"Sista Sista" was the third single release from British soul singer Beverley Knight's Prodigal Sista album. Knight has previously described the song as the highlight of her career as a lyricist, and is dedicated to two of her friends - "Melissa and Karen", according to the album sleeve. The song was released in November 1998 but it failed to chart in Britain.
Track list
CD 1
- "Sista Sista"
- "The Need Of You" <small>(Live From Radio 1's Smokin' Room Session)</small>
- "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" <small>(Live From Radio 1's Smokin' Room Session)</small>
- "Sista Sista" <small>(Full Crew Main Mix)</small>
CD 2
- "Sista Sista" <small>(Original Mix Edit)</small>
- "Sista Sista" <small>(Full Crew Main Mix)</small>
- "Sista Sista" <small>(Definition Of Sound Dancehall Mix)</small>
- "Sista Sista" <small>(Linslee Mix)</small>
- "Flavour of the Old School"
Music video
The music video for the original release of "Sista Sista" sees Knight performing alone, with a microphone in front of a red curtain. Directed by 'The New Renaissance' - a previous moniker for directing duo Harvey & Carolyn.
Sista Sista 99 (re-release)
"Sista Sista" was re-released as a single in 1999 and was the sixth and final single from Prodigal Sista. Together with a new video, the song charted at #31 in the UK. The release was designed to capitalise on Knight's success at the 1999 MOBO Awards, where she won two awards for Best R&B Act and Best Album for Prodigal Sista.
Track list
CD 1
- "Sista Sista <small>(radio edit)</small>
- "Sista Sista <small>(Remixed by Capital T for SAS)</small>
- "Sista Sista <small>(R&B Club Remix by SAS)</small>
CD 2
- "Sista Sista" <small>(radio edit)</small>
- "Sista Sista" <small>(Curtis and Moore Dub)</small>
- "Sista Sista" <small>(Curtis and Moore Vocal mix)</small>
Music video
The second video for "Sista Sista" sees Knight performing the song in a smoky bar, with her band.
Charts
Personnel
- Written by Beverley Knight, Hawk Wolinski and Rod Gammons
- Lyrics written by Beverley Knight
- Melody created by Beverley Knight
- Produced by Hawk Wolinski and Rod Gammons
- Additional production provided by Definition of Sound
- All vocals performed and arranged by Beverley Knight
References
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