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The R&B trio 3LW, otherwise known as Three Little Women, consists of Naturi Naughton, Kiely Williams and Adrienne Bailon. The soulful ladies each come from a diverse background, which is evident in their infectious music. 3LW's presence in the music scene is due to the initiative of Kiely's mother, Michelle Williams (not to be confused with the Dawson's Creek actress or a third of Destiny's Child).



She knew her daughter wanted to pursue a singing career, and held auditions to find the other parts of what would become a group. Kiely's mother chose Naturi and Adrienne -- who displayed obvious talent -- to form 3LW, and became the group's manager (she has managed other groups before as well). So who are the ladies behind the voices? Kiely Alexis Williams (also known as Keylay) was born July 9, 1986, in Alexandria, Virginia, but was raised in New Jersey with her three sisters. She has her mother to thank for her love of music, as her mom is a music manager.



Kiely grew up with music blaring from the recording studio into her house, and it rubbed off on her from a young age. Although it seemed like her original passion was acting, her singing talent was evident when she was acting in a TV pilot produced by Robert De Niro, at the age of 5. Also hailing from New Jersey is Naturi Cora Maria Naughton, born May 20, 1984. She displayed her powerful vocal chords when she belted into song while singing with her Baptist church choir at age 5. Naturi is most influenced by fellow New Jersey native Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. The Spanish flavor of the trio, Adrienne Eliza Bailon was born October 24, 1983, and is of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent. Even as a real little woman, Adrienne would perform for her family and friends, with her sister.