In 1996, she briefly joined R&B girl group 702 along with Kameelah Williams as replacements for original members Orish Grinstead and Amelia Cruz, Tiffany later departed the group for a solo career and signed to RCA Records. Missy Elliott was enlisted as the executive producer for her debut. However, due to the folding of RCA, Villarreal's debut album was shelved.
In 1996, she joined R&B girl group 702 as replacements for original members Orish Grinstead and Amelia Cruz alongside Kameelah Williams. Tiffany later left the group to pursue a solo career and signed with RCA Records. Missy Elliott was enlisted as the executive producer for her debut album. However, due to the closure of RCA, Villarreal's debut album was shelved.