But before we get to that, Diddy of course opens the show with the same cocky/silly/weird introduction that we get every week where he sets the stage and further proves his insanity. The first words out of his mouth are "I'm the KIIIIIIIIING!!!!!!!!" We're back in Miami and Diddy is calling in the "calvary." It is comprised of several people whose names aren't memorable, but apparently they all have very extensive resumes as producers and songwriters. I thought about researching them all to give you guys some background, but then I decided that we'll just have to take Diddy's word for it. These people are impressive. Got it. We believe you, King Diddy.

So Diddy and the Calvary meet in the studio where the Calvary are all crammed on one couch, overflowing to standing-room-only, and Diddy has the biggest most comfy chair I've ever seen. I guess that one of the benefits of being King, is that you always get your own Lay-Z Boy throne. Very nice. I should apply for the so-called "king job." I could use a nice chair.

He gives the Calvary a run-down of his three creations. The boys are a hip-hop soul group, reminiscent of a modern day New Edition. Oh really? I can't wait to see which one becomes the breakout star, follows his own prerogative and gets Whitney Houston addicted to crack. His Brilloness is more of a clean slate who isn't similar to anyone else. The biggest clean slate, of course, is his brain. (Sorry, that joke was just too easy.) But Danity Kane. This is where the greatest challenge comes in. All the girls can sing, but they all really need to be pushed to be the best they can be. He said they need songs that are more emotional in nature. Oh, MTV! You are doing that tricky foreshadowing thing again, aren't you? You little trickster! I wonder what you are trying to tell us!

Bryan Cox, one of the producers and part of Diddy's royal mounted police, gets inspired right away and creates a hot track for the boys. He plays it for them, and they all love it. And you know. I kinda like it too. Is that so wrong? Maybe I'm just SO happy to hear something other than "Exclusive" that my brain is more accepting of new songs for the boys.

Brillo is also in the studio but with Slam working on some new music. It's a brief little snippet, so we don't get to hear what he's working on, but he seems inspired and ready to go.

But Danity Kane, however, things aren't going so well for them. They are working with Producer Jim Beanz and are not excited because he has given them yet another slow, emotional, piano-driven piece of crap. All of the girls visibly cringe. D a.k.a. Ms. Lopsided Crazy Hair (sorry, y'all, I just can't seem to get past the hair. It's so distracting.) tells us that the song is nice, but they are looking for something more upbeat and energetic. They've done three songs, and they've all been slow. The girls have a vision of being more pop international, but the execs are pushing them in the opposite direction.

And what kind of studio are they IN anyway? The combination of old school looking wooden keyboard, fake silk flowers and an abundance of coathangers reminds me of my grandma's attic. You'll have to forgive me for the screengrab, but the only time they adequately showed the flowers and hangers was during a pan, so it's a bit blurry. But I just HAD to show you guys.

Aubrey meets up with Conrad outside who is relaxing in a nice reclined pool lounge. In the dark. With sunglasses on. Strange. And she tells him that the last album was more about learning and growing and that they found themselves. This new album should show that they've found themselves. Because they have been together for TWO YEARS afterall. Danity Kane knows exactly who Danity Kane is. And Danity Kane doesn't sing ballads! Danity Kane are strong women, and they are gonna let you know what's Up!

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