Sister & Brother

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.

Sister & Brother
Studio album by Melky Sedeck
Released	June 15, 1999
Genre	Hip hop R&B
Length	48:38
Label	MCA[1]
Producer	Sedeck Jean[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
Robert Christgau	[4]
Los Angeles Times	[5]
Rolling Stone	[6]

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