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Prodigal Sista

Prodigal Sista
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Studio album by Beverley Knight
Released 17 August 1998
Recorded 1997–1998
Genre R&B, soul, neo soul
Length 54:23
66:23 (Re-Release)
Label Parlophone
Producer Dodge, Neville Thomas, Pule Pheto, Carl McIntosh, Hawk Wolinski, Rod Gammons, Ayatollah, Don-E, TNT, Mike Spencer, Jus Bounce
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
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Q 4/5 stars
The Independent (Positive)

Prodigal Sista is the second studio album by British R&B singer and songwriter Beverley Knight released in August 1998. The album was the first to be released by Knight under her new contract with Parlophone Records, 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.

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". 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.

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.


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