3LW
3LW | |
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Also known as | 3 Little Women |
Origin | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1999–2007 |
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Past members |
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3LW (
History
1998–2001: 3LW
In 1999, the group 3LW was formed by sisters Michelle and Tse Williams. Michelle's daughter and Tse's younger sister/niece
In 2001, 3LW recorded "
2002–2003: A Girl Can Mack and Naughton's departure
3LW spent the first half of 2002 in the studio, recording an album tentatively titled Same Game, Different Rules. The album and its intended lead single "Uh Oh" were presented to the label, who felt it did not have enough
Recording a new set of tracks, the group returned in the summer of 2002 with the
Williams and Bailon continued as a duo while using the "3LW" name, causing the press to jokingly refer to them as "2LW".[6] The departure of Naughton greatly affected the group's popularity and album sales. According to a cover story for the October 2002 issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine, Williams and Bailon said they received death threats. A Girl Can Mack's release date was pushed back a month and debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 with 53,000 copies sold in the first week.[10] After the second single released from the album, "Neva Get Enuf", underperformed, the group released a Christmas-themed LP Naughty or Nice, which failed to appear on any major Billboard charts.[11] After nationwide auditions for a new third member, fifteen year old Jessica 'J' Benson was selected as the third member and made her first public appearance with the group in March 2003.[12]
2003–2007: Canceled album and breakup
In the midst of 3LW's public drama, Bailon and Williams signed on to star in the
In 2022, three previously unreleased songs recorded in 2003-2004 – Trouble", "After This" and "How U Gonna Act" – were released on iTunes.[21][22]
In popular culture
- 3LW are featured as bonus characters in the 2001 video game NBA Street.[23]
- In January 2001, 3LW appeared in an episode of the Nickelodeon series Taina as a fictional girl group (along with the same name of this episode) called Blue Mascara where the main character (Christina Vidal) is overjoyed to become a member of the popular all-female singing group at school until they tell her that she must get rid of her best friend Renee (Khaliah Adams).[24][25][26]
- In October 2001, 3LW appeared on the Disney Channel series The Jersey in the episode "Speaking of Coleman" where after freaking out at a debate competition, Coleman Galloway (Jermaine Williams) gets a lesson in handling stage fright by jumping into the body of one of the three members of the group which in general was Kiely Williams.[27]
- In November 2002, 3LW appeared in an episode of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That.[28]
Past members
- Adrienne Bailon(1999–2007)
- Naturi Naughton (1999–2002)
- Kiely Williams (1999–2007)
- Jessica Benson (2003–2007)
Discography
- Studio albums
- 3LW (2000)
- A Girl Can Mack (2002)
- Naughty or Nice (2002)
- Point of No Return (shelved)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award |
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2001 | Soul Train Lady of Soul Award Win for "Best New R&B or Hip-Hop Artist" |
Soul Train Lady of Soul Award Win for "Album of the Year" | |
BET Award Nominated for "Best Female Group" | |
2002 | BET Award Nominated for "Best Group" |
2003 | Source Award Nominated for "Best Female R&B act"
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2003 | BET Award
"Nominated for "Best Group" |
2003 | Soul Train Music Award Nominated for "Best Group, Band or Duo R&B/Soul Single" |
References
- ^ a b Paoletta, Michael (December 16, 2000). "Reviews & Previews - Albums". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 51. p. 26. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
With its eponymous debut, the young ladies of 3LW (3 Little Women) are the latest pop-infused R&B act to join the youth-driven musical movement
- ^ Carter, Brooke (March 13, 2017). "What Happened to 3LW 2018 – News & Updates". Gazette Review. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
The all-girl hip hop trio, 3LW first made themselves known to the world with the release of their debut single, No More (Baby I'ma Do Right) in 2000.
- ^ "3LW : 3LW Sign To So So Def, Ask 50 Cent To Get 'Gangsta' With Them – Rhapsody Music Downloads". VH1. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ Now A Duo, 3LW Is Still ‘Mackin’ Billboard
- ^ "3LW Is A Trio Again". Billboard. March 4, 2003. Archived from the original on June 20, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ a b Oh, Minya (August 21, 2002). "3LW Become 2LW – News Story". MTV News. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ "3LW: One Story, Two Sides". MTV. March 9, 2006. Archived from the original on September 28, 2009. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ "3LW: One Story, Two Sides". MTV. March 9, 2006. Archived from the original on April 19, 2009. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ "3LW : Naturi Describes Alleged 3LW Fist Fight That Led To Split". VH1. Archived from the original on April 19, 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
- ^ D'angelo, Joe (October 30, 2002). "Santana's Shaman Blessed; Foos At #3 On Albums Chart". MTV. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2008.
- ^ Moss, Corey (September 30, 2002). "3LW Holiday Album Due; Members Land Film Roles". MTV News. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ "3LW Become a Trio Again ... Finally". MTV.
- ^ Moss, Corey (October 4, 2002). "Remaining 3LW Pair Too Busy To Hold Auditions For New Member". MTV News. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ Dangelo, Joe (October 29, 2002). "3LW Don't Judge Others By Color Of Their Spots In 'Cheetah Girls'". MTV News. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ Miller, Gerri (August 25, 2006). "CHEETAH GIRLS 2". Scholastic. Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (July 25, 2005). "Jermaine Dupri Boosting Grown-Up 3LW With Their Sexy Return". MTV News. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ Moss, Corey (July 2, 2003). "3LW Celebrate New Beginning". MTV News. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ "3LW". MTV. Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ "Platinum R&B Female Group 3LW Set to Release Their Third Anticipated Album Point of No Return August 15th!!". Sony. May 22, 2006.
- ^ Carter, Brooke (March 13, 2017). "What Happened to 3LW 2018 – News & Updates". Gazette Review. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
- ^ "Trouble - Single by 3LW on Apple Music". iTunes. February 14, 2022.
- ^ "After This - Single by 3LW on Apple Music". iTunes. March 15, 2022.
- ^ "GameSpot Video: NBA Street Movie 12". Gamespot.com. June 18, 2001. Archived from the original on April 10, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ "Taina - Blue Mascara - Part 1". Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Taina - Blue Mascara - Part 2". Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Taina - Blue Mascara - Part 3". Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Disney's The Jersey - S02E19 "Speaking of Coleman"". Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "3LW - All That Skit 2002". Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
External links
- 3LW on MySpace