[2] It has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of 500,000 copies within the United States.

[citation needed] Natasha Washington, writing for The Oklahoman, found that "Wyatt's sleek yet gritty work brings to mind Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and other hip-hop-influenced urban singers who emerged in the 1990s.

He wrote that Soul Sista "adds little to the repertoire of Macy Gray, Erykah Badu, and Jill Scott, though Wyatt's strong voice and admirable range save the album from itself."

"[4] Similarly, PopMatters remarked: "Soul Sista is an example of what happens when a good voice is subjected to bad music and overdone concepts.

[2] On March 13, 2002, it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments figures in excess of over 500,000 copies.