Diddy has had his shares of hits and misses. He struck gold by discovering the late Christopher Wallace, Mase, and 112 back when hip-hop's heartbeat was still pulsating in the 90's. Then, Diddy drew some eyebrow raising moves with the signing of the all-girl band Dream, and the memorable debacle of Da Band. It's hard to dubb Puff as either the Danny Ainge of the Music Biz, or the Isiah Thomas of the game. Either way, Puff is back to showcase his latest commodity in the form of Donnie Klang.
Mr. White Boy with no rhythm, was the winner of Diddy's Making The Band, and earned himself a solo deal back in 2007. After watching his fellow comrades Day 26 catch a brick, and his homegirls Danity Kane barely teetering to Gold, Klang is now riding shotgun as Diddy tries to wheel him to success with his debut album, Just A Rolling Stone.
Klang's first single "Take You There" shows a relatively young Abercrombie and Fitch model trying to rock to the infectious beat of Soul Diggaz. Sadly the mundane lyrics leaves the audience to ponder "WTF are you doing". Even Puff's cogent "Take That" phase, and exuberant verse isn't enough to CPR the track back to life.
Even Puff's dream team isn't enough to revitalize this car crash. "Dr Love" proved to be a dangerous head on collision with stupidity, and drops of why? As Diddy tries to be the Timbo to Donnie's Justin, it's clear to see and acknowledge that there's only one JT in the game. Tracks Like "Love in Stereo", and "Which One" should be tagged with a "Listen With Caution" label simply because of the lack of fluidity, and insipidness within these tracks. Still, there's some hope as Donnie shines on tracks like "Hollywood Girls", and "Hurt That Body".
Some people lost faith in Puff after he began cosigning on acts like B-5, Dream, and Boys In The Hood. I mean Puff, I understand Cassie has your head sprung, but come on man, bringing her to 106 & Park to just get ridiculed on Youtube the next day is no bueno bro. All in All, Donnie Klang isn't a horrible singer. With some self-searching, and Lauren Ann dance classes, we could see a refined Donnie in 2009.
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