12 Stones

It is a reference to the 12 disciples who followed Jesus and taken metaphorically from the 12 stones in the Hoshen, a breastplate worn by the High Priest of Levitical order in the Old Testament. Besides their singing work, 3LW has appeared as guest stars on Christina Vidal's Nickelodeon show Taina. The name of the band is a reflection of their strong Christian values. 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. Also Paul wrote the song "Photograph" about the suicide of his younger sister's friend to emphasize the positive of doing something to make your circumstances better instead of seeing death as a way out. In fall 2003, 3LW departed from Epic, signing with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def label. The first single "Far Away", from the long awaited second album Potter's Field was well-received. Jessica Benson made the cut, and offiically joined 3LW in December.

12 Stones recorded "Let Go" for the "Daredevil" movie album and Paul was featured in the successful duet "Bring Me to Life" with Amy Lee, of Evanescence. After their late [[2002] single "Never Get Enuf" underperformed, auditions were held across the country for a new third member. The first was an eponymous release in 2002; the second, Potter's Field, in 2004. 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". 12 Stones is a four-piece Rock band, formed in New Orleans in 2000, and which, by 2004, has released two albums. 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. 2004 - Potter's Field. 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.

2002 - 12 Stones. Diddy-produced single "I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)", featuring Loon. Aaron Gainer - Drums and background vocals. Recording a new set of tracks, 3LW returned in late summer 2002 with the P. Greg Trammell - Guitar. A fan support campaign for 3LW spread to the radio, and the act was retained on the label. Eric Weaver - Guitar. The tracks from Same Game, Different Rules were leaked to the Internet in MP3 format, and Epic considered dropping the girls.

Paul McCoy - Vocals. The album and its intended lead single "Uh Oh" were presented to the label, who felt it didn't have enough urban radio appeal. 3LW spent the first half of 2002 in the studio, recording an album tentatively titled Same Game, Different Rules. "No More" was a success, and was followed by "Playas Gon' Play" and 3LW, the group's first LP. Signed to Epic Records, their first single, "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)", was released in early 2001.

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. 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. 2003 The Remixes (shelved). 2002 Naughty or Nice.

2002 A Girl Can Mack. 2000 3LW.