Alicia Keys Reveals She Was Almost In The Girl Group "Little Women"

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Alicia Keys shared she was slated to be in a girl group and some people believe she was speaking about 3LW (3 Little Women).

She's made monumental, record-breaking strides as a solo artist, but Alicia Keys recently revealed that she was *thisclose* to being in a girl group. From the moment she released her debut single "Fallin", the world knew that Alicia Keys would make waves for years to come. Dozens of awards and numerous chart-topping hits later, Alicia Keys continues to be a formidable force in the industry.

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Yet, the path to her success almost took a different route. The singer sat down last week to answer questions about her career, including the music groups she'd been apart of way back when. "My first band that I was in was just four of my homegirls from my neighborhood," Alicia Keys said. "I don't think we got to a place where we had a name. And then my second band that I was in, was kind of one of these projects that are put together by people. They heard I sang and thought, oh, maybe I could be a part of it. It didn't work out with me, but eventually, they came out and I think their name was Little Women, but I was never part of that 'cause I moved on, that didn't work out for me."

Some speculate that those "Little Women" Alicia spoke of was 3LW, or 3 Little Women. The group stepped onto the scene back in 1999 and had a few hits before switching up members and eventually disbanding. Their main lineup consisted of Naturi Naughton, Adrienne Houghton, and Kiely Williams. Could you see Alicia Keys as a member of 3LW?


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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