Prodigal Sista

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.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
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". 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.^[3]

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.^[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Wake Up Call a.k.a. Intro (Good Morning World)"	0:29
2.	"Made It Back" (feat. Redman)	4:08
3.	"Rewind (Find a Way)"	4:28
4.	"Damn"	4:52
5.	"AWOL"	4:30
6.	"Sista Sista"	4:42
7.	"Strong Hand"	3:20
8.	"Greatest Day"	4:16
9.	"That's Alright"	4:19
10.	"Tomorrow"	4:42
11.	"Send Me Move Me Love Me"	5:04
12.	"The Need Of You"	3:45
13.	"Good Morning World"	5:42

Re-Release Bonus Tracks
Track listing
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

Singles

"Made It Back" (featuring Redman)
"Rewind (Find a Way)"
"Sista Sista"
"Made It Back '99" (featuring Redman)
"Greatest Day"
"Sista Sista" (Re-release)

References

↑ Leonard, Michael. "Review: Beverley Knight, Prodigal Sista (Re-release)". Q. EMAP Metro Ltd (July 1999): 148.
↑ Perry, Tim (August 29, 1998). "Review: ALBUM REVIEWS". Independent News & Media. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
↑ "Feature: Beverley knight is 'Moving on Up' ". BBC. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
↑ - Sales certificate. BPI. Retrieved May 1, 2006.

Beverley Knight

Studio albums	The B-Funk Prodigal Sista Who I Am Affirmation Music City Soul 100% Soul UK Soulsville

Compilation albums	Voice – The Best of Beverley Knight The Collection 100% – The Remixes Soul UK – The Remixes The Collection 1995–2007

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"

Related articles	Discography Who I Am Tour Affirmation Tour Voice - The Best of Tour Ultimate Tour 2006 Music City Soul Tour 100% Tour

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