702 (group)

702 (pronounced "seven-oh-two") is an American musical girl group whose most notable line-up comprised LeMisha Grinstead, Irish Grinstead, and Meelah Williams. The group began their musical career as Sweeter than Sugar, formed in 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After years of limited success, the original quartet comprising LeMisha Grinstead, Irish Grinstead, Orish Grinstead, and Amelia Cruz, were signed in 1995 to Biv 10 Records as 702. The group was launched into mainstream success following the release of the song "Get It Together" and their best-selling second album 702 (1999), which contained the top-five single "Where My Girls At?". Despite critical and commercial success, the group experienced lineup changes with Orish and Childs being replaced by Meelah Williams and Tiffany Villarreal.

For other uses, see 702 (disambiguation).

702
702 in 1999. (from left to right): Orish Grinstead, Meelah Williams, and Irish Grinstead.
Background information
Also known asSweeter than Sugar
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1993–2006
  • 2017–present
Labels
Members
  • Meelah Williams
  • LeMisha Grinstead
Past members
  • Irish Grinstead
  • Orish Grinstead
  • Amelia Cruz
  • Tiffany Villarreal
  • Cree Lemore

In mid-1996, Villarreal quit after a few months, leaving the group as a trio. In 2001, Cree Lemore replaced Williams after her departure from the group. This lineup released a single "Pootie Tangin'" before Lemore left and Williams re-joining the group. The group released their final album Star in 2003. The group then disbanded in 2006. The group reunited at 2017 Soul Train Music Awards. 702 has sold over 4 million records as of 2006.

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