Bad Sister (album)

Bad Sister is the debut album released by Roxanne Shanté. The album was released October 31, 1989, on Cold Chillin' Records and was produced by Marley Marl. The album was a minor success, peaking at #52 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[4]

For other uses, see Bad Sister.
Bad Sister
Studio album by
Roxanne Shanté
ReleasedOctober 31, 1989
Recorded1987–1989
GenreHip hop
Golden age hip hop
Length58:52
LabelCold Chillin'/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records
25809

Cold Chillin'/Breakout/A&M/PolyGram Records
399 013 (U.K., Ireland)
ProducerMarley Marl, Q. Neighbor
Roxanne Shanté chronology
Bad Sister
(1989)		 The Bitch Is Back
(1992)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Chicago Tribune[1]
Robert ChristgauA–[2]
The New York Times(favorable)[3]

Track listing
  1. "Bad Sister" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—5:00
  2. "Live on Stage" (N. Wilson, M. Williams)—6:57
  3. "Independent Woman" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—4:35
  4. "Knockin' Hiney" (L. Gooden, C. Curry, K. Coaxum, M. Williams)—3:36
  5. "My Groove Gets Better" (K. Coaxum, M. Williams)—3:30
  6. "Feelin' Kinda Horny" (J. Loving, P. Bourke)—4:10
  7. "Have a Nice Day" (remix) (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—3:21
  8. "Let's Rock, Y'all" (L. Gooden, M. Williams)—4:17
  9. "Fatal Attraction" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—4:28
  10. "Wack Itt (Remix)" (L. Gooden, M. Williams, A. Booth)—6:00
  11. "Skeezer" (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—2:45
  12. "What's on Your Mind" (R. Diggs Hamlian, M. Williams)—3:20
  13. "Go on, Girl (Remix)" (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—5:01
  14. "Gotta Get Paid" (featuring Craig G) (L. Gooden, M. Williams)—1:52

Personnel
  • Producer: Marley Marl except "Feelin' Kinda Horny" produced by Jae Supreme & Q. Neighbor
  • Mixing: Marley Marl except "Feelin' Kinda Horny" mixed by Jae Supreme & Q. Neighbor
  • Assistant engineers: Leon Lee, Thomas on Time, and Clash
  • Engineer: Jae Supreme and Richard Joseph on "Feelin' Kinda Horny"
  • Remixing: C.J. Mackintosh and David Dorrell on "Live on Stage"
  • Art Direction and Design: JoDee Stringham
  • Photography: George DuBose
  • Stylist: Dorian Lipman
  • Make-up: SAM
  • Album Coordinator: Kelly Haley

Charts
Chart (1989) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 52

References
  1. May, Mitchell (1990-03-15). "Roxanne Shante Bad Sister (Cold Chillin`)". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  2. Christgau, Robert. "CG: roxanne shante". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  3. Schoemer, Karen (1989-12-10). "Home Entertainment/Recordings: Recent Releases". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  4. "Roxanne Shanté Bad Sister Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  5. "Roxanne Shanté Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.



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