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.

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Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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

*Prodigal Sista* – Standard edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Intro (Good Morning World)"			0:29
2.	"Made It Back" (featuring Redman)	Knight Nile Rodgers Bernard Edwards Jonathan Shorten Reggie Noble Roger Drakes	Dodge	4:08
3.	"Rewind (Find a Way)"	Knight Pule Pheto Neville Thomas	2B3 Productions	4:28
4.	"Damn"	Knight Pheto Thomas	2B3 Productions	4:52
5.	"A.W.O.L."	Knight Carl McIntosh	McIntosh	4:30
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 Spencer	4:16
9.	"That's Alright"	Knight Pheto Thomas	2B3 Productions	4:19
10.	"Tomorrow"	Knight Donald McLean	Wolinski Don-E	4:42
11.	"Send Me, Move Me, Love Me"	Knight Pheto Thomas	2B3 Productions	5:05
12.	"The Need of You"	Knight Carl McIntosh	Dodge	3:45
13.	"Good Morning World"	Knight Sacha Skarbek	Dodge	5:43

Re-Release Bonus Tracks
No.	Title	Length
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)^[12]	42
UK R&B Albums (OCC)^[13]	6

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)^[14]	Gold	100,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 18 May-24 May, 1998" (PDF). Music Week. 16 May 1998. p. 35. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 10 Aug-16 Aug, 1998" (PDF). Music Week. 8 August 1998. p. 31. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
^ "Reviews - For Records Out On 26 October 1998" (PDF). Music Week. 17 October 1998. p. 11. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 5 April 1999" (PDF). Music Week. 3 April 1999. p. 23. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 5 July, 1999" (PDF). Music Week. 3 July 1999. p. 23. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 22 November 1999" (PDF). Music Week. 20 November 1999. p. 29. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
^ Leonard, Michael. "Review: Beverley Knight, Prodigal Sista (Re-release)". Q (July 1999). EMAP Metro Ltd: 148.
^ Perry, Tim (29 August 1998). "Review: ALBUM REVIEWS". Independent News & Media. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
^ Jackson, Alan (27 August 1998). "This lady's not for spurning; Arts". The Times. p. 33.
^ "Feature: Beverley knight is 'Moving on Up' ". BBC. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
^ - Sales certificate. BPI. Retrieved May 1, 2006.
^ "Beverley Knight | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
^ 1, 1999/115/ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
^ "British album certifications – Beverley Knight – Prodigal Sista". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 June 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.

v t e Beverley Knight
Studio albums	The B-Funk Prodigal Sista Who I Am Affirmation Music City Soul 100% Soul UK Soulsville The Fifth Chapter
Compilation albums	Voice – The Best of Beverley Knight The Collection 100% – The Remixes Soul UK – The Remixes
Extended plays	Love Soul: Soul UK Live EP
Singles	"Flavour of the Old School" "Down for the One" "Moving On Up (on the Right Side)" "Mutual Feeling" "Cast All Your Cares" "Made It Back" "Rewind (Find a Way)" "Greatest Day" "Sista Sista" "Get Up!" "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" "Gold" "Shape Of You (Reshaped)" "Come As You Are" "Not Too Late for Love" "Keep This Fire Burning" "Piece of My Heart" "No Man's Land" "After You" "The Queen of Starting Over" "Every Step" "Beautiful Night" "In Your Shoes" "Soul Survivor" "Mama Used to Say" "Cuddly Toy" "One More Try" "Round and Around" "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" "Private Number" "I Can't Stand the Rain"
Studio albums with Leading Ladies	Songs from the Stage
Singles with Leading Ladies	"One Night Only" "I'm Every Woman" / "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Related articles	Discography Leading Ladies Voice – The Best of Tour Ultimate Tour 2006 100% Tour

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