Prodigal Sista

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.

Prodigal Sista
Studio album by
Beverley Knight
Released17 August 1998
Genre
Length54:23
LabelParlophone
Producer
Beverley Knight chronology
The B-Funk
(1995)		 Prodigal Sista
(1998)		 Who I Am
(2002)
Singles from The B-Funk
  1. "Made It Back"
    Released: 1998
  2. "Rewind (Find a Way)"
    Released: 1998
  3. "Made It Back 99"
    Released: 1999
  4. "Greatest Day"
    Released: 1999
  5. "Sista Sista"
    Released: 1999

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Q[1]
The Independent(Positive)[2]

The critical acclaim of the album proved to be widespread, 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".[3] 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.[4]

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.[5]

Track listing
Prodigal Sista – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Good Morning World"  0:29
2."Made It Back" (featuring Redman)
Dodge4:08
3."Rewind (Find a Way)"
  • Knight
  • Pule Pheto
  • Neville Thomas
2B3 Productions4:28
4."Damn"
  • Knight
  • Pheto
  • Thomas
2B3 Productions4:52
5."A.W.O.L."
  • Knight
  • Carl McIntosh
McIntosh4:30
6."Sista Sista"
  • Knight
  • Hawk Wolinski
  • Rob Gammons
  • Wolinski
  • Definition of Sound
4:43
7."Strong Hand"
  • Knight
  • Lamont Dorrell
  • Ayatollah
  • McIntosh
3:20
8."Greatest Day"
  • Knight
  • Mark Birts
  • Terry Price
  • Nicholas Martinelli
  • Pheto
  • Thomas
Mike Spencer4:16
9."That's Alright"
  • Knight
  • Pheto
  • Thomas
2B3 Productions4:19
10."Tomorrow"
  • Knight
  • Donald McLean
  • Wolinski
  • Don-E
4:42
11."Send Me, Move Me, Love Me"
  • Knight
  • Pheto
  • Thomas
2B3 Productions5:05
12."The Need of You"
  • Knight
  • Carl McIntosh
Dodge3:45
13."Good Morning World"
Dodge5:43
Re-Release Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
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

Charts
Chart (1998) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 42

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[7] Gold 100,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

References
  1. Leonard, Michael. "Review: Beverley Knight, Prodigal Sista (Re-release)". Q. EMAP Metro Ltd (July 1999): 148.
  2. Perry, Tim (August 29, 1998). "Review: ALBUM REVIEWS". Independent News & Media. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
  3. Jackson, Alan (27 August 1998). "This lady's not for spurning; Arts". The Times. p. 33.
  4. "Feature: Beverley knight is 'Moving on Up' ". BBC. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
  5. - Sales certificate. BPI. Retrieved May 1, 2006.
  6. "Beverley Knight | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  7. "British album certifications – Beverley Knight – Prodigal Sista". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 11, 2020. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Prodigal Sista in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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