We are back in DiddyLand! And Mr. Diddy himself welcomes us on board. Time for another riveting episode of Making the Band!
After last week's Bitchassney antics, I was pretty sure that episode could never be topped. But this week had lots of drama, some pranks and even voice lessons by Gandhi. You can't beat that.
The boys -- who are still just being called "The Band!" Seriously get a name!!! -- are in the studio practicing. The producer tells them to just sing the words "crazy love" without accenting the word "love." Simple right? Well not so! The boys sing "crazy LOVE crazy LOVE." The producers make them do it over and over but it's still funky. Robert tells us that they only have five weeks to create the album, and they still don't gel. Oh boys! I recognize this foreshadowing again. And all sources point to Diddy NOT being happy.
Brillo is in another studio with BATTLE ROY having a similar problem. Maybe he forgot his breath freshener today because he's a little off. The notes just don't sound as minty fresh as the week before. Brillo tells us yet again that he's having a harder time because it's just him. He doesn't have the cushion of the group to fall back on. Way to always blame the lack of other people, Brills.
Meanwhile, DK is in yet another studio just knocking it out of the park. Dawn tells us that the best thing about being in the group this long is that they know the format. Ok, please. They've been together for two years, and one of those years was on a reality show. Yes, they went platinum, we know that. But two years! That is nothing in the music biz. They are but a toddler so far and still haven't emerged past the "One Hit Wonder" status.
A limo pulls up and Diddy gimps into the studio, still on crutches. By the way, I googled around and tried to figure out why he's on crutches and came up empty handed. I guess it shall remain a mystery -- FOR NOW! Does anyone out there have access to hospital records? We need to crack this! I want to believe that while his servants were carrying him around on a chaise, feeding him grapes and fanning him with large palm leaves, he got dropped and broke his leg. Now those servants probably face a very real and certain death.
Diddy sits down in the studio with DK, Brill and The Band, and everyone looks bored as usual. Seriously, is it so hard to look alive? You are in the presence of Diddy and signed to a major label. Why do you always act so blaise?
First he listens to "Silly Love" by the boys. I'm no producer and I'm certainly not Diddy, but this track is just a hot mess. It's all over the place and completely out of control. Brian tells us that he's nervous because Diddy is always so straight-faced. And Robert (Mr. Bitchassness himself) is wearing the ugliest shirt ever. It reminds me of the "Billy Jean" music video when Michael Jackson stepped on different squares and they light up. Awesome for a video; nasty for a shirt.
Well Diddy hates it! He says they need to do the chorus over, the first verse better and do the bridge better too. He said they are stampeding over the beats instead of falling into a pocket. That is Diddy speak for: "It sucks, you bitchasses."
Brillo's song "I Don't Care" is next and it's not much better. In fact, I think maybe it's worse. Everyone in the studio boredly bobs along as if they like it, but we know they don't. Diddy said that Brillo is bowing down to Sony instead of making the song his.
Next up is DK and Diddy enjoys their song so much that he does the chicken head dance. Of course, we expect them to do well because, you know, they are veterans in the industry. They've had one whole song. Oh, and I don't think I've adequately pointed it out yet, but Aubrey is rocking the band around her forehead again. This is becoming so common that it's officially scaring me. She is also wearing more blush than ever in THE HISTORY OF TIME. Anyway, Diddy says that they are not too far off the finished product and that they really sound like a group. He hopes the boys can learn something from the girls.
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Comments (11)
I'm the first one to post a comment. Whoo hoo!
Thank you MandaMo for pointing out the hotmessness of that sample track. It was horrible! I was waiting for Aubrey to say "I don't like it. It's not as hot as this headband I'm wearing", but her bitchass went the half-hearted suck-up route. Ironically, I think he would have more respect for them if they wouldn't yes him to death (although he'd probably kill them if they did say no to him). Ever notice that Diddy barely works with people who are more successful than him? Me thinks someone has an ego problem...
1 of 11 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on February 15, 2008 8:04 AM
one more thing, it's great how you love this show (and puffy) so much because ur recaps are so enthusiastic and funny. the worst kinda recaps to read are the ones written by recappers who are bored with the show. feels exactly like watching these lucky bastards look so underwhelmed by their lottery experience of being signed to a major record deal. i think something's wrong with my generation (20's). such a sense of entitlement to fame. they want to be automatic rock stars without putting in the work. that's why they're sucking as a group. they all wanna be the star who gets the girls, has the money, shows off their nice things. but no one wants to actually work on providing their fans with quality music. fame first, music third or fourth seems to be their motto.
2 of 11 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on February 15, 2008 8:22 AM
enjoyable
but Michael Bivins has been on and off Making the Band episodes since the beginning. It's no big thing.
3 of 11 | Posted by chrispeycreme | Posted on February 15, 2008 9:40 AM
Really, chrispeycreme? How could I have missed that! Maybe I was too blinded my Aubrey's orangeness to see him. Thanks for the tidbit!
4 of 11 | Posted by mandamo | Posted on February 15, 2008 10:59 AM
ahaha probably so.
5 of 11 | Posted by chrispeycreme | Posted on February 15, 2008 1:10 PM
Great recap again! :) (and I'm waiting for the gf confrontation next week, it better not be the last 30 seconds of the show, leaving us with a to be continued!)
blahblah, I wholeheartedly agree with your thoughts on why The Band (?) doesn't seem to be getting it together, they're hyped for the reward it's as if they forgot about the work before the fame (oh, we won the contest, well, send over the riches!)
And does anyone else think Aubrey seems to be doing her best Miss Piggy impression? I do remember Miss Piggy with A LOT of blush (or even rouge!) and wearing headbands like she's got ... well, Miss Piggy was always chasing her man, so maybe there is a common theme!
Can't wait to next week!
6 of 11 | Posted by chelle | Posted on February 15, 2008 1:46 PM
No, blah blah. You are very right. Diddy has an ego the size of New York City.
I mean, the sample track was ridiculous. It was REALLY over-produced. I think the producer tried to make it sound similar to "Ring the Alarm" by Beyonce, but even that track knew how to cut back on the instrumentals at times. I don't know how that song would be a hit.
Also, Diddy acts like Bad Boy is top-notch in the music industry. Bad Boy peaked like around 1999, if I'm not mistaken.
However, Diddy can be on point at times. The boys' band are not blending together and they nor Donny really emotionally connect to the music. Diddy doesn't seem THAT bad, but I could never have him as a boss and have to "yes" him constantly like they do.
7 of 11 | Posted by hollabackboy | Posted on February 15, 2008 5:25 PM
for those who dont know it yet, the band's name s DAY26. yea, kinda random, lol. anyways, great recap.. but nothing could top last week's though.. i think its because diddy's bitchassness words are just priceless. cant wait til next week. and im seriously with you about danity kane being so HUMBLE. what veterans? lmao.
8 of 11 | Posted by bnx11 | Posted on February 15, 2008 10:31 PM
Great recap and I agree about Danity Kane not being humble. All of you are lovely girls minus Aubrey, but going platinum and being an opening act for Christian Aguilera does not mean you've made it. Your in the same boat as the guys which is not looking too good for you.
Can't wait to next week's show. I would say bad Donnie, but Aubrey is kind of annoying the hell out of me on this show, so I don't blame Donnie at all. Gettind involved with Aubrey that was the biggest mistake.
9 of 11 | Posted by bigjr6633 | Posted on February 16, 2008 5:31 AM
"I wonder what word he'd make up for these songs if he was there? Horribleshitness? Awfulpukebarfness? Goddamnshitfuckpissness?"
ROTFLMFAO
"Next he plays The Band's "Silly Love," and says it sounds like they are competing and not working as a group. Ooo! There's a word for that! I think it's called "Bitchassness!"
Too funny!
"Aundrea says that it just comes down to hyping up the crowd. Pearls of wisdom from an old sage in the industry. A veteran, if you will."
Heheheh
10 of 11 | Posted by BonaFide | Posted on February 18, 2008 8:40 AM
Great recap!
maybe Donnie will bee more emotionally connected to his song "Who cares" once he gets dumped by his girlyfriend for boinking Orangebrey!
11 of 11 | Posted by nemomor3 | Posted on February 18, 2008 10:01 AM