Alicia Keys has surprised fans by revealing that she was an original member of the group which would become 3LW.

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In a candid conversation with fans the ‘Dragon Days’ maestra shared that she was once employed to kickstart a girl group.

Her run in the act was short-lived as she would go on to launch a career as a solo artist.

As for the group she left behind?

Watch Ms. Keys break it down below….

Keys isn’t the only musician with one or more ties to another act.

Here are a few examples.

•  Tinashe once performed in a band named The Stunners which was founded and produced by Vitamin C.
•  Heidi Range of the Sugababes was an original member of Atomic Kitten.

There’s more.

•  Lisa Fischer (formerly known as Xena) launched a solo career following an electric run as a backing vocalist for The Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross and Billy Ocean.
•  A teenage Trey Songz can be heard on B2K’s earlier material.

 

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