Prodigal Sista
1998 studio album by Beverley Knight
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Prodigal Sista is the second studio album by British R&B singer-songwriter Beverley Knight. It was released by Parlophone on 17 August 1998 in the United Kingdom. The album was the first to be released by Knight under her new contract with label, 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.
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| Released | 17 August 1998 | |||
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| Length | 54:23 | |||
| Label | Parlophone | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Q |   [7] |
| The Independent | (Positive)[8] |
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".[9] 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.[10]
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.[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro (Good Morning World)" | 0:29 | ||
| 2. | "Made It Back" (featuring Redman) |
| Dodge | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Rewind (Find a Way)" |
| 2B3 Productions | 4:28 |
| 4. | "Damn" |
| 2B3 Productions | 4:52 |
| 5. | "A.W.O.L." |
| McIntosh | 4:31 |
| 6. | "Sista Sista" |
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| 4:43 |
| 7. | "Strong Hand" |
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| 3:20 |
| 8. | "Greatest Day" |
| Mike Spencer | 4:16 |
| 9. | "That's Alright" |
| 2B3 Productions | 4:19 |
| 10. | "Tomorrow" |
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| 4:42 |
| 11. | "Send Me, Move Me, Love Me" |
| 2B3 Productions | 5:05 |
| 12. | "The Need of You" |
| Dodge | 3:45 |
| 13. | "Good Morning World" |
| Dodge | 5:43 |
| Total length: | 54:23 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 14. | "Made It Back 99" (Good Times Mix feat. Redman) | 3:39 |
| 15. | "A.W.O.L." (Jus Bounce Mix) | 4:07 |
| 16. | "Greatest Day" (Classic Mix) | 4:15 |
| Total length: | 66:24 | |
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||