There are multiple artists called Mista: 1) When Bobby Valentino first started his music career he was in a youth quartet called Mista. The group had a hit with the song Blackberry Molasses. Mista's rich soulful sound was refreshing for a group so young. Their second release was a melodical tune about young love entitled Lady. They then released their debut self-titled album Mista. They went on to record two more albums before disbanding in 1997.