The case for Diddy's Day26

I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for some R&B and an even bigger sucker for reality television. And according to one of the communication theories I studied in college, if something is the product of both of these things mixed together I should also like said product (Hey I gotta use that degree somewhere.).

Well I can't say that's always the case. I don't particularly dig most American Idol contestants and I couldn't get with Diddy first batch of banders outside of the downright foolishness/coonery they provided me with every week. But somehow I still found myself tuning in every time Puff Daddy Poppa Diddy Pop announced the search for a new batch of cheesecake walking fools.

So the last season focused on Diddy's girl group Danity Kane and his newest musical confection Day26 basically locked in a house together competing to make an album. (There was also a dude there named Danny but he was on the whole season for like 10 minutes total, hey somebody's got to be the Cheri Dennis of Making the Band. Sorry it had to be you buddy.) After watching this season super faithfully and being the gullible consumer I am, I was beyond excited to hear the finished products. I was pretty underwhelmed by what Danity Kane had to offer but I was surprisingly impressed with Day26.

Most people get on them because they're manufactured, may have a been the sole reason for the creation of the term "bitchassness", have had a gang of dates from their summer tour cancelled and etc. But I think that these folks are ignoring one major positive. These dudes can sing. Yeah, I didn't want to believe it either until I actually listened to the album. Even though it may have been all about the on-camera antics at first they managed to turn out a pretty good debut album. They got some heavy hitting producers including Brian Michael Cox and The Runners to crank out some good old fashion R&B of the New Edition variety. Now they're not as smooth as Ronnie, Bobby, Rickey, Mike and Johnny but given some decent promotion and a bit more conditioning they could be well on their way.

Which is why I feel bad for them. Because fooling with Diddy's non-promoting and album shelving ass these dudes don't stand a chance. The show is great promotion for both groups but that's just not gonna do it. Albums don't sell themselves and he's too busy pushing Whoopers among other things these days to put out the music Bad Boy was known for. Both of his acts going #1 when they come out was a good look for the new Bad Boy but if you paid attention it took almost six months for both groups to release a second single. Consumers are a fickle sort. Just because you were relevant back in like January doesn't mean folks will give two craps about you in July. I really like these guys and hope they have a successful run in the music industry becuase I think they've really got something good going. Here's hoping they make it a sophomore album.

Not that it's any of my business...

but I'd bet a couple of stacks (which I don't have, we in a recession man) that ol Rihanna is on that S&M shit.

Throwback Video Swag

Erykah Badu - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
Uploaded by Erykah-Badu

Ok, so it's not exactly a throwback but it's still a great video in my opinion. Released in 2002 as the lead single off the Brown Sugar soundtrack, this video shows the different stages of this thing we love called Hip-Hop. It was a pretty cool concept plus it had great appearances from some pioneers like Fab Five Freddy, Chuck D., Kool Herc, Crazy Legs as well as others. Besides, Erykah Badu is just fresh. I know I'm not supposed to force opinions on others but c'mon you know you like her too.