When Missy Elliott wants to pretend that she's a one-woman Holland/Dozier/Holland writing and producing hits for the Supremes, she hooks up with 702, the female R&B trio named after the area code for their hometown of ... more »Las Vegas. Elliott crafted four songs for 702's 1996 debut, No Doubt, including the hit "Steelo." For this overdue follow-up, Elliott has come up with two more, including the Top 10 pop smash, "Where My Girls At." The single boasts an irresistible push-and-pull rhythm that intersects cleverly with the sing-along chorus, and 702 gives this warning to would-be man stealers a youthful vulnerability that the tougher Elliott could never have managed herself. Elliott's two tracks are the highlights, but Kameelah Williams and sisters Irish and Lemisha Grinstead have made a successful transition from high-school-age prodigies to college-age pros. They don't have overpowering voices, but do display a sure sense of pitch, a surer sense of rhythm, and a seductive sweetness on the catchy new-jack tunes created for them by Whitney Houston cohorts Soulshock and Karlin, Dru Hill's Warren "Smiley" Campbell, and Rick "Dutch" Cousin of Ice Cube fame. --Geoffrey Himes« less
When Missy Elliott wants to pretend that she's a one-woman Holland/Dozier/Holland writing and producing hits for the Supremes, she hooks up with 702, the female R&B trio named after the area code for their hometown of Las Vegas. Elliott crafted four songs for 702's 1996 debut, No Doubt, including the hit "Steelo." For this overdue follow-up, Elliott has come up with two more, including the Top 10 pop smash, "Where My Girls At." The single boasts an irresistible push-and-pull rhythm that intersects cleverly with the sing-along chorus, and 702 gives this warning to would-be man stealers a youthful vulnerability that the tougher Elliott could never have managed herself. Elliott's two tracks are the highlights, but Kameelah Williams and sisters Irish and Lemisha Grinstead have made a successful transition from high-school-age prodigies to college-age pros. They don't have overpowering voices, but do display a sure sense of pitch, a surer sense of rhythm, and a seductive sweetness on the catchy new-jack tunes created for them by Whitney Houston cohorts Soulshock and Karlin, Dru Hill's Warren "Smiley" Campbell, and Rick "Dutch" Cousin of Ice Cube fame. --Geoffrey Himes
CD Reviews
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meda87 | 07/26/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)
"702'S new album was very nice. All of the tunes were very catchy and seemed to be combinded with the right beat. The better songs include "You Don't Know", "Finally", and "Where My Girls At." Yes I would recommend this album to one of my friends."
The Best CD I have ever bought!
Alan | PA | 05/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"1. 7 interlude - Irish's singing with a little beat.2. Where My Girs At? - This has to be one of the best songs I have EVER heard. It has the most catchy chorus of any song I heard! I listened to this song 5 times in a row one day! Definitely the best song ever!3 You Don't Know - An excellent and catchy song. I love when they make the voices robo-like. It add a really cool effect!4 Make Time - A good song with yet another catchy chorus I find in my head sometimes! 5 0 Interlude - Misha's little interlude.6 You'll Just Never Know- A very good ballad with a very cool and CATCHY chorus!7. Finally - Has nice melody and a great chorus that will make you happy and appreciate the small things in life.8. Tell Your Girl - One of my favorites! Has a really cool upbeat rythmn to it and catchy chorus!9. Gotta Leave - I love the chorus and it is a very genuine song with strange instruments and sounds used in it. Another favorite of mine!10. Don't Go Breaking My Heart - A very powerful ballad with a CATCHY chorus! (Sorry if you think I 'm getting repetitive with 'catchy' but I am just telling the truth!)11. 2 interlude - Meelah's little interlude12. What More Can He Do? - A very instrumental and nice sounding song. The CATCHY tune gets in your head easily. 13. Seven - A great song with nice beats and a very powerful chorus. I love the violins near the end of the song it can make you picture the girl running into the church to stop the wedding! It would make a great single.14. Will You Be OK? - Another CATCHY song with cool intruments and guitars used for it. I like this song alot.I hope this review is helpful! Definately get the latest 702 cd and you won't be disappointed!"
TLC+Blaque+Destiny's Child- Swears=702, the best group!
fallen_leaf_789 | 03/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this C.D. not exactly knowing what it would be like.I had heard "Where's my Girl at" and nothing else on this album. Now, It's the best album I've bought. All the songs have great muaic, lyrics, and voices. TLC can't topple this mountain of hits, not even close."
702? In a losing battle againest new-school R&B groups
Buddhaful | MI | 09/11/2002
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Can old-school R&B groups like 702 compete with new-school ones like 3LW and now Destiny's Child? I think they can but this album isn't a prime example of it. 702 uses a classic formula in the modern days to give you a rush of groups like En Vogue but with more attitude. And for the first part of the album, it works. Songs like the thunder of "Where My Girls At?" and the techno R&B vibe to "You Don't Know" show they mean business. But then the cliches start up, singing about bubblegum love and lame "miss you" ballads that could refill the Pacific Ocean with the tears. You can tell Missy Elliot only produced two songs on the album. It's important you know the good and the bad on the album so here is a review of the songs:1. 7 (Interlude) Not much to say, I usually start the CD off on track 2.2. Where My Girls At? - An instant ladies anthem and an instant guy's guilty pleasure. Don't mess with them or you will get burned. 10/103. You Don't Know - Even though this isn't a Missy track, it elevates itself over most others. Only question, what happened to this video? Weird... 10/104. Make Time - A nice groove that has enough turns to keep you interested. 8/105. 0 (Interlude) - A short ditty.6. You Just Never Know - I'm really feeling this song. 702 harmonize perfect to make this ballad a keeper. 8.5/107. Finally - Here is where the mediocre starts. It's got the elements, but they don't mix well. 6/108. Tell Your Girl - Poorly made song, leaves you very unsatisfied. The worst song on the CD. 3/109. Gotta Leave - Good chorus but the song is too sluggish to leave much of an impact. 5/1010. Don't Go Breaking My Heart - An okay track but an obvious filler. Vocal are top-notch though. 7/1011. 2 (Interlude) - Meelah's song12. What More Can I Do - Beat is okay but the song is too airy. Skippable. 5/1013. Seven - Interesting at first but you'll notice it's too rough around the edges. 6.5/1014. Will you Be OK? - Doesn't end on an extremely strong note. It is good enough to boost out of the slump. 7.5/10Even though I didn't enjoy this album as much as I had hoped, it still is a nice listen. If CDs like Destiny's Child's THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL, DESTINY'S CHILD, or Divine's FAIRY TALES are some of your favorites, I recommend this album. From what I know, a new album is on the way. So 702? A little more will push them into super-stardom, but until then, keep "Where My Girls At?" on your list of mp3s."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
