Sister Sister Theme Song Lyrics. This song is also an homage to the theme of All In The Family. Many viewers found it odd that the fact that Skeeter is an actual puppet is never acknowledged by any other characters, which left them to wonder why he was even a puppet in the first place. Skeeter is portrayed by a hand puppet with Bill Bellamy providing his voice,[1] and Drew Massey performing the puppetry, assisted by Alice Dinnean. [1] Within the show, Skeeter is treated like a regular human and no mention of him being a puppet is made. Variant: On Arli$$, it is a still image. R&B trio 702 performed the theme song to Nickelodeon’s show “Cousin Skeeter”. The new line-up released a single called "Pootie Tangin'" for the Pootie Tang soundtrack, though shortly after this, Kameelah Williams returned to the group, and for undisclosed reasons, Cree La'More left the ensemble. You know how he does, and you Skeeter flows All i wanna do is hug ya cause I like your steelo And I dig the way you move, and the way you do 6. She also sang backup for Missy Elliott’s song “Take Away”, the third single from her 2001 album Miss E...So Addictive. Bobby Walker and his parents has just moved to New York … LeMisha Grinstead, under the name "LeMisha 702", in 2007 released a song titled "What I Got" that appeared on the independent album E Sharp Presents vol. Sister Sister Theme Lyrics Sister Sister Lyrics. Retroactive Recognition: Victor Baxter as Bobby's dad and Skeeter's uncle. ; The reason Skeeter's different … In Las Vegas, sisters LeMisha and Irish Grinstead were students at the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. 1 on Top Heatseekers. Skeeter appears to have saved celebrities' life like MC Lyte, Michael Jordan, Leroy "Two-Tone" Jefferson, and Dennis … The album made the Top 40 on Billboard 200 and earned them a 2000 Soul Train Lady of Soul Award nomination and sold more than 500,000 copies going gold. In 1998, 702 made cameos in the sitcoms Sister, Sister and Moesha. Vanessa Walker (portrayed by Angela Means) - Bobby's mother, a lawyer, is often annoyed by Skeeter just like Bobby is. Missy Elliott co-wrote & produced 4 songs on the album including the smash hit single "Steelo" and its remix. He visited their home in order to convince their parents to send the trio to Atlanta for a convention and music competition. Within the show, Skeeter is treated like a regular human and no mention of him being a puppet is made. Skeeter Walker is the title character of the Nickelodeon series Cousin Skeeter. The song failed to make any charts but earned them a 2002 Soul Train Lady of Soul Award nomination. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Twitter / MEELAH : In da studio creatin' w/ @", "Kameelah Williams and LaTavia Roberson Join R&B Divas Atlanta", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=702_(group)&oldid=1001793406, BLP articles lacking sources from April 2015, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year - Group, Band or Duo, Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo, This page was last edited on 21 January 2021, at 10:47. Under the revamped 702, they recorded the lead single "Pootie Tangin" for the Chris Rock movie, Pootie Tang. Once the hype for the second album died down, 702 took a hiatus from the spotlight. Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor: African American Achievement award for supporting actresses - Rissa JB Milhouse (episode 14), This page was last edited on 20 February 2021, at 02:43. They released the album Star in March 2003, and it made the Top 50 on the Billboard 200. Seasons 1-5 (… 702’s 1996 hit “Steelo” served as major inspiration for Cousin Skeeter 's theme song, featuring slightly modified lyrics, e.g., “You know how he does, and you know how Skeeter flows/ All I wanna do is hug ya ‘cause I like your steelo.” But hey, … For undisclosed conflicting personal reasons with the record label, Kameelah Williams distanced herself from the Grinstead sisters after the release of that album, and was replaced by Cree La'More, a solo singer who Irish and LeMisha personally picked to join the group. Listen to Cousin Skeeter theme song and find more theme music and songs from 32,913 different television shows at TelevisionTunes.com was written and produced by Missy Elliott and made No. The single "Star" and "I Still Love You" did not make the Billboard Hot 100, but did make Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Irish Grinstead appeared in The Brewster Project in 2004. They were briefly joined by singer Amelia Childs. This is untrue, as the puppet's appearance on Figure It Out was in 1998, 3 years prior to cancellation. On December 13, 2013, 702 with Williams performed their first show in nearly 10 years at 90s R&B Christmas Reunion, along with Total, LaTocha and Tamika Scott of Xscape, Changing Faces, Tweet and Sunshine Anderson in Toronto. 4. Although the series was shot in a single-camera format, the show used a laugh track. [9] Kameelah also has a child with artist Musiq Soulchild. The theme song to Cousin Skeeter was sung by one of the last girl groups of the '90s, 702. [1] However, Rotten Tomatoes rated it as one of five 1990s children's shows that helped "pave the way for black representation on TV", with the article citing the episode "The Bicycle Thief" which tackled the issue of police interacting with black children. 1. "Star" at No. 49. Also in 2003, 702 shared lead vocals on the track "Gamble It" from the album "Emotions" by Sirena. In an interview with the SoulBack R&B Podcast in 2019, Pamela Long confirmed that Meelah was in fact a part of Total and recorded music with the group. Awesome Music: The theme song. Original lyrics of Cousin Skeeter Theme Song song by 702. The album earned them a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award in 1997. Description provided by Wikipedia Descriptions They regrouped again in 2017, and appeared at the 2017 Soul Train Music Awards. He is a puppet who was voiced by Bill Bellamy. Created by Phil Beauman, Brian Robbins, Alonzo Brown. In addition to the album, 702 opened for New Edition, Keith Sweat, and Blackstreet during the 1996-97 New Edition reunion tour. Photo: Biv 10/Motown. After going gold with their debut album, they released their self-titled second album, 702. Bivins continued to work with different producers and songwriters to get the right feel for their first album. [4], "Five '90s Kids Shows That Paved the Way for Black Representation on TV", "Picks and Pans Review: The Wild Thornberrys", The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cousin_Skeeter&oldid=1007820683, American television shows featuring puppetry, Television series by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Skeeter is a loud-mouthed, reckless ladies' man, impulsive, daredevil, a DJ, scheming and a puppet (but no one never mentions it). 702 (pronounced "Seven-Oh-Two"), named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is an American R&B girl group, with the final and most known line up consisting of Kameelah Williams and sisters Irish and LeMisha Grinstead. Within the show, Skeeter is treated like a regular human and no mention of him being a puppet is made. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went gold. The theme song is written by Toby Gad and Keke Palmer and performed by Keke Palmer. To date, the show has never aired in reruns on NickSplat.. Kameelah sang backup and wrote three songs for Faith Evans' album, Faithfully. The theme song was based on their hit "Steelo," penned and co-produced by none other than Missy Elliott. With Skeeter's help, Bobby learns life lessons and tackles the ups and downs of growing up. Cousin Skeeter first aired on September 1, 1998 on Nickelodeon, sharing the 8–9 pm programming block with The Wild Thornberrys. It ran for three seasons of 52 episodes. With Rondell Sheridan, Angela Means, Meagan Good, Robert Ri'chard. 5. 702 - Cousin Skeeter Theme Song Lyrics. and producers The Neptunes, Mike City, and Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs. A boy's cousin stays with his family. Geoff - One of Bobby's friends from school, Geoff always seems to be a bad role model for the boys. All That: 1.1. [7] She later got married, and is currently the wedding chapel manager at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.[8]. Cousin Skeeter was a black sitcom which ran on Nickelodeon from September 1, 1998, to May 19, 2001, revolving around a puppet named Skeeter and his misadventures with his cousin, Bobby Walker. Though the girls missed the deadline for entry, Sinbad used his name to get them in. Cousin Skeeter (1998 - 2001). Description; Intros (1) Credits (0) Youtube Videos (0) Covers (1) Quotes (5) Comments (46) The reconfigured group was christened "702," which is Las Vegas' area code, a name which Bivens suggested. 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The show focused primarily on issues that many African Americans were facing during this time period, by presenting them in a comical way via the use of Skeeter. After six months before their debut single was released Tiffany would depart the group. Cousin Skeeter. Kameelah Williams decided to part from the group and go solo. They also sang with Busta Rhymes' new artist Rampage. The first letter of each word matches the "TRP" logo. 702 was also a part of Brandy's Never Say Never tour. Premise. The album spawned the 3 hit singles: "Steelo", "All I Want" and "Get It Together". [5] After they made their recorded debut on Subway's hit single "This Lil' Game We Play", Soon after Amelia and Orish was removed from the group due to poor vocals and replaced by Kameelah Williams and Tiffany Villarreal who were classmates at the academy. (April 16, 1994-June 11, 2012) Nicknames: "TRP", "The Camouflaged Letters" Logo: On a black background, we see the green/brown-camouflage colored letters "TRP" unfolding. My Brother and me. Comment and share your favourite lyrics. The text "Tollin/Robbins Productions" reveals itself below. Original member Orish Grinstead, twin sister of Irish, died on April 20, 2008, from kidney failure at the age of 27. We also have photo galleries for dramas, soaps, reality shows, animated series/cartoons, game shows, variety shows, talk shows and late night tv photo galleries. Read about Cousin Skeeter Theme Song by 702 and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. 702 also signed a deal with Wilhelmina Models. "Get It Together" exploded by giving the group a No. She also appeared on the third season of R&B Divas: Atlanta.[10]. Although the series was shot in a single-camera format, the show used a laugh track. 3. The show also included Meagan Good as Bobby's friend Nina, Rondell Sheridan as Bobby's father Andre, and Angela Means as Bobby's mother Vanessa. On June 18, 702's LeMisha gave birth to her son Tony Lyndon and left in order to take care of her son. A rumour was circulated online that the show's run ended after slime was dumped on the puppet during a taping of Figure It Out, permanently staining it. The album spawned the 3 hit singles: "Steelo", "All I Want" and "Get It Together". 1) The music. Visit Sitcoms Online for sitcom news, message boards, links, theme songs, and more. The Grinstead sisters, the remaining members of 702, decided to retake their place in the spotlight and enlisted Cree Le'More now known as just "Cree", to replace Meelah. She and Andre can't wait for the boys to go to college, and the couple will do anything to get Skeeter and Bobby out of their hair. It sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. Cousin Skeeter first aired on September 1, 1998 on Nickelodeon, sharing the 8–9 pm programming block with The Wild Thornberrys. In 2006, 702 appeared on the independent album E Sharp Presents. The album earned them two Soul Train Lady of Soul Award nominations later in 2003. Although the series was shot in a single-camera format, the show used a laugh track. [6] The composition of that group was Misha, Irish and Orish Grinstead but the cd cover image from their second album "702" appears on the cover. The show's theme song is a parody of 702's 1996 hit "Steelo", written by Missy Elliott. As the convention was nearing a close, they met Michael Bivins (of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe) who agreed to work with the sisters. Cousin Skeeter received mixed reviews. It starred Robert Ri'chard as Bobby, a young boy whose life changed when his strange cousin Skeeter came to live with his family. The first single from the album "Where My Girls At?" "Steelo" with altered lyrics was used as the theme song to the Nickelodeon television show Cousin Skeeter and "All I Want" was featured in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger, based on the sketch from series All That, where they also performed. II. Waynehead. The show premiered following the iCarly TV movie iGo to Japan.This show also premiered on YTV on March 5, 2009 and after … Cousin Skeeter was one of many shows at this time to touch on the idea of multicultural themes in television around this time, with notable shows such as The Brothers García originating around this time as well. Music/Sounds: Originally, it was a line from a character from the preceding show: 1. True Jackson, VP is an American television series aimed at teenagers, which premiered on November 8, 2008 and ended on August 20, 2011 on Nickelodeon. Continuing as a trio, they released their debut single "Steelo" with great success. Cousin Skeeter was one of … The group then disbanded in 2006. 702 – Cousin Skeeter Theme Song Lyrics. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of 702 lyrics. The group worked with singers Mario Winans, Faith Evans and Clipse "Steelo" with altered lyrics was used as the theme song to the Nickelodeon television show Cousin Skeeter and "All I Want" was featured in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger, based on the sketch from series All That, where they also performed 98 and I Still Love You" at No. Here's just five ways Cousin Skeeter is the perfect show for any of us jonesing for a late '90s nostalgia trip. Ray Richmond, a writer for Variety, found the content borderline offensive, calling it an "a half-hour entrant in Nickelodeon’s primetime "Nickel-O-Zone" lineup" that sends "TVs view of black culture careening back to the Stone Age". C-bear & Jamal. They get themselves into all sorts of funny situations. [3], According to a Variety article from February 1999, Cousin Skeeter was "consistently ranked as the top-rated live-action series for the [Nickelodeon] network". Robert Ri'chard as Bobby. They also appeared on Elliott's debut album Supa Dupa Fly on her 1998 song "Beep Me 911", which reached No. With the return of Kameelah Williams, they released the album Star which is mostly remembered for the single "I Still Love You". Cousin Skeeter is an American children's sitcom, that originally aired on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2001. [2] Others note that the contrast between Bobby and Skeeter is meant to act as a kind of role model for children, but the message is lost in the strange behavior of Skeeter. Duke - Bobby's friend Duke appeared in the first and second seasons of the series. They also made a cameo in the 1999 ABC-TV movie Double Platinum starring Brandy and Diana Ross. Fridge Brilliance. The theme song for the American TV show Family Guy, created by Walter Murphy. did. After 6 months in the group Tiffany would depart for a solo career. A writer from The Hollywood Reporter described the shows characters as "undeveloped" and "dependent on a one-liner approach". Gullah Gullah Island. 702, before releasing their second album, had also sung the national anthem for the WNBA season opener. "You Don't Know" and "Gotta Leave" were released but failed reach the success "Where My Girls At? Overview. Skeeter frequently causes mischief, which is often balanced out by Bobby having to correct the situation. FX/SFX: The unfolding letters. 2. In 1999 the trio released the most famous 702 song called "Where My Girls At?" With Williams returning to the group, replacing Cree Lamore, 702 returned to record their third album. Meagan Good as Bobby's friend Nina. Special Effects Failure: The sock on Skeeter's arm with the puppeteer's arm is … There are folks that know about a song that have it in their head, and then find out that it's part of a show afterwards,” Kurt Farquhar, theme song composer for Cousin Skeeter… 10 Pop single on the Billboard charts. Irish, her twin sister Orish, and LeMisha occasionally sang in the lobby of Caesars Palace where they were discovered by actor/comedian Sinbad. Cousin Skeeter (Theme song was the only good thing about this show) Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. The single spent months on the chart, became nominated for the song of the year, and gained them a 1999 Soul Train Lady of Soul Award nomination. Young Artist Award nominated for best performance in a TV Drama or Comedy series - Leading Young Actor: Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special: Outstanding Youth or Children's Series/Special, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs: Johnathan Winfrey, Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Guest Starring Young Performer: Rachel Glenn. 3 R&B single and a No. In 2000, 702 along with Eric Benét were Brian McKnight's opening act for his tour supporting his album Back at One. Sister, sister Talk about a two-way twister Shaking up the family tree With sibling synchronicity Sister, sister Never knew how much I missed ya Now that everybody knows … A few episodes show that Skeeter knows celebrities like MC Lyte and Michael Jordan to name a couple, so they're more than likely friends of Skeeter's In-Universe. The group was originally a quartet featuring the Grinstead sisters, which included identical twins Irish and Orish (born June 2, 1980 in Houston, TX),[2][3] their older sister LeMisha (born June 10, 1978 in Houston, TX),[4] and Amelia Childs whom they debuted as featured artists on Subway's hit single "This Lil' Game We Play". The theme song is a remix to their song “Steelo”. on the album 702 which gained a high level of success for the group selling 1,000,000 copies in the United States. [5] "Sweeta than Suga," as they were then called (Sinbad suggested the name), came in second in the competition. The show's theme song is a parody of 702's 1996 hit "Steelo", written by Missy Elliott. In 2010, Williams confirmed via her official Twitter that she was now permanently solo and is currently working on her solo album. The show's theme song is a parody of 702's 1996 hit "Steelo", written by Missy Elliott. She can be seen as one of the original four members of 702 in the video, "This Lil' Game We Play" with Subway and has a brief cameo in the video, “Steelo”. Their debut album, No Doubt shot to No. She briefly became the new protégé of Faith Evans and signed a deal to be managed by Faith and her husband, Todd Russaw, under their Pedigree MGI Management. You know how he does, and you how he flows All I wanna do is hug ya cause I like your steelo And I dig the way you move, and the way you do your thing Skeeter keep it comin' on 'cause we'll love you plain same The show's theme song is an alternate version of 702's 1996 hit "Steelo", written by Missy Elliott. Their first released album No Doubt in 1996, sold 500,000 copies in the United States. The opening theme song is performed by the band 702, and a couple other Nickelodeon shows have famous musicians singing their open themes as well. I'm not sure the exact lyrics but its something like "they can take away your moves and the way you do your thing baby keep it comin on..." I don't know if its can or can't but thats like the chorus and it used to be a song for an old show on the nick or disney channel but its by an old school girls r&b group..any ideas? Starter pack for a Black child living in the 90’s. Amelia and Orish were removed from the group due to Mike Bivens not favoring their voices and were briefly replaced by classmates Tiffany Villarreal and Kameelah Williams. "My Friend" was featured on the soundtrack to Men in Black. Orish took her place during LeMisha's brief absence.

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