702 - Steelo

For 702, their hit debut song was Steelo for their debut album No Doubt (1996) featuring Missy Elliot. 

Given the nature of the brief and the artist chosen, Steelo is an appropriate word to explore.

Steelo is slang for Style.
Style is a key aspect that helps RnB artists distinguish themselves and create their own personality. 

'Style' in design is a contested quality that depends on the viewpoint of modernism or postmodernism. Modernism views style as a superfluous quality that hinders the effectiveness of design, whereas in postmodernism, style is encouraged and can be used to reflect the designer and the cultural period.

Therefore the cover art's design will be based on style, given the context of the albums release. 

Song Statistics

2nd song on the album.

4:16 minutes long

Released - 27/8/1996
Recorded - 5/1996

It reached #32 on Billboard Hot 100 chart and by February 1997, it was certified gold after exceeding 500,000 copies sold. 

3 singers

Emotions of the song

Laid back
Lust
Love
Longing
Honesty
Curiosity
Excitement
Confidence