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, Tiffany joined R&B girl group 702 as replacements for Orish Grinstead and Amelia Cruz, alongside Kameelah Williams. She later left the group to pursue a solo career and signed with RCA Records, where Missy Elliott served as executive producer on her debut album. The closure of RCA led to the shelving of the album.