Sister & Brother

Sister & Brother
Studio album by
Melky Sedeck
ReleasedJune 15, 1999
Genre
Length48:38
LabelMCA[1]
ProducerSedeck Jean[2]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Robert Christgau(1-star Honorable Mention)[4]
Los Angeles Times[5]
Rolling Stone[6]

Sister & Brother is the full-length debut by Melky Sedeck, released in 1999.[7] It mixes a variety of genres, including hip-hop, reggae, soul, and gospel.

The album was initially titled Da Joint.[8]

Critical reception

The Los Angeles Times wrote that "Melky’s plush, earthy voice simultaneously conveys attitude, passion and coolness, getting to your heart through deep emotion, not high drama."[5] Robert Christgau wrote that "conscious siblings though they may be, they do sex best," and praised "Shake It" and "Attraction".[4] The New Yorker listed the album as one of 1999's twelve best, calling it "a bright, celestial soundscape."[9] The New York Times wrote that "this fine set of grooves deserves attention, most of all for Ms. [Melky] Jean's vociferous talent.[10]

Track listing

  1. "Shake It" (featuring Supreme C) – 4:18
  2. "Foolish Heart" – 4:14
  3. "To Sir With Love" – 3:40
  4. "Lady" (featuring Darryl Pearson) – 4:18
  5. "Mi Amor" – 3:37
  6. "Raw" – 5:51
  7. "In Time" – 4:01
  8. "#1 Guy" – 4:07
  9. "Attraction" – 4:00
  10. "High Heel Shoes" – 2:45
  11. "Diva" – 3:16
  12. "Paradise" – 4:31

References

  1. ^ "The Sounds of 1999". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  2. ^ "Wyclef Jean Siblings Melky And Sedeck Extend Family's Musical Reach". MTV News. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016.
  3. ^ "Sister & Brother - Melky Sedeck | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  4. ^ a b "Robert Christgau: CG: Melky Sedeck". www.robertchristgau.com.
  5. ^ a b "Record Rack". Los Angeles Times. August 20, 1999.
  6. ^ Neblett, Toure (August 5, 1999). "Family Affair". Rolling Stone. No. 818. p. 69.
  7. ^ "Melky Sedeck | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  8. ^ "Melky Sedeck Keeps Music In Family". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. May 29, 1999 – via Google Books.
  9. ^ "Our Hit List". The New Yorker. December 27, 1999. p. 15.
  10. ^ Powers, Ann (September 19, 1999). "MUSIC; The New Conscience of Pop Music (Published 1999)" – via NYTimes.com.


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