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Da Band was the second band formed by the Making The Band TV series and the first by rap mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs. [1]
Da Band was a hip-hop group established as the second band formed by the Making the Band TV series and the first by rap mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs. [2]
“It goes further than just going in the booth and recording,” the Miami native discloses of what he’s learned as part of Da Band. [3]
The group’s debut album, 2003’s Too Hot for T.V., was prefaced with a season’s worth of drama-filled Making the Band episodes, which documented the cheesecake runs, in-fighting, and recording sessions that led up to its release. [1]
These six individuals were chosen in July 2003 after battling over 40,000 wannabes to not only become the featured group on Making the Band, but also received a recording contract. [3]
Out of a 40,000-strong field of aspiring vocalists and rappers, six people became the focus of MTV’s Making the Band series during 2003. [4]
“My greatest fear was not being successful in life” says Sara Stokes in her Midwest twang. [...] Oddly enough, the usually levelheaded Ness had his life changed around by some unfortunate missteps and bad judgments. [3]
Babs (Lynese Wiley), Dylan (Dylan John), Freddrick (Frederick Watson), Ness (Lloyd Mathis), Sara (Sara Stokes), and Young City (Rodney “Chopper” Hill) were handpicked to become part of P. Diddy’s Bad Boy empire. [1]
Most of the group played themselves in this sketch, with the exception of Dylan John and Fredrick Wilson, however group member Dylan John was also played by Chappelle and still made a small appearance. [2]
Most of the group played themselves in this sketch, with the exception of Dylan and Fred, however Dylan was also played by Chappelle and still made a small appearance. [1]
Dave played Diddy and ordered the group to walk to the Bronx to fetch a Cambodian immigrant’s breast milk, to walk to Queens to fetch a sugar cookie, to walk to northern New Jersey for a set of left-handed golf clubs, and to take a picture of a midget holding balloons. [2]
Respected for his untouchable Caribbean Reggae/Hip Hop flow, and notorious for his distinctive mesmerizing voice, Dylan whom has also been characterized as the rebellious group member, always manages to bring a dramatic twist to most episodes. [...] Known by diehard fans as the wittiest and most comical of the bunch, his charm has obviously carried him through, past early teen crime and into a circle of friends and fellow MC’s that not only had his back throughout the years, but convinced him that between his distinguished dirty growl and poignant lyrics, he had enough potential to put himself on the map. [...] Since her first appearance on MTV’s Making the Band, Sara has received rave reviews from media and fans alike. [3]
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[1] Da Band: Information from Answers.com
[2] Da Band - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Da Band
[4] Da Band | Music Artist, Videos, Photos, News, Ringtones, Album and …