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Prodigal Sista

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A great album not to be missed! Beverley Knight's album has a soulful R&B side such as sista sista, AWOL and strong hand as well as some up beat R&B tracks like greatest day, made it back (a favourite), and rewind. There is nothing negative to say about this album, the only thing that would make it better would be for it to have more tracks however quality always wins it over quantity for me any day.my favourite tracks are "rewind" and "Made it back" as they are very up beat/ feel good tunes! Don't miss Beverley Knights new single called "Get Up", as well as her new album.
Beverly knight is a true British R&B female artist who has the talent to write brilliant songs and has a strong yet first-class voice. With previous hits like Moving on up (on the right side), Flava of the old school, Made it back and greatest day, I'm sure she will be up for winning loads @ the MOBO next year
Her current album is brilliant but I'm sure her new album, will be even better.

Omar along with Julie Dexter have had my ears open for real soul music from London and the entire U.K. for many years now. Now I'm introduced to Ms Beverly Knight, a soulful voice with a lot of power behind it. The production isn't the best in the business but her voice out shines it anyway. "A.W.O.L." is one of my favorite tracks on this CD. It has a slow smooth vibe that's beggin for a syncronist head bob of it's bass felt track. Another Import that's worth the money.

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Songs about life with a new twist,and this girl really knows how to sing them.......

It still stands to reason that R&B can be one of the most tepid, bland, and uninspiring genres since 80's metal. Which is why, for some reason, acts like Beverley Knight don't have worldwide success. Anyone doubting Beverley Knight's ability need look no further than her stellar sophmore album 'Prodigal Sista', an album that drips with soul and untouched beauty. Knight is the second coming of Aretha Franklin, and due to Whitey Houston's latest and silly hijinks, a much needed voice to blues and contemporary r&b. Although that voice is only heard in European countries, that shouldn't stop American buyers from jumping at the oppurtunity to purchase any of Knight's soul stirring albums.

'Prodigal Sista' stands as one of Beverley's best albums. Obviously, many people doubted her abilities, but she eagerly and fiercely brushes off the haters with her melodic and soaring voice. It is fair to say that Knight hasn't made an awful album, nor does she follow the recommended 'guest appearances' that bog down several of her counterparts studio efforts. Instead, Miss Knight opts to use her best asset: that incredible voice.

On 'Prodigal Sista', Beverley evokes the likes of Etta James, Chaka Khan, and Whitney Houston. The up-tempo jam 'Made it Back', has Knight proving that a dance-floor ready jam can still be soulful, and she flawlessly shows her range and passionately transforms the lyrics into breathing, living experiences. If the orchestral, and truly haunting ballad 'Sista, Sista' doesn't leave your eyes watering, the song will leave you with jaw on the floor syndrome. Beverley passionately cries out to women, boldly creating a ballad that is honest and soul stirring. Elsewhere, Miss Knight slows things down on the blues inflected 'The Need of You.' Her voice is passionate, gritty, and the lyrics are a potent example of an artist transcending hooks and a good beat, and transforming their songs into poetry.

Haters need not approach Miss Knight, as she clearly boasts on 'A.W.O.L.' While not the strongest track on her album, it is easily relatable and sung beautifully. With 'Prodigal Sista' an excellent 16 tracks long, a breakdown of all the songs seems unnecessary. The lyrics are ripe, fresh, and exude a humanity and warmth devoid on many urban records. I have said it once, and will say it again. When Beverley invades the United States, which she will in very due time, Beyonce, Ashanti, and Whitney (who will hopefully come back to us because she is missed) better run for cover, if not for better material!

As I close my review on this classic, sophisticated, and SOULFUL debut, let me add that Miss Knight posseses one of the most powerful, beautiful, and versatile voices I have ever heard. Beverley has the rare ability to affect you with her song craft, and she refuses to be glossed up and over-produced, instead working towards stardom in the way that many r&b divas should take heed of. 'Prodigal Sista' is no doubt one of the best r&b albums I have, and for that matter ever made. Definitely a must have!

Ms Kight is a superbly talented woman who produces anthem like, slick, smooth songs with nostalgic soul beats and roots.
Her voice is incredibly bell like and range-filled, encapsulating emotion and emapthy perfectly. This album now stands as definitive work which both sells and describes the artist. She also journeys through r+b/soul in new and exciting ways, a difficult feat with this pleasent but limiting genre.

This is a really good CD and if you haven't got it then go to the shop now! The soul funk R&B flavour that is put across is something not many people can do but she has sure got the ability!

she is back the uk soul diva. "prodigal sista" is a fantastic record. one of '99 best records.

This sensational cd is the second from the the UK's queen of R'n'B. After an overlong hiatus following her debut 'B-Funk', Beverley Knight made it back with this release which won her a MOBO award for Best Album. This followed on from the previous year's MOBO Award for Best R'n'B Act.

There is a lyric on the track 'Send Me, Move Me, Love Me' which sums up Knight's voice perfectly: "Cocoa Butter Chocolate Smooth". Listen to the ballads namely 'Damn', 'A.W.O.L.', and 'Strong Hand' and you will feel this wonderful voice run over you like the sweetest nectar. The first track - a short intro based on the hook for her song 'Good Morning World' - is particularly delicious as Beverley Knight's acapella voice is multi-layered singing all the intricate melody lines. This then leads into the first uptempo track 'Made It Back' which proves she can punch an uptempo song out with the best. This whole cd is a real aural treat as Knight did all the vocal arrangements.

The great bonus of this version of the album is that it includes 3 remix tracks: 'A.W.O.L.' and the single release versions of 'Made It Back' and 'Greatest Day'. The last two never fail to give me palpitations!! 'Made It Back' is sung over a sample of Chic's 'Good Times' which provides a perfect backdrop for Beverley's burning vocal. This anthemic track is totally life-affirming. And then there's 'Greatest Day'... this has to be one of the greatest UK soul recordings ever. I can't imagine how many times I have played this track but it still sounds fresh and exciting. Beverley sang this for Nelson Mandella at a free concert in London's Trafalgar Square earlier this year and she turned in a performance even more impassioned and liberating than here... and this one is pretty fierce! I never want these two particular tracks to end... if only to hear more of Beverley's thrilling playout ad-libs!

I cannot recommend this cd high enough - listen to this and have your faith restored in soul/R'n'B.

Oh and a personal note... I was lucky enough to (literally) bump into Beverley on a London street and, with many apologies for sounding too over-the-top, attempted to tell her how much this album meant to me. She was as delightful as I had hoped and very friendly. A real star.

Great singer with great,well writen songs. A must have for any music fan!

This album is a disappointment after seeing this awesome performer live. The feelings, the emotions and the moods are not transfered onto the CD. The CD has some brilliant singles on it like "Made it Back" and "Rewind." The other songs are just below average.