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
The lyrics of 702's song "I'm Wit It" suggest a refreshing approach to relationships, one where characters are valued over material things. The lyrics are addressed to a man who possesses many admirable traits, including good manners and a respectable nature. The songwriter acknowledges the man’s success and wealth but emphasizes it’s not the reason she’s wit him. She appreciates him for who he is, and not for the things he possesses.
The songwriter also expresses that she is not impressed by his monetary possessions and warns him not to let the feeling of success go to his head. She appreciates that he is out there making money, and she enjoys the material things that come with it. However, she emphasizes that it is not the reason she decided to be with him. The song talks about how the couple enjoys driving around in their drop-top car while the wind blows on their faces, but this is not what holds the relationship together. The song's message promotes a healthier approach to love and relationships, one where material things don't define the person or the love shared.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a lot of character
You have a strong personality
The way that you carry yourself
Your demeanor is admirable
The way you talk to me
Your communication skills are impressive
You was tangible, so respectful, unforgettable
You were relatable, showed respect, and left a lasting impression
Baby I love the way you be wit me
I love how you are with me
So why you coming at me about material things
Why are you focused on material possessions?
When I've never asked you for nothing
I've never asked you for anything
It don't matter bout what you be having
It doesn't matter what you have
Boy stop it because I could care less
Stop talking about it, I don't care
What you got in your pocket
The amount of money you have
Even though I must admit it's hot when you stop
Although I must admit it's attractive when you flaunt your wealth
And the wheels keep spinning
When your car is moving fast
That's not the reason I'm wit it
That's not why I'm with you
It don't fade me I'm happy that you
It doesn't bother me, I'm happy that you
Out there making yo money
Out there making money
And yeah I like it we in the drop
I enjoy riding in the convertible car
And the top down wind be blowing
With the top down, the wind is blowing
But baby that's not why I'm wit it
But that's not why I'm with you
You got good manners, you always be to yourself
You have good manners and tend to keep to yourself
You really impress me
You leave a positive impression on me
So don't go messing up being silly
Don't ruin it by doing something foolish
Cause you got your trust
Because you have my trust
I understand you're doing good
I know you're doing well
But don't let that go to your head
But don't become too arrogant
Cause I could do with it
Because I could live without it
Or I could do without it
Or I don't need it
And don't you ever get it twisted
Don't get it confused
Why you tripping on the things you have
Why are you obsessed with your possessions
And all the things you got, it's your's not mine
Everything you have is yours, not mine
I'm not tripping on where you live or the car that you drive
I don't care about where you live or what car you drive
Boy you got your's and I got mine
You have your things, and I have mine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTONIO LAMAR DIXON, ERIC D. DAWKINS, LEON DEWAYNE SWAN, STEVEN L. RUSSELL
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