4 All the Sistas Around da World
4 All the Sistas Around da World is the debut and sole studio album recorded by American R&B group Sista, released September 20, 1994, on Elektra Records. One of the group members at the time was future rap star Missy Elliott.
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Studio album by Sista | |
Released | September 20, 1994 |
Recorded | 1993-1994 |
Genre | R&B, hip hop, hip hop soul, new jack swing |
Length | 50:39 |
Label | Swing Mob/Elektra |
Producer | 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
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Source | Rating |
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Paul Clifford of Allmusic called the effort a "superb and extremely underrated album," noting the song "Feel of Your Lips" as the highlight.[2]
Track listing
All music by DeVante Swing and Timbaland except where noted.
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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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" | 4:16 | |
19. | "Feel of Your Lips" (featuring Mary J. Blige, Virginia Williams and K-Ci) | 5:05 | |
20. | "Sista Mack" | 0:50 |
Chart history
Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions[3] |
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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,
References
- "4 All The Sistas Around Da World [Explicit]". amazon.com. Amazon. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
- Clifford, Paul. "allmusic ((( 4 All the Sistas Around da World > Review )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- "allmusic ((( 4 All the Sistas Around da World > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- "allmusic ((( 4 All the Sistas Around da World > Credits )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- "Sista (2) – 4 All the Sistas Around da World (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-03-03.