3LW (album)

3LW
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 5, 2000 (2000-12-05)
RecordedJuly 1999 – April 2000
Length51:53
LabelEpic
Producer
3LW chronology
3LW
(2000)
A Girl Can Mack
(2002)
Singles from 3LW
  1. "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)"
    Released: October 3, 2000
  2. "Playas Gon' Play"
    Released: April 10, 2001

3LW is the debut studio album by American girl group 3LW. It was released through Epic Records on December 5, 2000 in the United States. Over the course of nine months, the group recorded material for the project, working with a range of producers and songwriters to craft a contemporary R&B sound aimed at the teen pop market. Contributors to the album included Chrissy Conway, Chad Elliott, production teamss Full Force and Poke & Tone, Trackmasters (Poke & Tone), and Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs.

Reviews for 3LW were generally positive, with critics praising its fresh, radio-friendly blend of R&B and pop and strong vocals, while noting its manufactured image and occasional formulaic songwriting. The album peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). By March 2003, it had sold 1.3 million copies in the United States. 3LW produced the band's their debut single "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)" which peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, and their follow-up single "Playas Gon' Play".