Sister & Brother
Studio album by
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.
  3. "Sister & Brother - Melky Sedeck | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" via www.allmusic.com.
  4. 1 2 "Robert Christgau: CG: Melky Sedeck". www.robertchristgau.com.
  5. 1 2 "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. Dec 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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