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.
Where My Girls At
702 Lyrics
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And any girl that touch
I might just call your bluff
'Cause I don't give a
Who are you to call my cell?
Oh, I'ma wish you well
'Cause any girl that tried has failed, oh
From the front to back
Well, is you feelin' that?
Put one hand up
Can you repeat that?
Tryna take my man
See, I don't need that (hey)
So don't play yourself (tell me, tell me)
Where my girls at?
From the front to back
Well, is you feelin' that?
Put one hand up
Can you repeat that?
Tryna take my man
See, I don't need that
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Don't you violate me
'Cause I'ma make ya hate me
If you decide to mess with mine
Chomp you down to size
Make you realize
You done messed up this time
Where my girls at?
From the front to back
Well, is you feelin' that?
Put one hand up
Can you repeat that?
Tryna take my man
See, I don't need that
So don't play yourself (I don't need that, no)
Where my girls at?
From the front to back
Well, is you feelin' that?
Put one hand up (oh, yeah)
Can you repeat that? (Oh, yeah)
Tryna take my man
See, I don't need that (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You must learn the rules
Don't come close to
Anything that belongs to me
He is my
My property
(So) so you must leave
Where my girls at? (Where my girls?)
From the front to back
Well, is you feelin' that? (Feelin' that)
Put one hand up
Can you repeat that?
Tryna take my man
See, I don't need that (my man)
So don't play yourself (I don't need it)
Where my girls at?
From the front to back
Well, is you feelin' that?
Put one hand up
Can you repeat that?
Tryna take my man
See, I don't need that
Where my girls at? (Where, where, where, where)
From the front to back
Well, is you feelin' that?
Put one hand up (is you feelin' that?)
Can you repeat that?
Tryna take my man
See, I don't need that
So don't play yourself (where my girls at?)
Where my girls at? (Said, where my girls at?)
From the front to back
Well, is you feelin' that? (Where my girls at?)
Put one hand up
Can you repeat that? (Where my girls at?)
Tryna take my man
See, I don't need that
In 702's song "Where My Girls At," the lyrics speak to the idea of possessiveness and loyalty in relationships. The singer is warning other women to stay away from her man by saying "See he's my property, and any girl that touch, I might just call your bluff, 'Cause I don't give a f***." The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to defend her relationship fiercely, and anyone who tries to come between her and her man will face the consequences.
As the chorus repeats, it becomes clear that the song is directed towards women who are trying to steal someone else's man. The singer asks "Where my girls at? From the front to back," looking for support and unity from other women who feel the same. She sings "Tryin' to take my man, see I don't need that," emphasizing that she is confident in her relationship and does not want to play games with other women who are trying to interfere.
The bridge of the song reinforces the singer's message that she will protect what she considers to be hers. She says "Don't you violate me, 'Cause I'ma make ya hate me, If you decide to mess with mine." The lyrics suggest that the singer is not afraid to stand up for herself and her relationship, even if it means causing conflict or pushing people away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Where My Girls At" promote the idea that women should support each other and be loyal in relationships. It sends a message that possessiveness and jealousy can be healthy if it is in defense of something important to you.
Line by Line Meaning
See he's my property
The man in question is mine and belongs to me.
And any girl that touch
If any girl tries to flirt or touch my man, she will be in trouble.
I might just call your bluff
I won't hesitate to challenge and expose any girl who tries to come between me and my man.
'Cause I don't give a fuck
I don't care about anything or anyone who threatens my relationship with my man.
Who are you to call my cell
I won't entertain any girl who tries to call my phone to talk about my man.
Oh I'ma wish you well
I will politely and sarcastically wish good luck to anyone who tries to mess with my relationship.
'Cause any girl that tried has fell
Any girl who has tried to approach or flirt with my man has failed and will continue to fail.
Where my girls at
I am addressing my female friends and asking where they're at.
From the front to back
I am asking if all my girls, whether at the front or back, are present.
Well is you feelin' that
I am asking if my friends are feeling me and my situation.
Put one hand up
I am asking my friends to raise one hand if they're with me and understand my situation.
Can you repeat that
I am asking my friends to repeat and confirm if they're with me.
Tryin' to take my man
I am warning any girl who tries to take my man away from me.
See I don't need that
I am stating that I don't need any girl to take my man or cause trouble in my relationship.
Hey, hey, hey, hey
I am getting my friend's attention and signaling an upcoming warning.
Don't you violate me
I am warning any girl not to cross the line and violate my relationship.
'Cause I'ma make ya hate me
If any girl tries to violate me, I will make her regret and hate me.
If you decide to mess with mine
I am warning any girl who intentionally or unintentionally tries to mess with my relationship.
Shrunk you down to size
I will put any girl who tries to mess with me and my relationship in her place.
Make ya realize
I will make any girl realize her mistake and the consequences of her actions.
You done messed up this time
I am telling any girl that she has made a mistake and will face the consequences of messing with me and my man.
You must learn the rules
I am informing any girl that there are rules to follow when it comes to my relationship.
Don't come close to
Any girl should avoid getting close or trying to mess with me and my relationship.
Anything that belongs to me
Everything that belongs to me, including my man, should be left alone by any girl who knows what's good for her.
He is my
I am stating that my man belongs to me and no one else.
My property
I am asserting my claim and ownership over my man by calling him my property.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric L. Seats, Rapture D. Stewart, Missy Elliott
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@rowenatwesigye6609
Rest In Peace and Glory Irish ♥️ You are part of the soundtrack to my teens, 20s and beyond. London, the UK, we loved you ladies. We partied hard to this song! In our bedrooms, house parties, clubs! The whole album is pure vibes. Forever grateful ♥️ Condolences to Irish’s family and friends 🙏🏽 She made her mark on this world.
@latisaholm5700
Just saw this.. tears
@lgreen9932
❤️
@erickadees24
😢
@shandajohnson8825
Rip
@josejacobo5031
R.I.P 😢Irish ❤🌹
@courtneymichelle7125
This kind of R&B NEEDS TO COME BACK ASAP!
@jeremycollins8045
it's out they don't promote some of it right, record labels would rather promote fucking trap music than
R&B
@chrisduffy24
Preach!!!
@lilkeithandmomluckk6021
one hand up can u repeat that