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.
Round & Round
702 Lyrics
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Tell me what's your sign, is it compatible to mine?
I'm gonna hit you with the one, two, check-a one, two
Are we meant to be, let me introduce you to my crew
I be sweatin' you, sweatin' you like sweat
Can you feel my vibe, an' are you feelin' it just yet?
Baby you be makin' my poor heart pound
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Check this, you be so fine
And I'm a witness
Hit me up on my hip, come and check me
I got what you want, I've got what you need
And each time you be walkin' by
My poor heart pounds
On and on and on till the break of dawn sounds
So let me hear you say
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Upside down
Boy you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Upside down
Boy you turn me
Inside out
And round and round
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Oh, oh no
You so fine, so cute
Oh, oh no
Oh, oh no
Oh, oh no
You so fine, so cute
Oh, oh no
Oh, oh no
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Turn me all around
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
Turn me all around
Hear my heart pound
You got it goin' on
That's why I sing this song
The lyrics to 702's "Round & Round" are about a woman who is interested in a man and wants to get to know him better. The song starts off with her asking what his zodiac sign is and if it's compatible with hers. She then goes on to say that she is drawn to him and his presence makes her heart beat faster. She talks about how he turns her upside down and inside out, and how she can't stop thinking about him.
The chorus repeats the phrases "Turn me all around, hear my heart pound, you got it going on, that's why I sing this song." This repetition reinforces the idea that she is infatuated with him and that he has a strong physical and emotional hold over her.
The bridge of the song features the repeated lyrics "La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da," which serve as a sort of chant or mantra. This, combined with the catchy beat and rhythm of the song, makes it a popular dance track.
Overall, "Round & Round" is a simple yet catchy song about a woman's attraction to a man and her desire to pursue a relationship with him. Its upbeat tempo and repetitive lyrics make it a classic example of 90s R&B music.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby to the hip hop, baby I won't stop
I am dedicated to hip hop and won't quit - how about you?
Tell me what's your sign, is it compatible to mine?
Do our astrological signs match up for a possible love connection?
I'm gonna hit you with the one, two, check-a one, two
I'll impress you with my skills and charisma
Are we meant to be, let me introduce you to my crew
I feel like we have a connection, would you like to meet my friends?
I be sweatin' you, sweatin' you like sweat
I'm really into you and can't get you off my mind
Can you feel my vibe, an' are you feelin' it just yet?
Do you sense the energy between us yet?
Baby you be makin' my poor heart pound
You have me head over heels and my heart racing
Every time you turn me all around, hear my heart pound
Just being near you makes me dizzy with excitement and love
You got it goin' on, that's why I sing this song
You are amazing and worthy of my adoration
Check this, you be so fine and I'm a witness
You are incredibly attractive and I can attest to that
Hit me up on my hip, come and check me
Contact me and get to know me better
I got what you want, I've got what you need
I have everything you could want or need in a partner
And each time you be walkin' by, my poor heart pounds
Just the sight of you sets off fireworks in my heart
On and on and on till the break of dawn sounds
I could go on loving you forever
So let me hear you say La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Express your love for me in some way
Upside down, boy you turn me inside out and round and round
You have an incredible effect on me and I'm head over heels for you
Oh, oh no, you so fine, so cute
You are unbelievably attractive
Turn me all around, you got it goin' on, that's why I sing this song
Your awesomeness inspires me to sing and express my love for you
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Melissa A Elliott, Kevin M Hansford, Osten Harvey, Osten S Harvey, Dupree Kelly, Christopher Wallace, Al-Terik Wardrick, Marlon Lu'ree Williams
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