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3 Words is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Pixie Lott, released in the UK on December 12th 2011 by RCA Records. The project is Lott's second release following 2008's "Turn It Up".

Recorded in Los Angeles, New York and London, Lott collaborated with American stars Ne-Yo and will.i.am on the writing and production of the album. It crosses from contemporary R&B, dance pop, house and a more general pop sound. It was moderately received by critics who on average awarded it 62 out of 100.

It was preceded by 3 singles. "Fight For This Love", the project's lead single, was released in August 2011 and #1 in the UK and Ireland whilst becoming her second US top twenty single. The second single "3 Words" featured will.i.am and was serviced as her debut single in Australia and New Zealand. It peaked at #5 and #12 respectively whilst reaching #4 in the UK and #7 in Ireland. The track was not released in North America. The third single "Parachute" was released on December 5th and was the album's third consecutive top five track in the UK, reaching #5 there and #4 in Ireland. It also debuted at #37 in the US. The album's third single in the US "Thank God I Found You" will be released on January 3rd and features Ne-Yo.

The album debuted at #1 and #2 in the UK and Ireland upon it's release in the two territories on December 12th. It will be released internationally on January 10th 2012.