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"Steelo" is the debut single by American R&B group 702 recorded for the group's debut album ''
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'' (1996). The song, which features hip hop artist
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, was released as the first single for the album on August 27, 1996. The song peaked at number 32 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. By February 1997 it was certified gold in sales by the
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, after sales exceeding 500,000 copies in the United States. The song contains a sample of
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's "Voices Inside My Head." An alternate version of this song serves as the intro music for the 1990s
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TV show '' Cousin Skeeter''.


Release and commercial performance

The song peaked at thirty-two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached the twelfth spot on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart. The single was certified gold in February 1997.


Critical reception

Larry Flick from ''
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'' praised the songs production calling it "infectious". He also felt that lead singer "kameelah Williams shows signs of becoming a major diva over time". Ultimately, he noted that R&B programmers "are already nibbling on this potential smash" and that it will likely draw the attention of "top 40 tastemakers within moments".


Music video

The official
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for the song was directed by Brian Luvar in 1996. Set in
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, it features choreography heavy group dance scenes, interspersed with community basketball games.
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is featured on the song as well as in the video.


Track listing

;7", 12" #"Steelo" (Radio Edit) - 3:49 (feat.
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)
#"Steelo" (LP Version) - 4:17 (feat.
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)
;7", 12" #"Steelo" (LP Version) - 4:17 (feat.
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...
)
#"Steelo" (Radio Edit) - 3:49 (feat.
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...
)
#"Steelo" (Instrumental) - 4:17 #"Steelo" (A Cappella) - 3:52 (feat.
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)
;CD Single #"Steelo" (Remix) - 3:33 (feat.
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)
#"Steelo" (LP Version) - 4:17 (feat.
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)
;CD Maxi-Single #"Steelo" (Radio Edit) - 3:59 (feat.
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)
#"Steelo" (Remix) - 3:33 (feat.
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and Brad Dacus)
#"Steelo" (LP Version) - 4:17 (feat.
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...
)
#"Steelo" (Instrumental) - 4:17 #"Steelo" (A Cappella) - 3:52 (feat.
Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...
)


Charts


Weekly charts


Year-end charts


Personnel

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. *production – Chad "Dr. Ceuss" Elliott, George Pearson, Rashad Smith *rapping – Missy Elliott *remixing – Rashad Smith *writing – Chad Elliott, Melissa Elliott, George Pearson, Gordon Sumners


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External links

{{Authority control 1996 songs 1996 debut singles 702 (group) songs Missy Elliott songs Motown singles Music videos directed by Brian Luvar Songs written by Missy Elliott Songs written by Sting (musician)