702 (band) - Definition and Overview

702, named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is an American platinum-selling female hip-hop and R&B trio, made up of three young African-American women: lead singer Kameelah Williams, Irish Grinstead, and LeMisha Grinstead.

History

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. Ellliott 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 has sold over 5 million albums and singles worldwide and is currently signed to the Motown label.

Personnel

• Irish Grinstead
• LeMisha "Misha" Grinstead
• Kameelah "Meelah" Williams

Discography

Singles

• 1997: "Steelo" (US #32)
• 1997: "Get It Together" (US #10)
• 1997: "All I Want" (US #35)
• 1999: "Where My Girls At" (US #4)
• 1999: "You Don't Know"
• 2000: "Gotta Leave"
• 2003: "Let Your Hair Down"
• 2003: "Star" (featuring Clipse)
• 2003: "I Still Love You"

Albums

Biv 10 release

• 1997: No Doubt

Motown releases

• 1999: 702
• 2003: Star

External links

• 702's Official Site (http://www.702world.com/)
• MTV.com Artist Page: 702 (http://www.mtv.com/bands/az/702/artist.jhtml)
• Yahoo! Launch: 702 (http://launch.yahoo.com/artist/default.asp?artistID=1000202)