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 โGive It to Youโ and her recent release โThink About Meโ. 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.
Steelo
702 Lyrics
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Yeah. Yeah, yeah.
I'm gonna keep it real,
How you make me feel,
Boy you give me chills, baby.
I'm gonna break it down,
You just drive me wild,
You know how I do,
And you know how I flow,
Can I get your name and number,
'Cause I like your Steelo.
And I dig the way you move,
And the way you do your thing,
Baby you can bring it on,
You can swing it this way.
Boy it's something about you,
That make me tell my friends,
But they don't understand, no, no.
They don't know your style,
With your high profile,
The flyest thing in town.
You know how I do,
And you know how I flow,
Can I get your name and number,
'Cause I like your Steelo.
And I dig the way you move,
And the way you do your thing,
Baby you can bring it on,
You can swing it this way.
You stay on my mind
Think about you all the time
Got to get to know you well
If you kiss then I won't tell
You stay on my mind
Think about you all the time
Got to get to know you well
If you kiss then I won't tell
Kiss me, oh, hold me,
I say squeeze me, oh squeeze me, whoa
Kiss me, oh, hold me,
I say squeeze me, whoa, kiss me
(Ha ha, ha) One two, check it, check it, check it out,
Follow, follow me, Minnie Minnie Minnie Mouse.
One two check it out,
Lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme break it down.
(Ha ha, ha) One two, check it out,
Follow, follow me, Minnie Minnie Minnie Mouse.
One two break it down,
Lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme break it down.
This track is nasty like pornography,
Word to mommy I like Joe but he's sloppy, dag.
Poppy got a brand new bag, for real,
I taking 'quile O'Neal like Shaq, check.
Ask Michael Jackson who's bad,
He says I am but the queen not drag.
Dag I'm bad enough to let my pants sag,
I be in Vegas where 702 be at,
Check that.
The song "Steelo" by 702 is a literal ode to a man who has caught the attention of the singer. The lyrics are an expression of admiration for the man's style, looks, and overall presence. The chorus of the song repeatedly asks for the man's name and number, indicating a desire to get to know him better. The lyrics also talk about how the man makes the singer feel, giving her chills whenever he is around. The singer is very focused on the man's 'Steelo', which is a combination of his style, confidence, and overall persona.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a desire to be with the man and get to know him on a deeper level. However, there is a hint of secrecy in the lyrics, as she sings "If you kiss then I won't tell." The repetitive "one, two, check it out" and "Minnie Minnie Minnie Mouse" are playful tongue-twisters that add to the overall fun and flirty tone of the song.
Overall, "Steelo" is an upbeat, cheeky R&B track about a woman's desire for a man who has caught her eye. The lyrics capture the thrill of meeting someone new and the excitement that comes with the early stages of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna keep it real,
I'm going to tell you the honest truth,
How you make me feel,
You make me experience new and exciting emotions,
Boy you give me chills, baby.
Being around you makes me feel excited and nervous,
I'm gonna break it down,
I'm going to explain what I mean,
You just drive me wild,
You make me feel wild and crazy,
Whenever you're around.
When you're present and near me.
You know how I do,
You know my behavior,
And you know how I flow,
And you know my mannerisms,
Can I get your name and number,
May I please have your contact information,
'Cause I like your Steelo.
Because I like your personal style.
And I dig the way you move,
And I like the way you dance,
And the way you do your thing,
And the way you perform or act,
Baby you can bring it on,
You can express yourself,
You can swing it this way.
You can come be with me.
Boy, it's something about you,
There's a certain quality you possess,
That make me tell my friends,
That makes me tell people close to me,
But they don't understand, no, no.
But they don't comprehend my feelings,
They don't know your style,
They don't recognize your unique character,
With your high profile,
With your level of attention and popularity,
The flyest thing in town.
You're the coolest thing around.
You stay on my mind,
You're constantly on my thoughts,
Think about you all the time,
I'm always daydreaming about you,
Got to get to know you well,
I must acquire a deeper connection with you,
If you kiss then I won't tell.
If we kiss, I won't reveal our private moment to anyone.
Kiss me, oh, hold me,
Kiss me passionately, and hold me close,
I say squeeze me, oh squeeze me, whoa
I want you to embrace me tightly, with affection.
One two check it out,
Pay attention to me,
Follow, follow me, Minnie Minnie Minnie Mouse.
Follow me as if you were Minnie Mouse following Mickey.
Lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme break it down.
Let me explain it thoroughly.
This track is nasty like pornography,
This song is extremely vulgar, much like pornographic imagery.
Word to mommy I like Joe but he's sloppy, dag.
I'm not a fan of Joe, he's untidy.
Poppy got a brand new bag, for real,
I have a new and unique approach,
I taking 'quile O'Neal like Shaq, check.
I'm performing at a high level like Shaquille O'Neal.
Ask Michael Jackson who's bad,
Ask the legendary Michael Jackson who's really good,
He says I am but the queen not drag.
He may say that he is, but not better than me.
Dag I'm bad enough to let my pants sag,
I'm confident enough to wear my pants loose and low.
I be in Vegas where 702 be at,
I'll be in Las Vegas where the band 702 resides.
Check that.
Take note of that.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, GORDON MATTHEW SUMNER, CHAD JAMES ELLIOTT, GEORGE E. PEARSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nerdbamarich2063
Rest in peace Irish Grinstead from the group 702.Just dropping in to pay my respects and say that you will definitely be missed. I still remember the first time I heard this group in the 90s. Still a very huge part of my life. Rest peacefully queen...๐๐๐๐พ๐๐พ
@KYngofdaBeatz
Man...๐ข๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
@jusliyah88
Yes!! RIP ๐๐พ๐๐พ
@Kikyolover9
Rest in peace ๐ข
@koolpopjones6499
Reunited with her twin sister. ๐ข
@HOMEBOY187
R.I.P ๐๐ฟโค๏ธ๐๐ฟ
@alanna.simone
Thank you 702 for your contributions in music. Forever a fan. May Irish rest in eternal peace๐๏ธโฅ๏ธ
@mrCOMPTONJOE82
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@livinmontes167
My kids are 14 and 21.. they know this stuff forwards and backwards.. I kept the 90s alive in my homeโค
@bdub4522
I don't know why but I feel like that's so necessary lol