MUSIC NEWS: MAKING THE BAND 4 BOYS REVEAL GROUP NAME / JAY-Z TO RELEASE A NEW RECORD? / LIL’ WAYNE SPEAKS ON HIS NEW ALBUM
Friday, February 1, 2008
The boys from Diddy’s Making the Band 4 were on Power 99 in Philadelphia, PA today where they announced the group’s official name. The five boys, Brian Andrews, Mike McCluney, Robert Curry, Qwanell Mosley, and Willie Taylor come together to form the group Day 26.
Not sure what it means, but hey, who knew what Danity Kane meant? I guess the difference was that the name just sounded nice. I’d like to hear that radio interview to know see what the name actually means - I’m sure that’s got to be some significance behind it. In any event, you can catch Day 26, Danity Kane and Donnie all on the new season of Making the Band 4 that premiered this week on Mondays at 10 PM, EST time.
Also, if you didn’t get a chance to catch the new music from them, make sure you click here to hear the new songs that leaked from the guys.
JAY-Z TO RELEASE A NEW RECORD?
Jay-Z & Beyonce at the New Jersey Nets game (AP Photos)
So, yesterday, Jay-Z had the internet going nuts with the leak of a “new” song, “Ain’t I,” produced by long time friend and collaborator, Timbaland. DJ Clue was yelling all over it “New Jay-Z!” and “From the Blueprint 3!” and it had fans and haters alike saying everything from “Jay is back!” to “Jay needs to slow down…”
MTV has reported though, that this is a previously recorded track and that there is no confirmation that he will be releasing an album titled The Blueprint 3.
Not much a surprise though. That Timbaland track sounds like some old school stuff that he did, nothing like his new Euro sound that he’s been doing as of late. I think it would be interesting, however, if Jay-Z released something with previously recorded material and did little promotion on it, I think that would be something nice to hold his fans over. But I think The Blueprint 3 would be a little overkill, especially after American Gangster.
LIL’ WAYNE SPEAKS ON HIS NEW ALBUM
Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III has been delayed several times in the past six months, but in his first interview since his recent arrest on felony drugs and weapons charges in Arizona, the rapper promises the new album will be worth the wait.
“It’s one of those albums people are really waiting on, so I made it so that whatever is on it will stick with you forever,” he tells Billboard of the project, which has been plagued with leaks. “I’m taking my time with it. And I’m giving artists I respect and people I want to do songs with — not songs the label fixed — an opportunity to collaborate.”
“I think this album is going to be one of my best albums,” he continues. “I’m a true perfectionist. I might have to work out a deal with Universal to shoot a video to for all these songs, that’s how crazy they all are. Every one of them is a movie.”
Weezy was eager to discuss the new album, which is expected to drop in March or April via Cash Money/Universal, however, he didn’t want to comment about what went down in Arizona, where he’s been ordered to return for a Feb. 12 hearing. He simply offered: “I’ve got nothing to say about that.”
The new album’s official single, the Deezle-produced “Lollipop,” features Static and will be serviced to radio shortly. A video for it was recently shot in Las Vegas. Other guests on the set include Hurricane Chris, Corey Gunz, Tyga, Jibbs, Shanell, Kidd Kidd, Mack Maine and Lil Mama. Jim Jonsin, the Alchemist and Cool and Dre contributed production.
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1.
cl lover
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
am i first???? cant wait to hear Tha Carter 3!
2.
TWANI
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
that’s great for everyone!
3.
Uptown chic
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Danity Kane is supposedly a female superhero the girls came up with who is strong and independent like them.
4.
Ms. Lady
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
I’m glad. Sorry Jay but um…I really don’t need another album from you. At least not this soon.
And, as far as Lil Wayne…NO comment.
5.
The Original Chocolate Dyme
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
I’m not sure about the name Day 26… but whats in a name? They got talent so they will go far.
Jay-Z… keep at it as long as they let you.
Lil’ Wayne- I wonder if he can keep that hype game going with this next album… some of y’all was givin him too much credit for his lyrical game.
6.
Honey
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
lil Wayne sucks. Gayest rapper alive!
7.
BassMAN
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
….Day 26?
Really. Really? Honestly…
AND THE GRAMMY GOES TO..
DAY 26!
like WTF? lol
8.
Ms. Maye
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26:
Thats a nice name…
Jay-Z:
No Comment
Wayne:
I dont care what music he makes, it will forever and continuously STICK, baby! lol
YA DIGG!!!
9.
estyle4039
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26? HATE IT! Are they serious?! I hope they have some serious metaphor behind that name!
10.
estyle4039
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
and why Day 26? why not Day 30? . . .or just dayum . . Dey?, like how some of ya’ll black folks pronounce “They”, LMAO.
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Day 26
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26, the Live finale was on August 26th? Maybe that’s it?
12.
K-sana
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26 I am sure will be here today gone tomorrow.. not that they won’t be a great group..but that’s just how Diddy does it..
Lil’ Wayne - wouldn’t buy the full c.d, but ya remixes are usually fire..
Jay settle down and make a family b4 life pass you by..50 (the age) is knocking on the door. don’t you want children? don’t you want to go to ya son’s first b-ball game or ya daughter’s first recital?….
there has to b a limit folks…
13.
estyle4039
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
or maybe They are all 26 years of age . . .hence . . .Day 26?
14.
Ms. Maye
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
LMAO @ 7 & 10
15.
estyle4039
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
They should have named the Band . . .”WGBDAIHSU” = We Gonna Beat Diddy’s Ass If He Screws Us.
16.
foxxy380*THEY B LIKE YEAHHHH WHEN THEY SONG COME ON
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Ummm….I’m pretty sure Day 26 is corny as hell.
Can’t wait for Weezy album. I know it’s gonna be fiyah just like the rest of them.
17.
KNOWN
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26, yeah if that’s not a hoax then someone’s slackin’ cuz that name is just not poppin!! THE #1 SONG IN THE COUNTRY IS “”WAHTEVER” BY DAY 26.. THEIR CAREER DIES AND THEY BECOME AN OFFICIAL ONE HIT WONDER DUE TO A SHITTY NAME!!
WHATEVER TO JAY-Z, HE GOES HARD ON A.G. A BP3 IS GOIN SUCK LIKE KINGDOM COME
RELEASE THE SHIT WAYNE, DAMN, WE ARE ALL WAITING, WE KNOW!!
18.
Jamie872006
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
I CAN’T WAIT TELL LIL WAYNE CD COME OUT
19.
KNOWN
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
@ 13, PLEASE DON’T MAKE LOGIC OF THIS NAME, HOPEFULLY THEY’RE GOING PULL A DIDDY A CHANGE IT A BUNCH OF TIMES OR UNTIL SATISFCATION…”LEMME GET ON PRAYING FOR THAT NOW, CUZ I REFUSE TO BUY A CD BY DAY 26, 112 WAS OKAY, BUT THIS SHIT IS JUST NOT A GREAT NAME”!
20.
SylentDreamer
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Okay with a name like Day 26 they are guaranteed not to be around for a long time. This is pure craziness…smffh!!
21.
guccigirl
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
THRO SOME D’s ON THAT BYTCH..danity kane, day 26, donnie! (not wasup)
22.
99 problems
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Wow folks cant read he’s not making an album !! geesh !
I dont know about Diddy or Sean or whatever the hell he’s calling himself and his band ideas–he is obsessed with making a boy bad !whats that one groups nam B5 or something like that what happened to them ? and doesnt he still have an contract with New Edition ? just saw thier story on E- saw it before and it is still sad everytime I watch it Bobby Brown has alway been a damn fool
23.
waynestheonewhoshouldstop
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
I’m looking forward to hearing the guys’ new stuff.
Jay-Keep it coming..
Wayne-No comment.
24.
SylentDreamer
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
If they were going to call themselves Day 26 they should’ve just stuck with the show’s name and named themselves MB4 …SMMFH
25.
ladytroublesome
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26? Really though?
I wish Jay-Z would stay retired. He was the shit in his prime. Stick a fork in him cause dude is well done.
26.
marrisa
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
DAY 26?????????? THAT SHIT IS WACK!
27.
TESSA
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
THATS THE MOST GAYESET SHIT I HAVE EVER HEARD!! DAY 26 ARE THEY SERIOUS??????!!!!!!!!!
28.
DCTRINIGYAL
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
THE NAME IS TERRIBLE…POINT BLANK.
29.
tia
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
yeah that sucks for the boys….on the brighter side i think that picture is nice lol…day 26 is not gon get it,its diff,but it aint wats good.
lil wayne did a song wit lil mama…..thats kind of a good look,i dont kno if its a song from the album or not but “the future” is my hit…on drugs…i think he needs some serious help…i kno this because someone i kno says her uncle (who is a pastor) met weezy at a hotel he was at and weezy asked for prayer…and they prayed right there in the hallway….i mean he’s on those e pills,weed,and everything else…its time to grow up weezy,i love u but it really is.
30.
Daft Punk™
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26? okay then…….Its not what hey call you.. but what you answer to..
think positive…
31.
Jamie
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
uumm ok Day 26…if they like it I love it
32.
OBAMA4PRES
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
day 26 not feelin it
jay—no comment
wayne- SAY NO TO DRUGS
33.
Allegra
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26 is garbage, okay it means something to them , what about the fans, if they were smart they would have let the fans name them. You are not going to hear young girls go crazy over Day 26 ? Puffy gone f*ck them boys over. and Donnie goofy ass. They need to stay away from numbers , look at what puff did to 112. I think Jay is smart, he’s not coming back out, even he cant save rap, he better focus on getting that internet label going with Steve jobs for itunes… Lil’ Wayne, I love him but I dont know about him, he on something stronger than weed. He that shyt though, I will defiantely download his album.
34.
PrettyYoungThang
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
DRUGS AND GUNS KILL. WAYNE REMINDS ME OF A FRAGGLE ROCK RAT! GO BACK TO JAIL!
J, ANOTHER ALBUM?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
35.
Rotem
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
i actually heard that the 26 is the day the group came together August 26th… I first thought they was gonna be called 826 but I guess they didnt want the comparison with 112.
36.
Cherry
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
As long as Jay-z Is still in the game… He’ll be dropping albums from left to right!!.. Can’t hate, his great!!!
37.
8baller
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26 is a odd name. I have heard worse. Anyway I am excited for them none the less.
38.
Mayne
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
What the hell does Day 26 mean? These names on Bad Boy Ent. are getting crazy. BLUEPRINT 3 better be cccrrrrrraaazzzzzyyyyyy!!!!!!! Hopefully this will his last album. Can’t be a rapper at 40 if your not rapping about Jesus. LOL!!! Just messin’ wit y’all.
Carter 3! Cop album! I will.
Mayne indorses Barack Obama for President!!!!
Get at me
39.
SAN DIEGO GYRL
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26, thats a weird name but I still like them.
40.
Dame
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26 maybe when they explain it I may like it!
I love Jay keep doing your day boo
Jay understudy Lil Weezy kills me sometimes with things he say.
41.
HOLLIEWOOD
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
-Day 26… Im jus curious as to what it mean…
-ITS HOVEY BABY! - Looking forward to the new material! I kno its Krack!
-Lil Wayne! - He need to take his time & be careful with this release bcuz it can make or break him, cuz the public could very well find out he is just a verse man & cant formulate an album… Im lookin forward to it too - we’ll see… its like the moment of truth
For new music hit up http://www.myspace.com/holliewoodofficial
42.
HOLLIEWOOD
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
-Day 26… Im jus curious as to what it mean…
-ITS HOVEY BABY! - Looking forward to the new material! I kno its Krack!
-Lil Wayne! - He need to take his time & be careful with this release bcuz it can make or break him, cuz the public could very well find out he is just a verse man & cant formulate an album… Im lookin forward to it too - we’ll see… its like the moment of truth
For new music hit up http://www.myspace.com/holliewoodofficial
43.
SAY WHAT:O
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26.
weird but cool somehow
44.
99 problems
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
I keep scrolling up and rereading from what I comprehend “Ain’t I” was an old recording and theres been no info confirming a Blueprint 3….does anybody else see that?
I have to admitt Wayna has someting going . but I feel bad about not beig able to look at a picture of him without laughing I always think of the Jewelry Man’s video on Youtube showing him an Baby kissing playing that 50 cent song sayin “mmmmm…kissin” in the backgroung LOLI know thats old and done with but that shyt is still funny!
45.
clarkthink
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26……How about Memorial Day, because next year they’ll just be a memory
46.
don't worry about it
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
26 boys? what the hell? anyway i can’t wait for the carter III
he is the best rapper alive!! hate on it.
47.
Sharonda
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Those boys can sing but we’ll see how long they last.
Ummm, ok @ Jigga
And say the most simplest ish you now consider the best rapper, Weezy is wack.
48.
Shay
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Okayyy…Day26 isn’t even as horrible as some of you guys are making it seem lol. There are frikkin rock bands out with weirder names than that i.e. “Ok, Go”, “Limp Bizkit”, “Blink 182″…need I go on lol. And like someone else said, what’s in a name? I’m sure they’ll do good, because they can sing their asses off…especially Big Mike.
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WEEZY F.BABY IS THE GREATEST RAPPER ALIVE
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
ALL OF YALL HATIN ON LIL WAYNE DON’T LISTEN TO HIS MIXTAPES, CUZ YALL DON’T KNOW WHAT YALL SAYING. THE MOST GREATEST OF HATERS COULD LISTEN TO SUM OF HIS SONGS AND WOULD BE LIKE “Damn, That shit was Kinda Hot”. GET OFF IT!
50.
YAAAAAAAA!
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Okay..I’m thinking they came up wit Day 26 because that was the day they were formed live on mtv!! I think so, not really sure. But if it means that I still don’t care for the name but oh well.
51.
Ladyssolady
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Yea, ‘The Band’ (which I will always refer to them as) formed on Aug. 26, so I guess that’s where they got the name from. Whatever happens for them, Big Mike will be fine because he can sing his ass off. Willie can go somewhere and do some modeling, cause he is soooo fine, but actually has very nice bone structure. Jay-Z just needs to hang it up!! Ohhh, how I miss the days of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ …(the only Jigga album that stays in constant rotation in my car)
52.
Ne'
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
They should have sticked to 826 boys, or just take the boys out and called themselves 8-2-6. Its better then Day 26.
53.
li
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
LFO 98 Degreez B2k IMx Day 26……I really wish they would have came up with a more mature name or even a catchy name, Jagged Edge is catchy, Day 26?? I’ll get over it, but I actually liked Danity Kane, everyone was hating on that but I love that name…
54.
UM...I GUESS
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
AHHHHH
day 26?????
that HAS to be a joke.
55.
STACEY
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
DAY 26 SOUND LIKE JUDGEMENT DAY OR SOME SHIT NOT FEELING IT
56.
cbreezie007
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
DAY 26?!?!?!
wat does stand for ne way..?!
i mean..
pleze fill me in on thiz..
cuz im realy clueless.
but fo real tho…
they culd’ve thought of sumthin mor creative than that.
im pretty much dissappointed at thiz point.
o yea…
JAY-Z u need to stop it..
[&]STOP IT NOW!!!!!
57.
R. Scott
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
I was the one who told CL and Rap-Up about the name cus I was at 3 of the radio press shows they had here in Philly today. It was at the Power 99 one (which was their 2nd of the day) where they announced the name. Day 26 basically means the day their dreams became a reality (Aug. 26).
On a side note, I never realized that DK had signed a funny “360″ deal when they first came out. But they got their sh*t straight now, so they gonna be cakin for real.
58.
Ama
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
day 26..? ehhh, not really feelin it but, i hope their album does well!!
59.
Vida
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
No, No, No, and NO to Day 26. Not feeling it. Not at all. NEXT!
60.
POWERFUL
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Jay do what you do best bless the MIC!
61.
Vida
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Wait…I think the name still SUCKS but I can see the similarities to Take 6, I’m sure that wasn’t like a winner with everyone.
62.
whatsgoingon
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26 is just like Danity Kane- just some silly, mindless names to me. I understand they are suppose to carry some deep meaning, but these names miss that mark. I dont understand why Diddy keeps coming up with bands…is it just to make more dough off of a product or something? I dont know anything about Lil Wayne, but if he gonna bring it, bring it. It will be 2020 and JayZ will probably still be at it- while no one’s listening…….nothing lasts forever…..stop being greedy and enjoy your youth while you can.
63.
shugshug
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
LMAO @ 7!!!!
64.
.:Famously Infamous:.
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Maybe they picked Day 26 because they were picked on th 26th.
65.
Tina4rmN.Oeast
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Alright Dwayne Carter!!!!!!! get this money and make everyone respect your art and you as an artist!!!!!!
66.
One Tree Hill
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
I luv making da band 4! I was watching them , Donnie and Danity Kane on monday, dat show is HOTT!!
67.
Comptons Finest
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
day 26….unusual….but i have 2 give em credit for the 2 new hot songs.
danity kane…im just not feeling they new music
jay -z - sit down somwhere with bey, and give it a break.
lil wayne….i can’t wait, he’s gonna come with some hot shit!!!
68.
D
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
DAY 26??? THAT IS SO CORNY! THEY WAITED THIS LONG AND THATS WHAT THEY CAME UP WITH? HATED IT!
69.
bklyn-bella
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
Day 26? what are they on their periods?
its a ridiculous name not even close to 112
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Saturday, February 2, 2008 /
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tjack25
Saturday, February 2, 2008 /
bout time they named the group
72.
Ms. NYC
Saturday, February 2, 2008 /
What? Day 26???
Wow…
Thats the name they finally came up with
It sounds really corny
73.
nellymack
Saturday, February 2, 2008 /
i think day 26 also means “they too sick” ?
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Tiffy
Saturday, February 2, 2008 /
DAY 26, i think it’s significant because the day Diddy announced the members & the MTB4 Finale was on August 26, 2006… that’s what i’m thinking.. thats all that makes sense really.. righttt??
75.
Denzel's main chick
Saturday, February 2, 2008 /
Diddy, you approve of that WACK name? You better tell those talented young men to change that mess. Hate the name and it makes no sense, however those brotha’s can sang! Hey there Willie with your fine self!
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