Sister & Brother
| Sister & Brother | |
|---|---|
| File:MelkySedeck-SisterBrother.jpg | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | June 15, 1999 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 48:38 |
| Label | MCA[1] |
| Producer | Sedeck Jean[2] |
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
- "Shake It" (featuring Supreme C) – 4:18
- "Foolish Heart" – 4:14
- "To Sir With Love" – 3:40
- "Lady" (featuring Darryl Pearson) – 4:18
- "Mi Amor" – 3:37
- "Raw" – 5:51
- "In Time" – 4:01
- "#1 Guy" – 4:07
- "Attraction" – 4:00
- "High Heel Shoes" – 2:45
- "Diva" – 3:16
- "Paradise" – 4:31
References
- ↑ "The Sounds of 1999". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
- ↑ "Wyclef Jean Siblings Melky And Sedeck Extend Family's Musical Reach". MTV News. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Sister & Brother - Melky Sedeck | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Robert Christgau: CG: Melky Sedeck". www.robertchristgau.com.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Record Rack". Los Angeles Times. August 20, 1999.
- ↑ Neblett, Toure (August 5, 1999). "Family Affair". Rolling Stone. No. 818. p. 69.
- ↑ "Melky Sedeck | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Melky Sedeck Keeps Music In Family". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. May 29, 1999 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Our Hit List". The New Yorker. Dec 27, 1999. p. 15.
- ↑ Powers, Ann (September 19, 1999). "MUSIC; The New Conscience of Pop Music (Published 1999)" – via NYTimes.com.
