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The R&B girl group 702 originally consisted of Irish, Orish, and Lemisha. The group disbanded once in 2006 but later reunited in 2017. Irish's identical twin sister Orish died in 2008 at age...
Sep 18, 2023 · 702's most known line-up consisted of Kameelah Williams and sisters Irish and LeMisha Grinstead, but it was originally a quartet that featured Irish's twin sister, Orish Grinstead. While Orish might've been one of the founding members, she left the group before they blew up on the 1990s R&B scene.
- Jennifer Roback
- 702’s Origin
- About Their Big Break
- From Sweeter Than Sugar to 702
- The Big Leagues: Motown Records
- “Get It Together”
- Cousin Skeeter and The Longevity of “Steelo”
- “Where My Girls At?”
- The Star Era Crafted by Pharrell and The Neptunes
- The Sample History of “All I Want”
- Life After 702 and The Reunion Tour
While in high school at the Las Vegas Academy of Arts, Irish Grinstead, Kameelah Williams, and Lemisha Grinstead formed 702, one of the most successful R&B groups of the ’90s. Originally, the group was a quartet before Orish Grinstead, Irish’s twin sister (who passed away in 2008), decided to leave the group. Despite her departure, her vocals can s...
Irish, Orish, and Lemisha Grinstead were determined to have their talents noticed. Before their classmate Kameelah Williams joined, the sisters often performed in the lobby of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas before major events. One day, they auditioned for comedian Sinbad who encouraged them to go to Atlanta to participate in Jack The Rapper’s music ...
Although the ladies did not win the talent showcase in Atlanta, they caught the eye of Michael Bivins, who was a member of New Edition, Bell Biv Devoe, and the mastermind behind the career of Boyz II Men. After an impromptu audition for the music mogul, he signed them on the spot to Biv 10 Records. After hearing them sing, Bivins stated “he had fou...
702 first signed to Biv 10 Records and Motown through a joint venture deal. The group released three studio albums; No Doubt (1996), 702 (1998), and Star (2003) and experienced the type of commercial success that made them a household name in the ’90s and early 2000s. The group had four singles reach the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, with two si...
No Doubt hit the airwaves on October 8, 1996. The album debuted at No. 82 on the Billboard 200, No. 1 on the U.S. HeatSeekers chart, and No. 24 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. The second single, “Get It Together,” became the album’s standout track. It dominated the charts throughout 1997, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 3 on ...
While “Get It Together” dominated the airwaves, 702’s lead single “Steelo” was not only a hit record but also re-fashioned into a Nickelodeon theme song. The song was certified Gold on February 28, 1997, and reached No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 12 on the Top R&B charts. While fans may remember listening to the Missy Elliott penned track ...
If 702 dropped “Where My Girls At?” today, I guarantee it would still be a hit. The song’s beat and chorus are so infectious that you have to rewind it multiple times to fully experience the joy the track exudes. The latter is why the song is 702’s most commercially successful song to date. Written by Missy Elliott, the track was originally intende...
After the success of their self-titled sophomore album, the group took a hiatus before the release of their third studio album, Star in 2003. The album debuted at No. 45 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums roster and No. 22 on the Top R&B Albums chart. While Star did not perform as commercially well as the group’s previous discography, Pharrell William...
The third single off of 702’s first album was 1997’s “All I Want.” The song was the promotional single for Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell’s classic comedy film, Good Burger. The track sampled The Jackson 5’s “It’s Great To Be Here” song off of their 1971 album, Maybe Tomorrow. The song was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at No. 35...
Kameelah Williams, the group’s lead singer, remained more visible than the other members due to her solo career and television stint. She went on to work with artists such as Macy Gray and Raphael Saadiq. In 2014, she joined the cast of R&B Divas Atlanta and also became an advocate for autism awarenessafter her son Zac, with fellow singer Musiq Sou...
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Sep 18, 2023 · Irish Grinstead, a member of the R&B trio 702, best known for their 1999 hit, “Where My Girls At?,” died on Saturday. She was 43. Her sister and bandmate LeMisha Fields announced the death in an...
The Official YouTube Channel of 702! open.spotify.com/artist/2S8UlyXW4JjjHcbeg8ddIo?si=M_bnGn6oSHywdgh0R-GmNA and 3 more links. Home. Videos. Live. Releases. Playlists. Community. 702 - Get It...
Jan 4, 2022 · Listen to the full album of 702, the platinum-selling R&B group from Las Vegas, featuring their hit songs Steelo, Where My Girls At, and You Don't Know.
American R&B girl group 702 has released three studio albums, and fourteen singles, including two as featured artists. 702 first charted in August 1996, and released their debut album No Doubt in the United States in October 1996 and it peaked at number 82 on the Billboard 200 .
