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| Point of No Return | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2008 (leaked) | |||
| Recorded | 2003-2007 | |||
| Genre | R&B/Soul | |||
| Length | 51:00 | |||
| Label | So So Def & Jive | |||
| Producer | Jermaine Dupri, DJ Envy, Bradley Spalter, Rich Harrison, Presidential Campaign, Raz-B, Mike City, Co-Stars, Bryan Michael Cox, Cutfather & Joe | |||
| 3LW chronology | ||||
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Point of No Return is 3LW's fourth studio album. After their second studio album was released, member Naturi Naughton announced she was no longer apart of the group. The girls were still serious about continuing with the group and after poor album sales for their second studio album, A Girl Can Mack was underperformed, they held auditions across America looking for a new member. Jessica Benson made the cut and was officially part of 3LW in December 2002.
In the fall of 2003, 3LW departed from the Sony/Epic label signing with the Jermaine Dupri's record label, So So Def. Jermaine Dupri, who has worked with artists such as Mariah Carey, Dem Franchize Boyz, Da Brat, Bow Wow, and many others, worked with the girls to release their album. They have been working very hard the last few years with their new album as well as Kiely and Adrienne's involvement with The Cheetah Girls.
The album, originally named Phoenix Rising and later changed to Point Of No Return, was due to be released in August 2006, but was pushed back because Jermaine Dupri felt it was better to release the album at a later date because of the popularity with The Cheetah Girls. Rumors were released that 3LW had broken up because Adrienne and Kiely wanted to focus on The Cheetah Girls, but Adrienne stated that this was not true at the time.
The girls gave a new, sexy, grown appeal to this album, showcasing new vocals and a new member Jessica Benson. "Feelin' You" was the album's lead single and the video was shot in June of 2006. The album's next single was going to be, "Strictly Business" which was a very mature sound for 3LW. There was no promotion for the album due to Kiely and Adrienne's involvement in The Cheetah Girls and the group would disband and the album would leak in 2008.
Track listing
[edit]| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "After This | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Feelin' You" (featuring Jermaine Dupri) | 3:37 |
| 3. | "Can I Talk 2 U" (featuring DJ Envy) | 3:07 |
| 4. | "Do Ya" | 4:10 |
| 5. | "Bout' It" | 4:17 |
| 6. | "Hate 2 Luv U" | 3:27 |
| 7. | "So Good (So Young)" | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Act Like You Know" (featuring Raz-B) | 4:14 |
| 9. | "Strictly Business" | 4:04 |
| 10. | "Fall Back" | 3:52 |
| 11. | "Do You Ever" (featuring Bristol) | 4:11 |
| 12. | "Things You Never Hear" | 4:15 |
| 13. | "It's Not All About Me" | 4:23 |
Unreleased/Leaked Tracks
[edit]| Title | Producer | Note |
|---|---|---|
| "Ayo" | Chris Henderson | Given to artist Mýa (Unreleased) |
| "Bling Bling" | RedOne | Given to artist Nicole Wray (leaked) |
| "Hot" | The Movement | (Unreleased) |
| "Point of No Return" | Andre Harris & Vidal Davis | (leaked) |
| "Up To You" | Rich Harrison | (leaked) |
| "I Wish" | Andre Harris & Vidal Davis | (leaked) |
| "Pass The Drama" | The Co-Stars | (leaked) |
| "Trouble" | Bradley Spalter | (leaked) |
| "Big Girl" | Unknown | (leaked) |
| "I Don't Mind" | Jermaine Dupri & 1023 Productions | (leaked) |
| "Hatin' Ass Chick" | Polow Da Don & Shanell Woodget | (leaked) |
| "I Like it When " | Unknown | (leaked) |
| "Got Me On Lock" | Rich Harrison | (leaked) |
| "'How You Gonna Act" (featuring Penelope Magnet) |
Terius "The Dream" Nash | (Unreleased) |
| "'Take My Body" (featuring Rain]) |
JYP | (Unreleased) |
| "The Club is Over " | Cool & Dre | (Unreleased) |
| "You Ain't Ready " | Terius "The Dream" Nash | (Unreleased) |
| "Throwback " | VauShaun "Maestro" Brooks & Shanell Woodget | (Unreleased) |
| "Phone Sex" | VauShaun "Maestro" Brooks & Shanell Woodget | (Unreleased) |
| "Into It" | Emile Ghantous | (Unreleased) |
| "What is Love" | Emile Ghantous | (Unreleased) |
| "Getcha Back" | Emile Ghantous | (Unreleased) |
| "'Gangsta" (featuring 50 Cent) |
1023 Productions | (Unreleased) |
| "Beat of My Drum" | Jermaine Dupri | (Unreleased) |
| "That's Wassup" | Beau Dozier | (Unreleased) |
| "Ain't Enough" | Sean Garrett | (Unreleased) |
| "If I Were Your Girl" | Babyface | (Unreleased) |
| Keep It To Myself | RedOne | (Unreleased) |
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-music-entertainment/2006/platinum-rb-female-group-3lw-set-to-release-their-third-anticipated-album-point-of-no-return-august-15th.html
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/1506341/jermaine-dupri-boosting-grown-up-3lw-with-their-sexy-return/
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/1496177/virgin-records-snapping-up-jermaine-dupri-and-so-so-def/
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/1489286/for-the-record-quick-news-on-d12-axl-rose-the-olsen-twins-britney-spears-clay-aiken-3lw-cake-more/
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/1479771/3lw-sign-to-so-so-def-ask-50-cent-to-get-gangsta-with-them/
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20080309053426/http://www.windsweptpacific.com:80/thecharts/windsweptmonthly_032007.pdf