''Prodigal Sista'' is the second studio album by British R&B singer-songwriter

Beverley Knight Beverley Knight (born Beverley Anne Smith, 22 March 1973) is an English recording artist and musical theatre actress. She released her first album, ''The B-Funk'', in 1995. Heavily influenced by American soul music icons such as Sam Cooke and ...

. It was released by

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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 "

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" which was co-written with Hawk Wolinski), as was the creation of melodies and vocal arrangements.

Reception

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 ''

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'' 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

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Awards in

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where Knight was named Best R&B Act and ''Prodigal Sista'' beat off competition from ''

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) to be named Best Album.

Chart performance

The success of the album proved to be much greater than her debut, '' The B-Funk'', which peaked at #145 in

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. ''Prodigal Sista'' peaked at #42 and was awarded a Gold Disk by the BPI for sales of over 100,000 in Britain.- Sales certificate
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Reception

Chart performance

Track listing

Charts

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