4 All the Sistas Around da World
| 4 All the Sistas Around da World | ||
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| Studio album by Sista | ||
| Released | September 24, 1994 | |
| Recorded | 1993-1994 | |
| Genre | R&B, hip hop, hip hop soul, new jack swing | |
| Length | 50:39 | |
| Label | Swing Mob/Elektra | |
| Producer | Dalvin DeGrate, DeVante Swing, Timbaland | |
| Singles from 4 All the Sistas Around da World | ||
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4 All the Sistas Around da World is the debut and sole studio album recorded by American R&B group Sista, released September 24, 1994 on Elektra Records. One of the group members at the time was future rap star Missy Elliott.
Although the album received positive reviews from music critics, due to the first single not having much success on the charts the work was eventually shelved.
Release and reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Paul Clifford of Allmusic called the effort a "superb and extremely underrated album," noting the song "Feel of Your Lips" as the highlight.[1]
Track listing
All music by DeVante Swing and Timbaland except where noted.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro Talk" | 0:58 | |
| 2. | "Hip Hop" | 3:28 | |
| 3. | "Slow Down" | 1:00 | |
| 4. | "Wfro" | 0:18 | |
| 5. | "Sweat You Down" | 3:35 | |
| 6. | "DeVante at the Payphone" | 0:16 | |
| 7. | "Find My Love" | 3:00 | |
| 8. | "I Wanna Know" | 1:57 | |
| 9. | "Hit U Up" | Dalvin DeGrate | 4:04 |
| 10. | "125th Street" | 1:45 | |
| 11. | "Big Shann and Timbaland at Train Stop" | 0:45 | |
| 12. | "I Don't Mind" | 3:33 | |
| 13. | "Secret Admirer" | 3:56 | |
| 14. | "Sista Bounce" | 1:44 | |
| 15. | "Swing Thing" | 2:21 | |
| 16. | "Brand New" | 4:25 | |
| 17. | "I Wanna Be with U" | 3:23 | |
| 18. | "Good Thang" | 4:16 | |
| 19. | "Feel of Your Lips" (feat. Mary J. Blige, Virginia Williams and K-Ci) | 5:05 | |
| 20. | "Sista Mack" | 0:50 |
Chart history
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions[2] |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | ||
| 1994 | "Brand New" | 84 |
Outtakes
- "You Betta Be Ready" (Produced By Timbaland)
- "Sweat You Down (Remix) feat. Craig Mack"
- "Find My Love (Remix)"
- "Brand New (Remix) feat. Static Major & Dalvin DeGrate"
- "Brand New (Rap Verses Remix) feat. Static Major & Dalvin DeGrate"
Personnel
Information taken from Allmusic.[3][4]
- album coordination – Crystal M. Johnson
- art direction – Alli
- bass – Darryl Pearson
- creative direction – Dalvin Degrate, DeVante Swing
- design – Brett!
- executive production – DeVante Swing
- guitar – Darryl Pearson
- label coordination – Steve Lucas
- multi-instruments – DeVante Swing, Timbaland
- performer – Missy Elliott, La'Shawn Shellman
- photography – Cartel, Daniel Hastings
- production – Dalvin DeGrate, DeVante Swing, Timbaland
- rapping – Missy Elliott
- vocals – Mary J. Blige, DeVante Swing, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey
- vocals (background) – Mary J. Blige, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey, Virginia Williams
Notes
- 1 2 Clifford, Paul. "allmusic ((( 4 All the Sistas Around da World > Review )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- ↑ "allmusic ((( 4 All the Sistas Around da World > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- ↑ "allmusic ((( 4 All the Sistas Around da World > Credits )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- ↑ "Sista (2) – 4 All the Sistas Around da World (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
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