Um, HELL YES I'm still a Day26 fan! I've been keeping a close eye on their Twitter waiting for the day they put out a new song, and now they have!
For those of you who loved them as much as me, or still do, here's "Made Love Lately."
I just love their voices. I immediately get happy hearing them again. It doesn't hit as hard as some of their first songs, but each time I listen to it, I love it more.
New album coming soon they say, called "A New Day," without Que.
Never expected to hear Mariah on someone's track who I've never heard of. The song is rather boring, and has the random chipmunk sound chiming in. I wanna say they have talent, but this song is not showing it.
Black Eyed Peas--> Rock That Body
No downtime for Black Eyed Peas... They're back! Another song to totally get you pumped to go out. They're on a roll.
J Brazil--> Girl, I'm Tryin'
I totally dig this. He doesn't have amazing singing talent, but his look is fun and I love the remake of a classic song, from the guy's point of view.
Ke$sha--> Your Love is My Drug
Also on a roll: Ke$ha. I have hopes for her to take over Gaga's spot. I enjoy this. A lot.
M'Black--> Heartbreak
It's slow with a techno background.. Meh.. Not my favorite.
Colt Ford--> Chicken and Biscuits Homeboy raps and sings country, and is doin' it all on her own. His rapping is a little... mmm... off, but it's a fun song once it gets goin'.
Brad Paisley--> Water His songs are always about something... This song is his love affair with water... What?! I think I'm really missing his old stuff.
Second, there was definitely some let downs when it came to performances. For me, the following wasn't a let down but rather a "I told you so" and a confirmation that it's OK I never jumped on the Lil Wayne bandwagon, and won't jump on the Drake bandwagon.
[I don't care that Drake tore his ACL and that's why he sat down. It was a terribly boring performance.]
Finally, it was all about Michael Jackson, and I watched it as my one final Hoo-rah for him.
Jamie Foxx's moonwalk was fantabulous and I'm mad I can't find any videos of it that will work.
All of the musical tributes were great, too... But honestly... the best part about it all, was finally getting to see Michael's sister, Miss Janet Jackson.
I cried, got goosebumps, everything when I saw her come out. She held her composure SO well. She gave the opposite appearance that their father did earlier that night on the red carpet.
He honestly acts like he's not phased by anything. This man disgusts me. He always has since I saw the Jackson 5 movie. Maybe this is his way of dealing with everything, but I can't believe that he's coming off so emotionless and untouched by it all.
I wish I could write more, and hopefully I'll get the time tomorrow, but I just don't have the time today and I'M SORRY! Check it all out for yourself, though!
love, elizabethany
PS: Looks like tomorrow is a GO for move-in day at the Real World DC house! Get pumped, guys!
I meant to include this in the TOT last night, but I completely forgot.
It's the latest released video from DAY26. [They've been shooting 4 videos all week, so hopefully they'll be released real soon!] The song: "Stadium Music." I like the song, but the single didn't do too well. [I still don't understand why they're not on Top40 stations... Whatever.]
Wanna know how I feel about it? I think it's terrible. I'm a little embarrassed for them, actually. I could make a video of this quality.
Where is Diddy at?!?! Shouldn't he be the one to go "Oh HELL no we're not using this as the video!" ?? I'm just not a fan of him as a producer at all. I don't know if I'm a fan of him period, really... But he puts together these groups that are amazing, and don't do nearly as well as they could.
In case you didn't know [which I didn't until last summer.. woops] Pretty Ricky is a group, not one pretty boy.
Spectacular is one of the guys in the group, and apparently he has a challenge for Chris Brown, Omarion, Day26, Trey Songz, and I guess every guy out there. A YouTube grinding contest... To see who's #1.
What. In. The. H. Who is this guy, and why does he think it's okay to put on red whitey-tighties and gyrate his hips like that? He looks like a girl, straight up.
I'm not sure if this is supposed to get their new single out there, or get him out of the closet, but either way, I feel very awkward watching it. It's like a porn, minus a second person.
I don't think that's helping them any... Now everyone is laughing at him.. Including Willie of Day26. Wow wow wow.
Whatever Hardknock TV is, it sure did spark a serious debate/issue.
They asked Day26 how they felt about Donnie making a comment about them stealing all of the airtime, and they clearly have some strong feelings about it. And by they, I surprisingly mean Mike.
Donnie responded and posted the video of him watching it. He's heated, of course. But I'm going to do the right thing and present both sides, then say what I want to say.
Yikes. I agree with Donnie that A) they got more airtime and B) Mike sure did have a lot to say for once. I agree that Donnie shouldn't have said that, but then Day26 shouldn't have gone off, either.
It's funny how "New York" Donnie got when he was mad though, right?! And Robert has really matured a lot since last year. I used to hate him, but now he's got a good head on his shoulders, and I'm happy about it.
They're all tweeting saying they are cool now and stuff, but this all just got posted not long ago, so who knows. I hope so!
I wonder how Diddy feels about it. I bet he's not happy. Labelmates shouldn't fight!
And my boys Day26 need not to be seen in a bad light. They're too amazing for that.
Fact: Everything Diddy does.. Or everything anyone with Bad Boy does.. Is an advertisement.
Also a fact: Some of those things are pretty freakin' funny, if you like the Bad Boy people.
Example:
QUE HAS BEEN CURED EVERYONE! NO WORRIES! It's so nice to hear that. [If you're a MTB fan, you know what I mean, and you've probably been worried for a couple weeks or months now.]
These guys are hilarious. Call me crazy fan, call me stalker, whatever. I like them because they actually come off as real people, which makes what they do even funnier.
As a producer, you should probably know the title of your artists' CD's.. Correct?
I've always said Diddy wasn't managin' his artists for their best interest, and this is just another way of showing it. All day he's been trying to help promote Day26's album [That YES, I DID buy on the release day!!!] all over Twitter, but I noticed he hasn't said the title of the album right once.
He's been calling it "Forever and a Day" the whole time. The real title: Forever IN a Day.
I replied to him asking why he was calling it that, no reply, obviously. I don't think anyone else has caught it, though.
Hmmm... Boys.. I think you need to sit your little bossman down and explain to him what the title is. It might help ya out a bit when people are searching for your album, songs, etc online.
Hey! I'm sorry I haven't been updating very well in the past 24 hours, and unfortunately I probably won't be able to until late tonight. I'm heading back to the DMV for Kane's birthday extravaganza at Six Flags with Sean Kingston and Colby O'Donis!!
So, real quick, I'll just give you a couple of things to check out:
A different kind of Poke[h]er face from Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Common:
No Doubt's first leaked song from the upcoming album, "Stand and Deliver."
Octomom is officially going to have her own TV show... As if we didn't see it coming. It's apparently a cross between Jon and Kate Plus 8 and the Bachelor. [Yeah, somehow they're going to find this crazy woman with 14 kids a man who will love her.......] Her only thoughts: Don't call her Octomom, and remember, she's not a celebrity. No duh, lady. But you sure are dragging out this annoying 15 minutes.
Que Mosley of Day26 apparently tried out for American Idol before! [According to histwitter] But Randy, Paula and Simon turned him away! Good thing they did, though. We wouldn't have the awesomeness of Day26, or the current drama of MTB4.
This is just cool:
And this is just crazy:
I can't get into it all yet, but these are my picks for bottom 3/voted out tonight. Just so that I can maybe keep my stats up. :-P
...Will be in the bottom 3, but unfortunately, I HATE to say this because I absolutely love him, he's going home:
I honestly hope I'm wrong. Or I hope he gets saved. But I just have a bad feeling....
Alright, enjoy those for the day! I'll be back later for more, hopefully!
TWO albums that I will definitely buy the actual copy of are coming out in the next 8 days.
Rascal Flatts/Unstoppable
Day26/Forever In A Day-- 8 days!!
Seriously, I don't buy full albums very often, but I will ALWAYS buy these groups' no matter what... On opening day! And I think all of you guys should, too!
Rascal has never let anyone down. They're always great. And! Former American Idol contestant Chris Sligh helped co-write some songs! Nice!
Day26 needs more support, I feel. People underestimate them, which is stupid. So go out and buy it! Plus, they say it's a HUGE club album this time, which is exciting!
So budget your money wisely! [How I'll afford them, I'm not sure... But I'll make it happen!]
DAY26 has released their new video for "Imma Put It On Her!!!" YESSS!!
I'm just so mad that Diddy is in this song. Ciroc is EVERYWHERE it's practically a straight advertisement rather than a music video, and his verse is just terrible. It should have been just Joc and them.
I'm a little confused why they're on the beach, too.. But, whatever. They are so freakin' sexy and great, it doesn't matter.
Also, I have a really good feeling about this single. I think it could definitely get some airtime. Hopefully! Keep your fingers crossed, people!!
This week I'm going to do a major focus on songs that are rumored to be on the edge of hitting the radio market BIG TIME. Basically, you might be hearing a lot of them. So might as well learn 'em now if you haven't yet, right!?
David Cook--> Come Back To Me
Love it, duh. I love him. [Hence the interview.. Check it out if you haven't yet.] When he performed it, I think I was a little unsure. The words are good, the sound is good, and it's not too Idol OR too Daughtry. Nice.
Kanye West ft. Mr. Hudson--> Paranoid
Hmmm. I'm not a fan. Not surprising either, though. I'm not a huge Kanye fan lately. Let me know what you think, though. Maybe you can sell me.
Pink--> Please Don't Leave Me
I've definitely already posted this, but it's good. So listen. Now.
Family Force 5--> How In The World
Never heard of these people or this song. I don't think it's anything amazing. I'm not sure what the "special" is in it. Hmm, I guess we'll see how it does.
Pitbull--> I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
Ohh, good dancing song. You'll definitely be getting down to this. I've heard it a couple of times, but I do think we'll be hearing a lot more of it.
Brooke Hogan ft. Stack$--> Falling
Another Brooke Hogan song? Interesting. Stack$ is definitely her ex, too. I like his raps in here, they're clever. A lot of name dropping. Her voice sounds pretty. I'm not sure I will hear it playing on the radio a WHOLE lot, but I could be wrong.
Lovesick Radio--> Boy's Don't Matter
I do like this kind of music when I'm in the mood for it, and I think I like this one. They remind me of someone... I don't know who? Maybe everyone? Or maybe I've just heard this song but never really listened. Who knows.
Paula DeAnda--> Roll the Credits
I love it. The lyrics are totally cute, but a little sad. Clever may be the word. And Paula's a great singer! I dig it.
Kelly Clarkson--> I Do Not Hook Up
She's still got it, my friends. I totally enjoy this song. Yay!
DAY26 ft. Yung Joc and Diddy--> Imma Put It On Her
Of course Diddy is going to jump on their single. Ugh. Didn't he see that he ruined Donnie by doing that?!? I hope this isn't the version they use for radio, but who knows. I still love DAY26 [But I'm gonna slap Que if he keeps effin' up the group...] so its a definite that I love this song. I just want Diddy out of it. Now.
Kenny Chesney--> Out Last Night
YES!!!! A country drinking song! Holy h I LOVE IT! Every bit of it. Yesyesyes!
As much as I hate to admit that summer is coming, it is. So, might as well get ready for the awesome summertime country songs! This is a good one! Sweet deal!
Alright, that's all I got for this week! I hope you enjoyed or else it might be a no-fun couple of months listening to these on the radio!
First up, the new music video from Brutha, who I love. It's called She's Gone.
Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake--> Love, Sex, & Magic Video
Wow! That's a HOTT [and weird at times] video! And I'm still obsessed with the song.
Wale ft. Lady GaGa--> Chillin'
Wale really reps the DMV hard! [Or, DM.. Minus the V] I'm not sure how crazy I am about the song, but I can support it because he's somewhat of a local! And Lady GaGa seems to be a hitmaker right now.
Sophia Fresh--> What It Is
K... I was unsure how I was feelin' about this from the beginning then we get into the video and HOLLDDD UP! These girls are stealin' MY MEN!!! They have DAY26 in their video! That is NOT okay! The song.. Eh. I'm okay with it. Not crazy about it, though.
Demi Lovato--> Don't Forget
She's a Disney girl... But you wouldn't really know it. You don't hear about her accidentally releasing naked pictures, or being someone she's not. She's also got a genuinely pretty voice. I like it. I can definitely get used to it.
Keri Hilson ft. Kanye West and Ne-Yo--> Knock You Down
I love her. And she's getting prettier with every video. It's weird seeing someone be all over Kanye, but it's okay. I like this song a lot, and the lyrics are cute too. Plus! Ne-Yo!! Man I love that fly-guy! I think this is my favorite song of the week.
Trey Songz--> I Need A Girl
He's another one that I just love, and this song is no exception. I love his voice, sound, flow, everything. This is a cute song in every way and I'm officially obsessed.
Jessica Mauboy--> Been Waiting
Ohh, I'm ending strong this week, I feel! I love the past couple of songs, and I like this one, whoever she is. [Apparently an Australian singer.] Now I want to hear more!
Alright, I'm sorry to the country fans, I will get a special post up tomorrow, scouts honor! Just remind me! ;) Now break out your iPod and get to work!
Okay, so I planned on doing a whole countdown, and it just didn't happen. But.. TOMORROW is the PREMIERE of MAKING THE BAND'S NEW SEASON!!!
Aubrey, D. Woods, and Shannon are probably out of Danity Kane. Donnie hasn't really had a big hit. Day26 is looking at a couple of issues within the group, but trying to keep it together. Oh and also, they have a new single officially out called "Stadium Music."
Imagine that.. Another BANGIN' song from them! They're amazing and deserve way more credit. Period.
But ANYWAYS.. Can they keep it together? Can Diddy help out Donnie instead of always focusing on himself? What will happen with DK?!
We'll begin to find all of it out tomorrow, and I can not wait!!
When I get pumped about things that I think you need to get pumped about as well, I make countdowns.
The latest countdown: The premiere of the new season of Making the Band 4. [AKA MTB4.]
Danity Kane is down to 2. No one has heard anything from Donnie besides on the show. And the guys are struggling to keep it together.
I'm SUPER worried they won't be able to stop fighting, and Diddy will do that snap of the fingers and kick some people out.
Also, Willie and Que were always the two that held everyone together. They are the mature ones. The ones who seemed like brothers from day 1. If they can't keep it together, I'm REALLY worried.
Anyways, get pumped! It's time to find out if Diddy can REALLY keep a group together or not!!! [Yes, it lies in his hands. He's just got to give them a chance and not give up on 'em. And... they need to be produced and promoted better. Period.]
13 days!!!!! February 12th baybays, mark your calendars!!!
Alright, it's about time I start a CHRISTMAS countdown, eh?!
Sorry.. I know NOTHING about the other holidays, minus what I saw on The OC about "Christmukkuh" or however you spell it... So Christmas is my focus!
Today's Christmas diddy is a new song by Day26.. AKA one of the most underrated groups out there right now. The only fans they have are MTB fans I feel, and that's a shame. Stupid Diddy isn't doin his job for THEM... Just for HIM!
Anyways, here's This Christmas!
It's not the most Christmasy song out there.. But I like the song a lot! I've listened a good 5 times already.
Chris Brown's "This Christmas" still tops my charts, but this song I do indeed love, and it fits right in with 98 Degrees' "This Gift."
What to say about tonight's finale of Making the Band???
I mean, they didn't really END anything. They finished by talking about Obama. WHAT IS THAT?!
I really kept thinking that Diddy was just testing the girls, which he may still be, but it's a lot more "over" than I expected it to be.
They also seemed more real and shocked than I expected. Am I alone in thinking that they were just plotting this out for good reality tv drama?!
But yea, if you missed it, Aubrey is out of DK. D. Woods left when she made a comment about no one being happy for a while.
They left very swiftly. They thanked Diddy for the opportunity, said their goodbyes, and were on their way "with no regrets." They didn't seem TOO upset, but once the finale was live (minus D. Woods, which really put everything into reality) they were all on the verge of tears, especially Aundrea.
Here's a video, thanks to MTV, of "Dawndrea" backstage right before the show.. looking very hopeful still..
I'll tell you what, they left a lot of people stunned. When I met them, they weren't together. Not even two of them travelled together.. but I never thought anything of it.
Now they have to come together and prove to Diddy that they really do have family love and can work it all out.
What do ya'll think about it? I'm just really, pretty upset. The only good side of the whole finale is that Day26 does seem to be staying incredibly strong.
Diddy, you also have to realize you made a bit of a mistake. Proving a point is one thing.. breaking up the band is something completely different.
Alright, I've GOT to express my thoughts on tonights MTB4.
We all know there have been 59384 rumors going around that Danity Kane IS really breaking up. And we have seen the commercials/previews for not only tonight's episode, but next weeks season finale of "Making the Band."
Now, we've seen tonight's episode.
Diddy did in fact tell Aubrey that she is no longer in the group. And that's where the episode ended. (Of course, gotta leave everyone hangin, right?) Then he says things about who wants to go with her etc etc.
It all happened because Aubrey and Aundrea have sent emails to Diddy wanting to leave the group in the past, different "cliques" within the group, and "trust issues." BUT, also because of his secrecy when it comes to doing things with Dawn.
This is where I side with Miss O'Day for once. She was being very firm with Diddy, but I think she had a very valid point. She was saying that when he does things with Dawn, or when management does things without telling them, it creates huge trust issues and that they should all have the right to know when things are going on.
Diddy's reaction: I own Bad Boy, I don't care.
Uhh. Yea, you own it, so when they sabotage something to get you back, YOU'RE the one who looks bad. YOU are also the one who looks bad when you give these girls NO respect, Mr. Combs.
He definitely showed his cocky, high-horse riding self in tonight's episode, and it was not cool at all. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole group offered to follow Aubrey.. but I still hope that no one leaves.. Not even Slut-brey. :)
Diddy, get your act together. And by act, I don't mean DK, Day26, Donnie, or other Bad Boy artists. I mean you. Stop being such a pain to work for.. it's not cool anymore. YOU are letting people down.
love, elizabethany
PS: I am officially picking Brian as my favorite Day26er. He doesn't get enough love, and he's HILARIOUS, and so genuinely nice.. So move over, ladies. ;) PPS: Their trip to Cabo looked like TOO much fun! For once I thought Diddy was going to be awesome for an entire episode.
