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Bad Sister
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 31, 1989
Recorded1987–1989
GenreHip hop
Golden age hip hop
Length58:52
LabelCold Chillin'/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records
25809

Cold Chillin'/Breakout/A&M/PolyGram Records
399 013 (U.K., Ireland)
ProducerMarley Marl, Q. Neighbor
Roxanne Shanté chronology
Bad Sister
(1989)
The Bitch Is Back
(1992)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Chicago Tribune[1]
Robert ChristgauA–[2]
The New York Times(favorable)[3]

Bad Sister is the debut album released by Roxanne Shanté. The album was released October 31, 1989, on Cold Chillin' Records and was produced by Marley Marl. The album was a minor success, peaking at #52 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[4]

Track listing

  1. "Bad Sister" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—5:00
  2. "Live on Stage" (N. Wilson, M. Williams)—6:57
  3. "Independent Woman" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—4:35
  4. "Knockin' Hiney" (L. Gooden, C. Curry, K. Coaxum, M. Williams)—3:36
  5. "My Groove Gets Better" (K. Coaxum, M. Williams)—3:30
  6. "Feelin' Kinda Horny" (J. Loving, P. Bourke)—4:10
  7. "Have a Nice Day" (remix) (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—3:21
  8. "Let's Rock, Y'all" (L. Gooden, M. Williams)—4:17
  9. "Fatal Attraction" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—4:28
  10. "Wack Itt (Remix)" (L. Gooden, M. Williams, A. Booth)—6:00
  11. "Skeezer" (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—2:45
  12. "What's on Your Mind" (R. Diggs Hamlian, M. Williams)—3:20
  13. "Go on, Girl (Remix)" (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—5:01
  14. "Gotta Get Paid" (featuring Craig G) (L. Gooden, M. Williams)—1:52

Personnel

  • Producer: Marley Marl except "Feelin' Kinda Horny" produced by Jae Supreme & Q. Neighbor
  • Mixing: Marley Marl except "Feelin' Kinda Horny" mixed by Jae Supreme & Q. Neighbor
  • Assistant engineers: Leon Lee, Thomas on Time, and Clash
  • Engineer: Jae Supreme and Richard Joseph on "Feelin' Kinda Horny"
  • Remixing: C.J. Mackintosh and David Dorrell on "Live on Stage"
  • Art Direction and Design: JoDee Stringham
  • Photography: George DuBose
  • Stylist: Dorian Lipman
  • Make-up: SAM
  • Album Coordinator: Kelly Haley

Charts

Chart (1989) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 52

References

  1. ^ May, Mitchell (1990-03-15). "Roxanne Shante Bad Sister (Cold Chillin`)". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert. "CG: roxanne shante". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  3. ^ Schoemer, Karen (1989-12-10). "Home Entertainment/Recordings: Recent Releases". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  4. ^ "Roxanne Shanté Bad Sister Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  5. ^ "Roxanne Shanté Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.