This page will contain videos about 3LW, as they become available.3LW3LW (short for "3 Little Women") is a pop and R&B singing girl group that enjoyed a number of hits during the early 2000s. Its founding members, Naturi Naughton (born May 20, 1984), Adrienne Bailon (born October 24, 1983), and Kiely Williams (born July 9, 1986), signed with Epic Records, with Keily's mother Michelle serving as manager. Signed to Epic Records, their first single, "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)", was released in early 2001. "No More" was a success, and was followed by "Playas Gon' Play" and 3LW, the group's first LP. 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 didn't have enough urban radio appeal. The tracks from Same Game, Different Rules were leaked to the Internet in MP3 format, and Epic considered dropping the girls. A fan support campaign for 3LW spread to the radio, and the act was retained on the label. Recording a new set of tracks, 3LW returned in late summer 2002 with the P. Diddy-produced single "I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)", featuring Loon. The group was set to release its newest LP, A Girl Can Mack, when Naturi Naughton anounced that she was no longer a member of the group. Naughton alleged that the other two girls and their manager forced her out of the group, and that she left in the aftermath of a heated food fight between her and Kiely Williams. Williams and Adrienne Bailon continued as a duo, though still using the "3LW" name, leading to the press to jokingly refer to them as "2LW". After their late [[2002] single "Never Get Enuf" underperformed, auditions were held across the country for a new third member. Jessica Benson made the cut, and offiically joined 3LW in December. In fall 2003, 3LW departed from Epic, signing with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def label. The group's latest album, Phoenix Rising, was originally slated for release later that same year; it has had its release date pushed back several times since then. Besides their singing work, 3LW has appeared as guest stars on Christina Vidal's Nickelodeon show Taina. Discography
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Besides their singing work, 3LW has appeared as guest stars on Christina Vidal's Nickelodeon show Taina. In 2004, Andrew drummed with To Live and Shave in L.A., a band featuring Weasel Walter, Thurston Moore and Tom Smith. The group's latest album, Phoenix Rising, was originally slated for release later that same year; it has had its release date pushed back several times since then. So far, the show is a hit. In fall 2003, 3LW departed from Epic, signing with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def label. In 2004, MTV2 gave Andrew his own reality show, Your Friend, Andrew WK. Jessica Benson made the cut, and offiically joined 3LW in December. It also spawned the hit single, "Tear It Up". After their late [[2002] single "Never Get Enuf" underperformed, auditions were held across the country for a new third member. This did not stop it from being a hit, though, and it was an even bigger smash than I Get Wet. Williams and Adrienne Bailon continued as a duo, though still using the "3LW" name, leading to the press to jokingly refer to them as "2LW". In spite of Andrew's party-hearty debut, The Wolf was more of a mature effort, with insightful lyrics and more of a melodic sound. Naughton alleged that the other two girls and their manager forced her out of the group, and that she left in the aftermath of a heated food fight between her and Kiely Williams. In late 2003, along with all the other hair band revival artists he spawned, he released a sophomore album, The Wolf. The group was set to release its newest LP, A Girl Can Mack, when Naturi Naughton anounced that she was no longer a member of the group. In 2002, he re-recorded his old song "We Want Fun" for the soundtrack of Jackass: The Movie. Diddy-produced single "I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)", featuring Loon. He also recorded an original song for KitKat chocolate wafers entitled 'Gimme a Break'. Recording a new set of tracks, 3LW returned in late summer 2002 with the P. His work also showed up in several commercials: the opening track, 'It's Time To Party', was featured in a commercial for Hotwire.com, a Coors spot, and an Expedia.com ad. A fan support campaign for 3LW spread to the radio, and the act was retained on the label. I Get Wet was considered one of the best albums of the year, with the songs "Party Hard" and "She is Beautiful" becoming smash singles. The tracks from Same Game, Different Rules were leaked to the Internet in MP3 format, and Epic considered dropping the girls. That summer, he played Ozzy Osbourne's Ozzfest, along with acts such as Down, Black Sabbath, and System of a Down. The album and its intended lead single "Uh Oh" were presented to the label, who felt it didn't have enough urban radio appeal. The album went to #1 on Billboard's 'Heatseekers' list and caused quite a stir, due to its retro sound. 3LW spent the first half of 2002 in the studio, recording an album tentatively titled Same Game, Different Rules. with a large stream of blood running from his nose, down his chin and onto his throat. This cover art caused a controversy in Europe, as it was seen as endorsing cocaine usage. "No More" was a success, and was followed by "Playas Gon' Play" and 3LW, the group's first LP. It is also known for its highly recognizable cover art: a photo of a greasy-haired Andrew W.K. Signed to Epic Records, their first single, "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)", was released in early 2001. The album was a raunchy hair metal affair, complete with pounding guitars and background synths. Its founding members, Naturi Naughton (born May 20, 1984), Adrienne Bailon (born October 24, 1983), and Kiely Williams (born July 9, 1986), signed with Epic Records, with Keily's mother Michelle serving as manager. WK released his second solo album, I Get Wet, in 2002 on Island Records. 3LW (short for "3 Little Women") is a pop and R&B singing girl group that enjoyed a number of hits during the early 2000s. Later, he recorded an EP of songs as a solo artist titled Girls Own Juice in 2000, which included songs such as "Violent Life", "Girls Own Juice", "Make Sex", and "We Want Fun", a few of which he has re-recorded for later releases. 2003 The Remixes (shelved). He also released a few songs as a solo keyboardist under the name Ancient Art of Boar. 2002 Naughty or Nice. Marks—and was enthusiastically hyped by the local press, most notably by Gavin McInnes of Vice Magazine. 2002 A Girl Can Mack. Later, he released a number of singles with Bulb as a solo musician and performed around New York—including a memorable solo keyboard performance at Starbucks Coffee on St. 2000 3LW. Andrew was born in California but brought up in Michigan, and was drummer for the Pterodactyls on (Bulb Records). He is known for his uncomplicated, 'partying' attitude and music. Andrew W.K. (Wilkes-Krier, born May 9, 1979) is a popular musician in the United States. The Wolf (2003). I Get Wet (2001). |