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| name = Mis-Teeq
| name = Mis-Teeq
| image = Mis_Teeq_13.jpg
| image = Mis_Teeq_13.jpg
| caption = From left to right: Su-Elise Nash, Sabrina Washington, and Alesha Dixon
| caption = From left to right: Su-Elise Nash, Sabrina Washington, and Alesha Dixon
| background = group_or_band
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| origin = [[London]], England
| origin = [[London]], England
| alias = <!-- Do not add "Face2Face" here; the documentation at template:Infobox musical artist says "For listing official stage names for the act or solo artist" (i.e. not former names) -->
| alias = Face2Face
| genre = {{hlist|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]|[[UK garage]]|[[Hip hop music|hip hop]]<ref name="allmusic">{{allmusic|artist|mn0000423776/biography|author=Ed Nimmervoll|access-date=21 December 2019}}</ref>}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]|[[UK garage]]|[[Hip hop music|hip hop]]<ref name="allmusic">{{allmusic|artist|mn0000423776/biography|author=Ed Nimmervoll|access-date=21 December 2019}}</ref>}}
| years_active = 1997–2005
| years_active = 2000–2005
| label = {{hlist|[[Telstar Records|Telstar]]|[[Warner Music Group|Warner]]|[[Reprise Records|Reprise]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Telstar Records|Telstar]]|[[Warner Music Group|Warner]]|[[Reprise Records|Reprise]]}}
| former_members = *[[Sabrina Washington]]
| past_members = *[[Sabrina Washington]]
*[[Alesha Dixon]]
*[[Alesha Dixon]]
*[[Su-Elise Nash]]
*[[Su-Elise Nash]]
*[[Zena McNally]]
*[[Zena McNally]]
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]|[[Baby Cham]]|[[Joe (singer)|Joe]]|[[So Solid Crew]]|[[Salaam Remi]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]|[[Baby Cham]]|[[Joe (singer)|Joe]]|[[So Solid Crew]]|[[Salaam Remi]]}}
}}
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'''Mis-Teeq''' were a British [[girl group]], consisting of [[Alesha Dixon]], [[Su-Elise Nash]] and [[Sabrina Washington]]. They had two top-ten albums and seven consecutive top-ten singles, with chart-topping success on the [[UK Singles Chart]] as well as across Europe, Asia, Australasia and the US. The group had originally been a [[quartet]] with [[Zena McNally]] who left in January 2001.
'''Mis-Teeq''' was a British [[girl group]], consisting of [[Alesha Dixon]], [[Su-Elise Nash]] and [[Sabrina Washington]]. They were active from 2000–2005.<ref name="guardian" />


The second line-up released their debut studio album ''[[Lickin' on Both Sides]]'' on 27 October 2001, which peaked at number three on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and was certified double platinum.
Mis-Teeq had two top-ten albums and seven consecutive top-ten singles on the [[UK Singles Chart]], as well as success across Europe, Asia, Australia and the US. Their debut studio album ''[[Lickin' on Both Sides]]'' on 27 October 2001, peaked at number three on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and was certified double platinum.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Albums Chart, 5 April 2003 - 11 April 2003 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20030406/7502/ |website=Official Charts}}</ref>


The album featured the group's first five singles, all of which became UK Top 10 hits, including their debut single "[[Why? (Mis-Teeq song)|Why?]]" with McNally and "[[All I Want (Mis-Teeq song)|All I Want]]".
The album featured the group's first five singles, all of which became UK top 10 hits, including their debut single "[[Why? (Mis-Teeq song)|Why?]]" with McNally and "[[All I Want (Mis-Teeq song)|All I Want]]". On 29 March 2003, following a hiatus, they released their second studio album ''[[Eye Candy (album)|Eye Candy]]'', also a double platinum success. This album featured their biggest international hit "[[Scandalous (Mis-Teeq song)|Scandalous]]", which peaked at No. 2 on the United States ''Billboard'' Dance charts. The group announced in February 2005 that they would be splitting to pursue solo careers, owing to the demise of their record label [[Telstar Records]]. They released a [[Greatest Hits (Mis-Teeq album)|greatest hits album]] on 25 April 2005 to coincide with their separation.

On 29 March 2003, following a hiatus, they released their second studio album ''[[Eye Candy (album)|Eye Candy]]'', also a double platinum success. This album featured their biggest international hit "[[Scandalous (Mis-Teeq song)|Scandalous]]", which peaked at No.2 on the United States Billboard Dance charts.

The group announced in February 2005 that they would be splitting to pursue solo careers, owing to the demise of their record label [[Telstar Records]]. They released a [[Greatest Hits (Mis-Teeq album)|greatest hits album]] on 25 April 2005 to coincide with their separation.


==History==
==History==
===1997–2001: Formation and line-up changes===
===1997–2001: Formation and line-up changes===
[[Alesha Dixon]] and [[Sabrina Washington]] met in 1997 at Dance Attic studios in [[Fulham]] through Louise Porter, who was putting together a group for her production company Big Out Ltd.<ref name="guardian">{{cite web|first=Deirdre |last=Donovan|title=It's a girl thing |url=https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2002/feb/17/life1.lifemagazine6 |work=[[The Observer]]. [[The Guardian]]|date=17 February 2002 |access-date=4 March 2013}}</ref> The two worked with Louise Porter for a couple of years before being joined by [[Tina Barrett]] to form a trio performing singing and dancing.<ref name="musiceyez"/> They were named '''Face2Face''', were unsigned, and all band members still worked day jobs. Barrett left to join [[S Club 7]] after a successful audition for [[Simon Fuller]]<ref name="musiceyez">{{cite web|title=Music Eyz Interview With Tina Barrett|url=http://musiceyz.co.uk/2012/09/26/interview-with-tina-barrett/|work=Music Eyz |date=26 September 2012 |access-date=4 March 2013}}</ref> and was replaced by [[Zena McNally]] and [[Su-Elise Nash]].<ref name="situation">{{cite web|first=Annika|last=Allen|title=Featuring Zena|url=http://www.thesituation.co.uk/ukartists/zena/zena.html|work=The Situation|access-date=4 March 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822004648/http://www.thesituation.co.uk/ukartists/zena/zena.html|archive-date=22 August 2011}}</ref> Their then producer David Brant (writer of their first two hit singles, "[[Why? (Mis-Teeq song)|Why?]]" and "All I Want") introduced them via DJ Darren Stokes (TinTinOut) to Inferno Records (sub pop) A&R man Pat Travers, who went on to sign them to [[Telstar Records]] and changed their name to Mis-Teeq. After months of recording—including sessions with producers [[Norway|Norwegian]] duo [[Stargate (production team)|Stargate]] along with Brant (Vybrant Music), [[Ed Case]], [[Blacksmith]], [[Rishi Rich]], and [[Ceri Evans (Sunship)|Ceri Evans]]—Mis-Teeq released their debut single in 2001, "Why?", a [[Latin music (genre)|Latin]]-flavoured mid-tempo song co-written and produced by Brant. A [[UK garage|garage]] [[remix]] by Matt "Jam" Lamont soon became a success in the underground [[UK garage]] scene, and as a result a second [[music video]] for the song was filmed and released. "Why" became a hit on the [[UK Singles Chart]] with a peak position of number eight. McNally decided to leave the line-up in January 2001 saying she felt unhappy about "an unbalance in the group".<ref name="situation"/>
[[Alesha Dixon]] and [[Sabrina Washington]] met in 1997 at Dance Attic studios in [[Fulham]] through Louise Porter, who was putting together a group for her production company Big Out Ltd.<ref name="guardian">{{cite web|first=Deirdre |last=Donovan|title=It's a girl thing |url=https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2002/feb/17/life1.lifemagazine6 |work=[[The Observer]]. [[The Guardian]]|date=17 February 2002 |access-date=4 March 2013}}</ref> The two worked with Louise Porter for a couple of years before being joined by [[Tina Barrett]] to form a trio performing singing and dancing.<ref name="musiceyez"/> They were named '''Face2Face''', were unsigned, and all band members still worked day jobs. Barrett left to join [[S Club 7]] after a successful audition for [[Simon Fuller]]<ref name="musiceyez">{{cite web|title=Music Eyz Interview With Tina Barrett|url=http://musiceyz.co.uk/2012/09/26/interview-with-tina-barrett/|work=Music Eyz |date=26 September 2012 |access-date=4 March 2013}}</ref> and was replaced by [[Zena McNally]] and [[Su-Elise Nash]].<ref name="situation">{{cite web|first=Annika|last=Allen|title=Featuring Zena|url=http://www.thesituation.co.uk/ukartists/zena/zena.html|work=The Situation|access-date=4 March 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822004648/http://www.thesituation.co.uk/ukartists/zena/zena.html|archive-date=22 August 2011}}</ref> Their then producer David Brant (writer of their first two hit singles, "[[Why? (Mis-Teeq song)|Why?]]" and "All I Want") introduced them via DJ Darren Stokes (TinTinOut) to Inferno Records (sub pop) A&R man Pat Travers, who went on to sign them to [[Telstar Records]] and changed their name to Mis-Teeq. After months of recording—including sessions with producers [[Norway|Norwegian]] duo [[Stargate (production team)|Stargate]] along with Brant (Vybrant Music), [[Ed Case (musician)|Ed Case]], [[Blacksmith (musical group)|Blacksmith]], [[Rishi Rich]], and [[Ceri Evans (Sunship)|Ceri Evans]]—Mis-Teeq released their debut single in 2001, "Why?", a [[Latin music (genre)|Latin]]-flavoured mid-tempo song co-written and produced by Brant. A [[UK garage|garage]] [[remix]] by Matt "Jam" Lamont soon became a success in the underground [[UK garage]] scene, and as a result a second [[music video]] for the song was filmed and released. "Why" became a hit on the [[UK Singles Chart]] with a peak position of number eight. McNally decided to leave the line-up in January 2001 saying she felt unhappy about "an unbalance in the group".<ref name="situation"/>


===2001–2002: ''Lickin' on Both Sides'', touring and hiatus===
===2001–2002: ''Lickin' on Both Sides'' and touring===
The three remaining members went on to release their second single "All I Want" in June 2001. It was co-written and originally produced by David Brant, and produced and remixed by [[Ceri Evans (Sunship)|Ceri Evans]] (also known as Sunship). The song topped the success of the trio's debut single, becoming a number 2 hit in the UK and simultaneously entering the top 30 of the [[Australian Recording Industry Association|Australian singles chart]]. The group finally released their debut album ''[[Lickin' on Both Sides]]'' on 27 October 2001.
The three remaining members went on to release their second single "All I Want" in June 2001. It was co-written and originally produced by David Brant, and produced and remixed by [[Ceri Evans (Sunship)|Ceri Evans]] (also known as Sunship). The song topped the success of the trio's debut single, becoming a number 2 hit in the UK and simultaneously entering the top 30 of the [[Australian Recording Industry Association|Australian singles chart]]. The group finally released their debut album ''[[Lickin' on Both Sides]]'' on 27 October 2001. It was certified [[Music recording certification|Platinum]] by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] on 7 September, 2001.<ref>{{cite web |title=BRIT Certified |url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/brit-certified/ |website=BPI |access-date=12 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


Nevertheless, Mis-Teeq saw instant international success with their Stargate-produced third single "One Night Stand". While the song peaked at number 5 on the UK singles chart, it also entered the top 20 in Australia, [[New Zealand]], [[Norway]], and [[Denmark]]. In 2002, the band's fourth single, "B with Me", continued the group's remarkable sales with another top 10 entry in the UK; once again entering at number 5. The last release from ''Lickin' on Both Sides'' was a double A-side of "Roll on" and the [[Montell Jordan]] cover "[[This Is How We Do It]]", latter song being featured on the soundtrack for [[Ali G]]'s 2002 film ''[[Ali G Indahouse]]''. This release entered the charts at number 7 on 29 June 2002. The band supported [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]] on his UK tour in 2002.
Nevertheless, Mis-Teeq saw instant international success with their Stargate-produced third single "One Night Stand". While the song peaked at number 5 on the UK singles chart, it also entered the top 20 in Australia, [[New Zealand]], [[Norway]], and [[Denmark]]. In 2002, the band's fourth single, "B with Me", continued the group's remarkable sales with another top 10 entry in the UK; once again entering at number 5. The last release from ''Lickin' on Both Sides'' was a double A-side of "Roll on" and the [[Montell Jordan]] cover "[[This Is How We Do It]]", latter song being featured on the soundtrack for [[Ali G]]'s 2002 film ''[[Ali G Indahouse]]''. This release entered the charts at number 7 on 29 June 2002. The band supported [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]] on his UK tour in 2002.


===2003–2005: ''Eye Candy'', international breakthrough and split===
===2003–2005: ''Eye Candy'', international breakthrough and split===
Returning from a short hiatus, Mis-Teeq released their second album, ''[[Eye Candy (album)|Eye Candy]]'' on 29 March 2003. The album featured production by Stargate, Ed Case, [[Salaam Remi]], singer [[Joe (singer)|Joe]], Delroy "D-Roy" Andrews and [[Jermaine Dupri]] and debuted at its peak position of number 6 on the [[UK Albums Chart]]<ref name=>"https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20030406/7502"</ref>{{refn|group=a|name=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20030406/7502|Please note that it doesn't automatically show up, you need to add category "albums" and certification "gold" then enter the name!}} While ''Eye Candy'''s sales failed to link on the sudden success of ''Lickin' on Both Sides'', pre-released lead single "[[Scandalous (Mis-Teeq song)|Scandalous]]" became the group's most successful single by then: It reached number 2 in the UK and top 10 in [[Ireland]], [[New Zealand]], Australia, and Denmark.
Returning from a short hiatus, Mis-Teeq released their second album, ''[[Eye Candy (album)|Eye Candy]]'' on 29 March 2003. The album featured production by Stargate, Ed Case, [[Salaam Remi]], singer [[Joe (singer)|Joe]], Delroy "D-Roy" Andrews and [[Jermaine Dupri]] and debuted at its peak position of number 6 on the [[UK Albums Chart]]<ref name="">https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20030406/7502/"</ref>{{refn|group=a|name=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20030406/7502|Please note that it doesn't automatically show up, you need to add category "albums" and certification "gold" then enter the name!}} While ''Eye Candy'''s sales failed to link on the sudden success of ''Lickin' on Both Sides'', pre-released lead single "[[Scandalous (Mis-Teeq song)|Scandalous]]" became the group's most successful single by then: It reached number 2 in the UK and top 10 in [[Ireland]], [[New Zealand]], Australia, and Denmark.


In June 2003, the album's second single "[[Can't Get It Back]]" became the band's seventh and final domestic top ten single. Originally a remake of the same-titled unreleased [[Blaque]] single from 2002, Mis-Teeq and Telstar agreed not to use album version, instead releasing the alternate "Ignorants Radio Edit" as an official single version which entered the UK charts at number 8 on 12 July 2003. The song also was included on a Special Edition of ''Eye Candy'' which was released in December of the same year and spawned a third single with "Style". The song peaked at number 13.
In June 2003, the album's second single "[[Can't Get It Back]]" became the band's seventh and final domestic top ten single. Originally a remake of the same-titled unreleased [[Blaque]] single from 2002, Mis-Teeq and Telstar agreed not to use album version, instead releasing the alternate "Ignorants Radio Edit" as an official single version which entered the UK charts at number 8 on 12 July 2003. The song also was included on a Special Edition of ''Eye Candy'' which was released in December of the same year and spawned a third single with "Style". The song peaked at number 13.
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"[[Scandalous (Mis-Teeq song)|Scandalous]]" was released in the [[United States|US]] in May 2004 (under another label, Reprise Records) and reached number 35 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart in June, making it their only single to chart in the US. The song was featured as the theme of the film ''[[Catwoman (film)|Catwoman]]'', starring [[Halle Berry]], in Summer 2004.
"[[Scandalous (Mis-Teeq song)|Scandalous]]" was released in the [[United States|US]] in May 2004 (under another label, Reprise Records) and reached number 35 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart in June, making it their only single to chart in the US. The song was featured as the theme of the film ''[[Catwoman (film)|Catwoman]]'', starring [[Halle Berry]], in Summer 2004.


Also in 2004, Mis-Teeq began touring the US. After appearing on television shows such as Jimmy Kimmel, Pepsi smash and Carson Daly, the girls had built up their fan base. Unfortunately in 2005, the demise of their record label Telstar left Mis-Teeq in a situation where they were unsure of where to go or what to do next. Following the major release of their third album [[Mis-Teeq (album)|''Mis-Teeq'']] and the single "[[Scandalous (Mis-Teeq song)|Scandalous]]" in 2004, the band's [[record label]] [[Telstar Records]] went bankrupt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/05/08/alehsa-dixon-reveals-all-about-her-rollercoaster-career-115875-21342665/|title=Alehsa Dixon reveals all about her rollercoaster career - 3am & Mirror Online|work=Daily Mirror|date=8 May 2009|access-date=16 April 2012}}</ref>
Also in 2004, Mis-Teeq began touring the US. After appearing on television shows such as Jimmy Kimmel, Pepsi smash and Carson Daly, the girls had built up their fan base. Following the release of their third album [[Mis-Teeq (album)|''Mis-Teeq'']] and the single "[[Scandalous (Mis-Teeq song)|Scandalous]]" in 2004, the band's [[record label]] [[Telstar Records]] went bankrupt, leaving them with no direction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/05/08/alehsa-dixon-reveals-all-about-her-rollercoaster-career-115875-21342665/|title=Alehsa Dixon reveals all about her rollercoaster career - 3am & Mirror Online|work=Daily Mirror|date=8 May 2009|access-date=16 April 2012}}</ref>


After the announcement of their split in 2005, they released a compilation album, ''Greatest Hits'', containing a new track, a cover of [[the Andrews Sisters]] 1940s song "Shoo Shoo Baby", and they were awarded a 2005 [[Soul Train]] Lady of Soul Nomination for Best R&B/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo for their album ''Mis-Teeq''.
After the announcement of their split in February 2005, they released a compilation album, ''Greatest Hits'', containing a new track, a cover of [[the Andrews Sisters]] 1940s song "Shoo Shoo Baby", and they were awarded a 2005 [[Soul Train]] Lady of Soul Nomination for Best R&B/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo for their album ''Mis-Teeq''.


On 9 February 2011, it was reported that the group were in talks to reform for a comeback tour but this was denied by Dixon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a302822/mis-teeq-to-reunite-for-tour.html |title=Mis-Teeq to reunite for tour? - Music News |work=Digital Spy |date=9 February 2011 |access-date=4 June 2014}}</ref> Two years later, Dixon said that she would never rule out a reunion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a449321/mis-teeq-reunion-would-have-to-be-organic-says-alesha-dixon.html |title=Mis-Teeq reunion would have to be organic, says Alesha Dixon - Music News |work=Digital Spy |date=8 January 2013 |access-date=4 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a452473/mis-teeq-to-meet-about-possible-reunion-confirms-alesha-dixon.html |title=Mis-Teeq to meet about possible reunion, confirms Alesha Dixon - Music News |work=Digital Spy |date=21 January 2013 |access-date=4 June 2014}}</ref> In September 2014, Su-Elise stated in an interview with ''Fashion Plus Magazine'' that the group were in talks and were working on a reunion album.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fashionplusmagazine.com/interview-su-elise-nash-announces-potential-mis-teeq-reunion/ |title=Interview: Su-Elise Nash Announces 'Potential Mis-Teeq Reunion' |publisher=Fashion Plus Magazine |date=9 November 2014 |access-date=9 November 2014}}</ref>
On 9 February 2011, it was reported that the group were in talks to reform for a comeback tour but this was denied by Dixon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a302822/mis-teeq-to-reunite-for-tour.html |title=Mis-Teeq to reunite for tour? - Music News |work=Digital Spy |date=9 February 2011 |access-date=4 June 2014}}</ref> Two years later, Dixon said that she would never rule out a reunion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a449321/mis-teeq-reunion-would-have-to-be-organic-says-alesha-dixon.html |title=Mis-Teeq reunion would have to be organic, says Alesha Dixon - Music News |work=Digital Spy |date=8 January 2013 |access-date=4 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a452473/mis-teeq-to-meet-about-possible-reunion-confirms-alesha-dixon.html |title=Mis-Teeq to meet about possible reunion, confirms Alesha Dixon - Music News |work=Digital Spy |date=21 January 2013 |access-date=4 June 2014}}</ref> In September 2014, Su-Elise stated in an interview with ''Fashion Plus Magazine'' that the group were in talks and were working on a reunion album.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fashionplusmagazine.com/interview-su-elise-nash-announces-potential-mis-teeq-reunion/ |title=Interview: Su-Elise Nash Announces 'Potential Mis-Teeq Reunion' |publisher=Fashion Plus Magazine |date=9 November 2014 |access-date=9 November 2014}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
'''[[Alesha Dixon]]''' was the group's rapper and joined in 1999, alongside Washington. She would also frequently take on second lead vocals on the group's records. However, she was best known for her distinct sounding rapping voice and usually sung live in performances for the group. Following the group's split, Dixon went on to embark on a highly successful solo career, releasing four studio albums to date and appearing on TV—firstly as a winning competitor and then as a judge on ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]'' and currently on ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]''. As well as ''Strictly Come Dancing'' and ''Britain's Got Talent'', Dixon also hosts ''[[Alesha's Street Dance Stars]]'' on [[CBBC (TV channel)|CBBC]].


* [[Alesha Dixon]] (2000–2005)
'''[[Su-Elise Nash]]''', who joined the group in 1999, was the group's backing singer. Her vocals were rarely heard on the group's records. However, she added a lower register vocal to many of the group's harmonies, which was contribution to the group's sound. She was also a rapper, but only rapped on two of the group's records. Following the group's split, Nash has stayed out of the public eye.
* [[Sabrina Washington]] (2000–2005)

* [[Su-Elise Nash]] (2000–2005)
'''[[Sabrina Washington]]''' was the group's lead singer and joined the group in 1999 alongside Dixon. Sabrina had a very strong voice and would also rap on occasion. Following the group's split, Washington appeared on ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!]]'' in 2010, and launched her solo career the same year. As of 2013, Washington was working on her debut solo album.
* [[Zena McNally]] (2000-2001)

'''[[Zena McNally]]''' joined the group in 1999 and released only one single with the group before leaving in 2001, Owing to wanting to pursue her own solo career. She released two solo singles in 2003, and worked as a radio presenter; she is mostly known for co-presenting on [[BBC Radio 1Xtra]]. McNally now resides in the [[United States]] with her husband [[Cory Gibbs]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
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Latest revision as of 20:33, 26 April 2024

This article is about the group. For their self-titled album, see Mis-Teeq (album).

Mis-Teeq
From left to right: Su-Elise Nash, Sabrina Washington, and Alesha Dixon
From left to right: Su-Elise Nash, Sabrina Washington, and Alesha Dixon
Background information
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Years active2000–2005
Labels
Past members

Mis-Teeq was a British girl group, consisting of Alesha Dixon, Su-Elise Nash and Sabrina Washington. They were active from 2000–2005.[2]

Mis-Teeq had two top-ten albums and seven consecutive top-ten singles on the UK Singles Chart, as well as success across Europe, Asia, Australia and the US. Their debut studio album Lickin' on Both Sides on 27 October 2001, peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and was certified double platinum.[3]

The album featured the group's first five singles, all of which became UK top 10 hits, including their debut single "Why?" with McNally and "All I Want". On 29 March 2003, following a hiatus, they released their second studio album Eye Candy, also a double platinum success. This album featured their biggest international hit "Scandalous", which peaked at No. 2 on the United States Billboard Dance charts. The group announced in February 2005 that they would be splitting to pursue solo careers, owing to the demise of their record label Telstar Records. They released a greatest hits album on 25 April 2005 to coincide with their separation.

History[edit]

1997–2001: Formation and line-up changes[edit]

Alesha Dixon and Sabrina Washington met in 1997 at Dance Attic studios in Fulham through Louise Porter, who was putting together a group for her production company Big Out Ltd.[2] The two worked with Louise Porter for a couple of years before being joined by Tina Barrett to form a trio performing singing and dancing.[4] They were named Face2Face, were unsigned, and all band members still worked day jobs. Barrett left to join S Club 7 after a successful audition for Simon Fuller[4] and was replaced by Zena McNally and Su-Elise Nash.[5] Their then producer David Brant (writer of their first two hit singles, "Why?" and "All I Want") introduced them via DJ Darren Stokes (TinTinOut) to Inferno Records (sub pop) A&R man Pat Travers, who went on to sign them to Telstar Records and changed their name to Mis-Teeq. After months of recording—including sessions with producers Norwegian duo Stargate along with Brant (Vybrant Music), Ed Case, Blacksmith, Rishi Rich, and Ceri Evans—Mis-Teeq released their debut single in 2001, "Why?", a Latin-flavoured mid-tempo song co-written and produced by Brant. A garage remix by Matt "Jam" Lamont soon became a success in the underground UK garage scene, and as a result a second music video for the song was filmed and released. "Why" became a hit on the UK Singles Chart with a peak position of number eight. McNally decided to leave the line-up in January 2001 saying she felt unhappy about "an unbalance in the group".[5]

2001–2002: Lickin' on Both Sides and touring[edit]

The three remaining members went on to release their second single "All I Want" in June 2001. It was co-written and originally produced by David Brant, and produced and remixed by Ceri Evans (also known as Sunship). The song topped the success of the trio's debut single, becoming a number 2 hit in the UK and simultaneously entering the top 30 of the Australian singles chart. The group finally released their debut album Lickin' on Both Sides on 27 October 2001. It was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry on 7 September, 2001.[6]

Nevertheless, Mis-Teeq saw instant international success with their Stargate-produced third single "One Night Stand". While the song peaked at number 5 on the UK singles chart, it also entered the top 20 in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and Denmark. In 2002, the band's fourth single, "B with Me", continued the group's remarkable sales with another top 10 entry in the UK; once again entering at number 5. The last release from Lickin' on Both Sides was a double A-side of "Roll on" and the Montell Jordan cover "This Is How We Do It", latter song being featured on the soundtrack for Ali G's 2002 film Ali G Indahouse. This release entered the charts at number 7 on 29 June 2002. The band supported Shaggy on his UK tour in 2002.

2003–2005: Eye Candy, international breakthrough and split[edit]

Returning from a short hiatus, Mis-Teeq released their second album, Eye Candy on 29 March 2003. The album featured production by Stargate, Ed Case, Salaam Remi, singer Joe, Delroy "D-Roy" Andrews and Jermaine Dupri and debuted at its peak position of number 6 on the UK Albums Chart[7][a 1] While Eye Candy's sales failed to link on the sudden success of Lickin' on Both Sides, pre-released lead single "Scandalous" became the group's most successful single by then: It reached number 2 in the UK and top 10 in Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and Denmark.

In June 2003, the album's second single "Can't Get It Back" became the band's seventh and final domestic top ten single. Originally a remake of the same-titled unreleased Blaque single from 2002, Mis-Teeq and Telstar agreed not to use album version, instead releasing the alternate "Ignorants Radio Edit" as an official single version which entered the UK charts at number 8 on 12 July 2003. The song also was included on a Special Edition of Eye Candy which was released in December of the same year and spawned a third single with "Style". The song peaked at number 13.

"Scandalous" was released in the US in May 2004 (under another label, Reprise Records) and reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in June, making it their only single to chart in the US. The song was featured as the theme of the film Catwoman, starring Halle Berry, in Summer 2004.

Also in 2004, Mis-Teeq began touring the US. After appearing on television shows such as Jimmy Kimmel, Pepsi smash and Carson Daly, the girls had built up their fan base. Following the release of their third album Mis-Teeq and the single "Scandalous" in 2004, the band's record label Telstar Records went bankrupt, leaving them with no direction.[8]

After the announcement of their split in February 2005, they released a compilation album, Greatest Hits, containing a new track, a cover of the Andrews Sisters 1940s song "Shoo Shoo Baby", and they were awarded a 2005 Soul Train Lady of Soul Nomination for Best R&B/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo for their album Mis-Teeq.

On 9 February 2011, it was reported that the group were in talks to reform for a comeback tour but this was denied by Dixon.[9] Two years later, Dixon said that she would never rule out a reunion.[10][11] In September 2014, Su-Elise stated in an interview with Fashion Plus Magazine that the group were in talks and were working on a reunion album.[12]

Members[edit]

Discography[edit]

Main article: Mis-Teeq discography

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ed Nimmervoll. Mis-Teeq at AllMusic. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b Donovan, Deirdre (17 February 2002). "It's a girl thing". The Observer. The Guardian. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Official Albums Chart, 5 April 2003 - 11 April 2003". Official Charts.
  4. ^ a b "Music Eyz Interview With Tina Barrett". Music Eyz. 26 September 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  5. ^ a b Allen, Annika. "Featuring Zena". The Situation. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  6. ^ "BRIT Certified". BPI. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  7. ^ https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20030406/7502/"
  8. ^ "Alehsa Dixon reveals all about her rollercoaster career - 3am & Mirror Online". Daily Mirror. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  9. ^ "Mis-Teeq to reunite for tour? - Music News". Digital Spy. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  10. ^ "Mis-Teeq reunion would have to be organic, says Alesha Dixon - Music News". Digital Spy. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  11. ^ "Mis-Teeq to meet about possible reunion, confirms Alesha Dixon - Music News". Digital Spy. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  12. ^ "Interview: Su-Elise Nash Announces 'Potential Mis-Teeq Reunion'". Fashion Plus Magazine. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  1. ^ Please note that it doesn't automatically show up, you need to add category "albums" and certification "gold" then enter the name!

External links[edit]

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