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One of the hottest selling single
in the country (all formats) is 702’s
“Where My Girls At” which was
written and produced by Missy
Elliott, who also wrote, produced
and rapped on the blazing first single
of their career, “Steelo” (from 702’s
1996 debut album).
For their sophomore album, 702
worked with producers M issy
Elliott, Rick “Dutch” Cousin (Ice
Cube, Dru Hill), Soul Shock &
Karlin (Whitney Houston), David
“P ic” C onnelly (Teddy Riley),
Anders Bagge (98 Degrees, Ace of
Base), Warryn Campbell (Dru Hill),
Greg Charley (Regina Belle).
702 was discovered by Michael
Bivins (former member of New Edi
tion and BBD who also discovered
Boyz II Men and the Biv 10 Pee
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Wees) at a music industry confer
ence. The group is named after the
area code of their hometown, Las
Vegas, Nevada.
Kameelah Williams, 21,is the
conservative, yet sexy member.
LeMisha Grinstead, 21, is the ad
venturous member who brings the
drama. Irish Grinstead, 19, is the
glam girl. All three had just signed
a m odelin g con tract with the
Wilhelmina Modeling Agency.
From the start, 7O2’s has been a
successful girl group. Their debut
album. No Doubt, went Gold and
produced two TOP 10 Gold singles
for the group, “Steelo” and “Get It
Together.” In 1997, 702 won the
Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for
best album by a group.
Horoscopes for September 16-29,1999
Aries
Libra
Aries People who didn't agree with you before are
ready to agree Be graceful. It was never a matter of
who was right and who was wrong. Let relationships
take their own course thia week. Trying to make them
be what you want them to be will end up giving you a
false tense o f the actual state of affairs Affirmation: I
face the truth and all is «ell.
You could talk your way out of or into almost any
thing this w eek Select situations that will benefit you a
great deal and start talking. Your communications will
be as clear as a bell and logical response come easily.
Plunge into important social settings Affirmation My
words are like m usk to those around m e
Taurus
Now you understand. Think about it. What was
unclear Is now clear. What was misunderstood is now
unclouded. Use your new clarity to accomplish impor
tant and intricate task. Results flow easily. Listen to your
inner voice and act upon intuition. Affirmation: My spirit
shows m e the way and 1 happily follow.
Charm makes you an excellent team player Pour on
the charm and see yourself become the center of an im
portant group project thia w eek Waiting for applause will
only slow down the project Know within yourself that
the universe stands in appreciation. Affirmation: I enjoy
life as the universe gives me a standing ovation.
Gamini
Lovers are playful this week. Get in sync with the
intended although an-
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Play the long shot this week Take the chance not in
a game o f chance but with your big dreams. Dream in
public and others will say they’ve been dreaming of the
same thing. They’ll join with you to make some big
project happen. Your confidence to the glue Affirma
Hon: In dreams reality begins.
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SEPTEM BER
The Henry Cooper Blues Band
CD R elease Party • Thursday, Septem ber 2 at 7pm
Alisa Wolfe Band
Thursday, Septem ber 9 at 7pm
Evening with an Author
F eatu rin g Joanna R ose
w ith a D eli Buffet and E dgefield W ines
W ednesday, Septem ber 15 at 7pm
$35 p er person • 21 and over
Battle of the Bands: Round 3
Steve Bradley vs. The X Angels
Thursday, Septem ber 16 at 7pm
Capricorn
Cream rises to the top and this week you’ll feel like
the cream of the crop. Communication is the key. You're
a natural teacher. Use the gift by trying various tech
niques to get others to tee how to make their stuff hap
pen. And, you know what? Your stuff will happen. Afftr
motion: By teaching I learn something about how the
universe operates on my behalf.
Aquarius
Others cannot see as far as you can. Look over into
the Intangible distance and get inspiration for moving
forward with a tangible project. The future to undefined
but dear and strong. You know how to be guided by
forces that you cannot presently name. Affirmation: My
John Coltrane’s Birthday Bash
Historical Tribute featuring
Saxophonist Brian Dickerson
Thursday, Septem ber 23 at 7pm
B irth day Cake and Sw eet P otato P ie
An Evening in Autumn
M usic by C hatta Addy • Thursday, Septem ber 30, 6pm
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5736 NE 33rd ■ Portland, Oregon • 249-5985
All ages welcome unless noted • No cover charge unless noted