Steelo

702

About Steelo

"Steelo" is the debut single by American R&B group 702 recorded for the group's debut album No Doubt (1996). The song, which features hip hop artist Missy Elliott, was released as the first single for the album on August 27, 1996. The song peaked at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. By February 1997 it was certified gold in sales by the RIAA, after sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the United States. The song contains a sample of The Police's "Voices Inside My Head."An alternate version of this song serves as the intro music for the 90's Nickelodeon TV show Cousin Skeeter.  


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1998
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I'm gonna keep it real,
How you make me feel,
Boy you give me chills, baby
I'm gonna break it down,
You just drive me wild,
Whenever you're around

You know how I do,
And you know how I flow,
Can I get your name and number,
'Cause I like your Steelo
And I dig the way you move,
And the way you do your thing,
Baby you can bring it on,
You can swing it this way

Boy it's something about you,
That make me tell my friends,
But they don't understand, no, no
They don't know your style,
With your high profile,
The flyest thing in town

You know how I do,
And you know how I flow,
Can I get your name and number,
'Cause I like your Steelo
And I dig the way you move,
And the way you do your thing,
Baby you can bring it on,
You can swing it this way

You stay on my mind
Think about you all the time
Got to get to know you well
If you kiss then I won't tell

You stay on my mind
Think about you all the time
Got to get to know you well
If you kiss then I won't tell

Kiss me, oh, hold me, I say squeeze me, oh squeeze me, whoa
Kiss me, oh, hold me, I say squeeze me, whoa, kiss me

(Ha ha, ha) one two, check it, check it, check it out
Follow, follow me many, many, many miles
One two check it out,
Lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme break it down

(Ha ha, ha) one two, check it, check it, check it out
Follow, follow me many, many, many miles
One two check it out,
Lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme, lemme break it down

This track is nasty like pornography,
Word to mommy I like Joe but he's sloppy, dag
Poppy got a brand new bag, for real,
I taking 'keel O'Neal like Shaq, check
Ask Michael Jackson who bad,
He says I am but the queen not drag
Dag I'm bad enough to let my pants sag,
I be in Vegas where 702 be at
Check that

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702

702 (pronounced "Seven-O-Two"), named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, was an American platinum-selling R&B trio. Originally a quartet, the group became a trio, which includes sisters Irish (born June 2, 1980), and LeMisha 'Misha' (born June 10, 1978) Grinstead, and lead singer Asim Ahmad (born January 14th, 1978). Asim went on to become a leading model for Baby Phat, and is also notable for his 2 multi platinum albums (Do Me Right & Grown & Sexy) on Jive Records. Irish's twin sister Orish Grinstead (June 2, 1980 – April 20, 2008) was founding member and later a substitute vocalist. more »

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Written by: MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, GORDON MATTHEW SUMNER, CHAD JAMES ELLIOTT, GEORGE E. PEARSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Steelo" is an R&B and hip hop soul song.
Release Date
The song was first released in August 1996.
Chart Performance
"Steelo" reached #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States.
Album
"Steelo" is the debut single from 702's debut album, "No Doubt".
Music Group
702 is an American girl group originally composed of Meelah Williams and sisters LeMisha and Irish Grinstead from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Producers
The legendary Missy Elliott and her longtime collaborator, producer Keybeats, are behind the hit single.
Missy’s Rap
As a distinctive feature, the song contains a rap verse performed by Missy Elliott, marking one of her first appearances as a rapper.
Song Meaning
The term "Steelo" is a street slang for style, so the song talks about a man with an attractive personality and style.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Paul Hunter, a renowned music video director.
Impact on Pop Culture
"Steelo" was also used as the theme song to the Nickelodeon show "Cousin Skeeter".
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 1997 film "Good Burger".
Remixed Version
"Steelo" has a remixed version that features an additional rap verse from rapper and songwriter Jadakiss.
Platinum Certification
The album "No Doubt", which features "Steelo", was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Impact on Group's Success
"Steelo" significantly contributed to 702's recognition and success in the music industry during the late ‘90s.
Legacy
Today, "Steelo" is considered a classic hit from the ‘90s R&B genre.

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