Bad Sister

Bad Sister is the debut album by Roxanne Shanté, released in 1989 on Cold Chillin' Records. The album peaked at No. 52 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Production Bad Sister was produced by Marley Marl. Big Daddy Kane contributed lyrics to a couple of the album's songs. Critical reception The New York Times wrote that the songs "combine humor and raw rhythmic power with Ms. Shante's sturdy sense of identity ... [they] proves she's tougher and wittier than the competition." Trouser Press thought that "Shanté has a cute, coy voice that takes on an authoritative edge when she kicks into high gear." The Spin Alternative Record Guide called Bad Sister "a true hip-hop masterpiece" and a "definitive Cold Chillin' album." USA Today praised the "hilarious, sometimes risque stories." Track listing "Bad Sister" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—5:00 "Live on Stage" (N. Wilson, M. Williams)—6:57 "Independent Woman" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—4:35 "Knockin' Hiney" (L. Gooden, C. Curry, K. Coaxum, M. Williams)—3:36 "My Groove Gets Better" (K. Coaxum, M. Williams)—3:30 "Feelin' Kinda Horny" (J. Loving, P. Bourke)—4:10 "Have a Nice Day" (remix) (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—3:21 "Let's Rock, Y'all" (L. Gooden, M. Williams)—4:17 "Fatal Attraction" (D. Clear, M. Williams)—4:28 "Wack Itt (Remix)" (L. Gooden, M. Williams, A. Booth)—6:00 "Skeezer" (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—2:45 "What's on Your Mind" (R. Diggs Hamlian, M. Williams)—3:20 "Go on, Girl (Remix)" (A. Hardy, M. Williams)—5:01 "Gotta Get Paid" (featuring Craig G) (L. Gooden, M. Williams)—1:52