC) and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by American musician Lauryn Hill, released August 25, 1998, on Columbia Records. Recording sessions for the album took place from late 1997 to June 1998, and were held primarily at Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica...
(Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.Early in her career, she established her reputation as a member of the Fugees. In 1998, she launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, The Miseducation of...
) to be named Best Album.
Chart performance
The success of the album proved to be much greater than her debut, The B-FunkThe B-Funk
The B-Funk is the 1995 debut album by British soul singer Beverley Knight.-History:The album was released released in November, 1995, on independent record label Dome Records...
, which peaked at #145 in Britain. Prodigal Sista peaked at #42 and was awarded a Gold Disk by the BPI
British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies...
for sales of over 100,000 in Britain.
Track listing
- "Wake Up Call"
- "Made It BackMade It Back"Made It Back" is a song by Beverley Knight, released as the first single from her second studio album, Prodigal Sista. It was also the first single Knight released on EMI controlled Parlophone Records after she signed a four album deal with the label in 1997 after disagreements with her previous...
" (featuring Redman) - "Rewind (Find a Way)Rewind (Find a Way)Rewind was the second single to be released of Beverley Knight's second studio album, Prodigal Sista. After the success of the first single Made It Back, which peaked at #21 in UK Singles Chart, the follow-up proved to be disappointing after it peaked at #40.The accompanying video for the single...
" - "Damn"
- "AWOL"
- "Sista SistaSista Sista"Sista Sista" was the third single release from British soul singer Beverley Knight's Prodigal Sista album. Knight has previously described the song as the highlight of her career as a lyricist, and is dedicated to two of her friends - "Melissa and Karen", according the album sleeve...
" - "Strong Hand"
- "Greatest DayGreatest Day"Greatest Day" is a song by Beverley Knight, released as the fifth single from her album Prodigal Sista. The track became her biggest charting single up to that point when it peaked at #14 in Britain, and still remaims one of her best known hits...
" - "That's Alright"
- "Tomorrow"
- "Send Me Move Me Love Me"
- "The Need Of You"
- "Good Morning World"
Re-Release Bonus Tracks
- "Made It Back 99" (featuring Redman) (Good Times Mix)
- "A.W.O.L." (Jus Bounce Mix)
- "Greatest Day" (Classic Mix)
- Track 1 was renamed "Intro (Good Morning World)" on the re-released version of the album.
Singles
- "Made It BackMade It Back"Made It Back" is a song by Beverley Knight, released as the first single from her second studio album, Prodigal Sista. It was also the first single Knight released on EMI controlled Parlophone Records after she signed a four album deal with the label in 1997 after disagreements with her previous...
" (featuring Redman) - "Rewind (Find a Way)Rewind (Find a Way)Rewind was the second single to be released of Beverley Knight's second studio album, Prodigal Sista. After the success of the first single Made It Back, which peaked at #21 in UK Singles Chart, the follow-up proved to be disappointing after it peaked at #40.The accompanying video for the single...
" - "Sista SistaSista Sista"Sista Sista" was the third single release from British soul singer Beverley Knight's Prodigal Sista album. Knight has previously described the song as the highlight of her career as a lyricist, and is dedicated to two of her friends - "Melissa and Karen", according the album sleeve...
" - "Made It Back '99Made It Back"Made It Back" is a song by Beverley Knight, released as the first single from her second studio album, Prodigal Sista. It was also the first single Knight released on EMI controlled Parlophone Records after she signed a four album deal with the label in 1997 after disagreements with her previous...
" (featuring Redman) - "Greatest DayGreatest Day"Greatest Day" is a song by Beverley Knight, released as the fifth single from her album Prodigal Sista. The track became her biggest charting single up to that point when it peaked at #14 in Britain, and still remaims one of her best known hits...
" - "Sista SistaSista Sista"Sista Sista" was the third single release from British soul singer Beverley Knight's Prodigal Sista album. Knight has previously described the song as the highlight of her career as a lyricist, and is dedicated to two of her friends - "Melissa and Karen", according the album sleeve...
" (Re-release)