A Y2K Gem From the Notorious Early‑Aughts Girl Group
Today’s Song Choice of the Day takes us straight back to the Y2K / very early‑aughts era with the one and only notorious and provocative girlie group 3LW — the trio who helped define the sound and drama of early‑2000s pop‑R&B.
Teaming up with rapper Loon, the girls delivered “I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)” in 2002 — a glossy, flirtatious, shoulder‑shimmying bop that lived at the intersection of bubblegum sweetness and R&B swagger. It’s the kind of track that instantly transports you back to low‑rise jeans, bedazzled flip phones, and countdown‑show supremacy.
Who Were 3LW?
3LW — short for 3 Little Women — formed in 1999 with original members Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, and Naturi Naughton. They broke out with their platinum‑selling debut and the hit single “No More (Baby I’ma Do Right)”, becoming one of the era’s most recognizable girl groups. After internal conflict, Naturi departed in 2002, and the group continued with new member Jessica Benson before eventually disbanding in 2007. Their legacy? A perfect snapshot of Y2K pop‑R&B culture — catchy hooks, coordinated outfits, and unforgettable teen‑magazine energy.
“I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)” remains a standout — a flirt‑heavy, early‑aughts time capsule that still hits with the same playful charm it had on release.
