In Las Vegas, sisters LeMisha and Irish Grinstead, and their friend Kameelah Williams, were students at the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. Irish, her twin sister Orish, and LeMisha occasionally sang in the lobby of Caesars Palace where they were discovered by actor/comedian Sinbad. He visited their home in order to convince their parents to send the trio to Atlanta for a convention and music competition. Though the girls missed the deadline for entry, Sinbad used his name to get them in.[1] "Sweeta than Suga," as they were then called (Sinbad suggested the name), came in second in the competition. As the convention was nearing a close, they met Michael Bivins (of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe) who agreed to work with the sisters. They were briefly joined by their cousin Amelia Childs. After they made their recorded debut on Subway's hit single "This Lil' Game We Play", Amelia dropped out of the group[1] and was replaced by Kameelah Williams. After recording a few demos as a quartet including "Steelo", and "Get It Together", Orish decided to leave the group (even though her vocals appear on the first album). Bivins continued to work with different producers and songwriters to get the right feel for their first album. The reconfigured group was christened "702," which is Las Vegas' area code, a name which bivens suggested. [1]
702 was discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition and made their recorded debut on Subway's hit single "This Lil' Game We Play". Missy Elliott wrote and co-produced four songs from their first album, No Doubt, including "Steelo". The remix of "Steelo" was the first major solo production credit for Elliott's main collaborator Timbaland. "Steelo" was later used, with altered lyrics, as the theme song to the Nickelodeon television show Cousin Skeeter.
Elliott crafted two more songs for 702, their second album, the top 5 hit "Where My Girls At" and "You Don't Know". No Doubt won a Lady Of Soul Soul Train Award for "Best R&B/Soul or Rap Album Of The Year by A Group Band Or Duo". The group split after the poor sales of their album 'Star' and lack of promotion from Motown.
Kameelah now sings backup for the likes of Faith Evans and Macy Gray. She has been working on her solo project for a while, releasing a number of singles including the duet with Musiq Soulchild “Give It to You” and her recent release “Think About Me”. Irish was the only group member to act, as she co-starred in The Brewster Project in early 2004.
Orish, twin sister of Irish, died of kidney failure on Sunday April 20, 2008 at age 27. She was part of the original lineup (pre-No Doubt) and filled in for Misha during her pregnancy.
I'm Wit' It
702 Lyrics
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The way that you carry yourself
The way you talk to me
You was tangible, so respectful, unforgettable
Baby I love the way you be wit me
So why you coming at me about material things
When I've never asked you for nothing
It don't matter bout what you be having
Boy stop it because I could care less
What you got in your pocket
Even though I must admit it's hot when you stop
And the wheels keep spinning
That's not the reason I'm wit it
It don't fade me I'm happy that you
Out there making yo money
And yeah I like it we in the drop
And the top down wind be blowing
But baby that's not why I'm wit it
You got good manners, you always be to yourself
You really impress me
So don't go messing up being silly
Cause you got your trust
I understand you're doing good
But don't let that go to your head
Cause I could do with it Or I could do without it
And don't you ever get it twisted
Boy stop it because I could care less
What you got in your pocket
Even though I must admit it's hot when you stop
And the wheels keep spinning
That's not the reason I'm wit it
It don't fade me I'm happy that you
Out there making yo money
And yeah I like it we in the drop
And the top down wind be blowing
But baby that's not why I'm wit it
Why you tripping on the things you have
And all the things you got, it's your's not mine
I'm not tripping on where you live or the car that you drive
Boy you got your's and I got mine
In "I'm Wit' It," 702 sings about how they are enamored with a guy for his character, manners, and the way he carries himself. They praise him for being respectful and unforgettable, and they love how he treats them. However, they are confused about why he keeps bringing up material possessions and money. The girls express that they do not care about the guy's wealth, nor do they want anything from him. They appreciate his hard work and are happy that he is making money, but it is not the reason why they want to be with him. 702 stresses that they like the guy for who he is and not for what he owns or drives. They reassure him that they are not worried about where he lives or the car he drives because he has his own, and they have theirs. They tell the guy not to let his success and money go to his head and stay true to who he is.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a lot of character
I respect your personality and values.
The way that you carry yourself
Your confidence and demeanor are impressive.
The way you talk to me
You communicate with me in a positive and respectful manner.
You was tangible, so respectful, unforgettable
Your presence is felt and you leave a lasting impression on me.
Baby I love the way you be wit me
I appreciate the way you treat me and our relationship.
So why you coming at me about material things
Why are you bringing up wealth and possessions?
When I've never asked you for nothing
I have never requested or expected anything material from you.
It don't matter bout what you be having
Your possessions are not important to me.
Boy stop it because I could care less
Stop discussing material wealth, as it is not a priority for me.
What you got in your pocket
The amount of money you have is not important to me.
Even though I must admit it's hot when you stop
I appreciate when you show off your possessions, but it is not what makes me interested in you.
And the wheels keep spinning
I am impressed by your car and its movement, but that alone is not why I am with you.
That's not the reason I'm wit it
I am not in this relationship for material gain or showmanship.
It don't fade me I'm happy that you
Your wealth or possessions do not change how I feel, I am content with you as a person.
Out there making yo money
I realize you work hard to earn your wealth.
And yeah I like it we in the drop
I do enjoy riding in your convertible car.
And the top down wind be blowing
I enjoy the sensation of the wind blowing through my hair while driving in your convertible.
But baby that's not why I'm wit it
However, my attraction to you is not solely based on your possessions or wealth.
You got good manners, you always be to yourself
You behave politely and respectfully towards others and are self-sufficient.
You really impress me
Your behavior and personality leave a positive impression on me.
So don't go messing up being silly
Do not behave foolishly, as it may negatively impact our relationship.
Cause you got your trust
I trust you and your character.
I understand you're doing good
I acknowledge that you are successful in your endeavors.
But don't let that go to your head
Do not become arrogant or overconfident due to your success.
Cause I could do with it Or I could do without it
Your material possessions do not affect my feelings towards you, I appreciate you for who you are as an individual.
And don't you ever get it twisted
Do not misunderstand my intentions, my attraction to you is genuine and not based on your wealth or possessions.
Why you tripping on the things you have
Why are you so focused on material possessions?
And all the things you got, it's your's not mine
I do not place importance on your possessions, they belong to you and not to me.
I'm not tripping on where you live or the car that you drive
I do not care about your living situation or your car, as they are not the reasons why I am with you.
Boy you got your's and I got mine
You have your possessions and I have mine, but they do not define our relationship or how we feel about each other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAWKINS, ERIC D. / RUSSELL, STEVEN L. / SWAN, LEON DEWAYNE / DIXON, ANTONIO LAMAR
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