4 All the Sistas Around da World
1994 studio album by Sista
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4 All the Sistas Around da World is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B group Sista, released September 20, 1994, on Elektra Records. One of the group's members was future rap star and producer Missy Elliott; her future collaborator Timbaland co-produced the album.
ReleasedSeptember 20, 1994
Recorded1993–1994
Genres
Length50:39
| 4 All the Sistas Around da World | |
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| Studio album by Sista | |
| Released | September 20, 1994 |
| Recorded | 1993–1994 |
| Genres | |
| Length | 50:39 |
| Labels | |
| Producers | Dalvin DeGrate, DeVante Swing, Timbaland |
| Singles from 4 All the Sistas Around da World | |
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Although the album received positive reviews from music critics, the work was eventually shelved due to the first single not having much success on the charts. However, in May 2017, 4 All the Sistas Around da World was officially released on digital and streaming platforms by Rhino Entertainment.[1]
Release and reception
Track listing
All music by DeVante Swing and Timbaland except where noted.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro Talk" | 0:58 | |
| 2. | "Hip Hop" | 3:28 | |
| 3. | "Slow Down" | 1:00 | |
| 4. | "Wfro" | 0:18 | |
| 5. | "Sweat You Down" | 3:35 | |
| 6. | "DeVante at the Payphone" | 0:16 | |
| 7. | "Find My Love" | 3:00 | |
| 8. | "I Wanna Know" | 1:57 | |
| 9. | "Hit U Up" | Dalvin DeGrate | 4:04 |
| 10. | "125th Street" | 1:45 | |
| 11. | "Big Shann and Timbaland at Train Stop" | 0:45 | |
| 12. | "I Don't Mind" | 3:33 | |
| 13. | "Secret Admirer" | 3:56 | |
| 14. | "Sista Bounce" | 1:44 | |
| 15. | "Swing Thing" | 2:21 | |
| 16. | "Brand New" | 4:25 | |
| 17. | "I Wanna Be with U" | 3:23 | |
| 18. | "Good Thang" (featuring Missy Elliott and LaShawn Shellman) | 4:16 | |
| 19. | "Feel of Your Lips" (featuring Mary J. Blige, Virginia Williams and K-Ci) | 5:05 | |
| 20. | "Sista Mack" | 0:50 |
Samples
- "Good Thang" samples "Who Can I Run To" By The Jones Girls.
Chart history
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions[3] |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | ||
| 1994 | "Brand New" | 84 |
Outtakes
- "You Betta Be Ready" (produced By Timbaland)
- "Sweat You Down (Remix) feat. Craig Mack"
- "Find My Love (Remix)"
- "Brand New (Remix) feat. Static Major & Dalvin DeGrate"
- "Brand New (Rap Verses Remix) feat. Static Major & Dalvin DeGrate"
Personnel
Information taken from AllMusic.[4][5]
- album coordination – Crystal M. Johnson
- art direction – Alli
- bass – Darryl Pearson
- creative direction – Dalvin Degrate, DeVante Swing
- design – Brett!
- executive production – DeVante Swing
- guitar – Darryl Pearson
- label coordination – Steve Lucas
- multi-instruments – DeVante Swing, Timbaland
- performer – Missy Elliott, La'Shawn Shellman
- photography – Cartel, Daniel Hastings
- production – Dalvin DeGrate, DeVante Swing, Timbaland
- rapping – Missy Elliott
- vocals – Mary J. Blige, DeVante Swing, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey
- vocals (background) – Mary J. Blige, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey, Virginia Williams,