4 All the Sistas Around da World

4 All the Sistas Around da World is the debut and sole studio album recorded by American R&B group Sista, released September 20, 1994, on Elektra Records. One of the group's members was future rap star and producer Missy Elliott; her future collaborator Timbaland co-produced the album.

4 All the Sistas Around da World
Studio album by Sista
Released	September 20, 1994
Recorded	1993–1994
Genre	R&B hip hop hip hop soul new jack swing
Length	50:39
Label	Swing Mob Elektra
Producer	Dalvin DeGrate, DeVante Swing, Timbaland
Singles from 4 All the Sistas Around da World
"Brand New" Released: October 17, 1994

Although the album received positive reviews from music critics, the work was eventually shelved due to the first single not having much success on the charts. However, in May 2017, 4 All the Sistas Around da World was officially released on digital and streaming platforms by Rhino Entertainment.^[1]

Release and reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

Paul Clifford of AllMusic called the effort a "superb and extremely underrated album," noting the song "Feel of Your Lips" as the highlight.^[2]

Track listing

All music by DeVante Swing and Timbaland except where noted.

No.	Title	Music	Length
1.	"Intro Talk"		0:58
2.	"Hip Hop"		3:28
3.	"Slow Down"		1:00
4.	"Wfro"		0:18
5.	"Sweat You Down"		3:35
6.	"DeVante at the Payphone"		0:16
7.	"Find My Love"		3:00
8.	"I Wanna Know"		1:57
9.	"Hit U Up"	Dalvin DeGrate	4:04
10.	"125th Street"		1:45
11.	"Big Shann and Timbaland at Train Stop"		0:45
12.	"I Don't Mind"		3:33
13.	"Secret Admirer"		3:56
14.	"Sista Bounce"		1:44
15.	"Swing Thing"		2:21
16.	"Brand New"		4:25
17.	"I Wanna Be with U"		3:23
18.	"Good Thang"		4:16
19.	"Feel of Your Lips" (featuring Mary J. Blige, Virginia Williams and K-Ci)		5:05
20.	"Sista Mack"		0:50

Chart history

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions[3]
		U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
1994	"Brand New"	84

Outtakes

• "You Betta Be Ready" (produced By Timbaland)
• "Sweat You Down (Remix) feat. Craig Mack"
• "Find My Love (Remix)"
• "Brand New (Remix) feat. Static Major & Dalvin DeGrate"
• "Brand New (Rap Verses Remix) feat. Static Major & Dalvin DeGrate"

Personnel

Information taken from AllMusic.^[4][5]

• album coordination – Crystal M. Johnson
• art direction – Alli
• bass – Darryl Pearson
• creative direction – Dalvin Degrate, DeVante Swing
• design – Brett!
• executive production – DeVante Swing
• guitar – Darryl Pearson
• label coordination – Steve Lucas
• multi-instruments – DeVante Swing, Timbaland
• performer – Missy Elliott, La'Shawn Shellman
• photography – Cartel, Daniel Hastings
• production – Dalvin DeGrate, DeVante Swing, Timbaland
• rapping – Missy Elliott
• vocals – Mary J. Blige, DeVante Swing, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey
• vocals (background) – Mary J. Blige, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey, Virginia Williams,