TLC's Kickstarter ended Thursday, raising more than $430,000 for the group's fifth and final album.

That total is nearly three times their goal of $150,000 -- a point they passed in just three days -- thanks to the help of Katy Perry, New Kids on the Block and other excited fans. In all, 4,201 funders helped support this project.

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"The return of TLC is surrounded by incredible positivity," Fair told Billboard. "The entire creative community of artists, producers and songwriters is invited to the celebration."

Chilli also told Billboard that longtime collaborator Dallas Austin (who co-wrote the act's breakthrough "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg," as well as later hits "Creep" and "Unpretty") will be involved. She said Ne-Yo -- who penned its 2013 reunion track "Meant to Be" -- will work with them if his schedule permits.