Making the Band 4

Diddy’s decision to leave the season finale of Making the Band 4 as a cliffhanger was pure genius. I’ve literally been waiting weeks for this night. The live finale at Times Square in New York City was filled with anticipation and excitement from live fans and home viewers alike. I really hoped no one missed the show, because the selection of the final group was definitely intense.

To start off the evening, the ten finalists sang Boyz II Men’s classic hit song, “End of the Road” while looking really clean cut in their new fits. Immediately after, Diddy made his first cut from the group. I was hoping he’d cut Dyshon, my least favorite of the finalists and he did. Perfect choice in my opinion because he gave off a really cocky vibe, and wasn’t a team player.

The nine remaining finalists then sang a powerful ballad rendition of “Exclusive” (the Making the Band 4 theme song). The musical arrangement was beautiful. The first to sing was DeAngelo, followed by Qwanell, Robert and Willie. All of the guys sang at some point, individually and together, while Donnie added a sweet touch with his piano skills. They really turned Brian Cox’s hip-hop song into something amazingly powerful.

The next cut by Diddy would be Brian H. Although he has a beautiful voice, he didn’t quite fit into the group either since he was a little more reserved than the others. Hopefully, he’ll make it as a solo artist.

The original plan was a four member group, but in a live decision between Diddy and Michael Bivens, they decided since it’s going to be the “biggest group in the world, it may as well be a five man group.” One by one Diddy names the guys that would be making up the new Bad Boy band and they are:

Robert, Willie, Qwanell, Brian A. and “sexy” Mike who lost over 50 lbs. in this competition.

I was a bit disappointed at this point, because Donnie (one of my favorites) wasn’t selected. But in a surprise twist of things, Diddy announces that there’s an artist who didn’t make it because of a solo deal he’s getting with Bad Boy. And guess what - it’s Donnie! Smart move, because if Diddy didn’t sign him to Bad Boy, some other record label would’ve picked him up quick style. He’s got amazing swagger that the girls can’t seem to get enough of - just ask Tami and the other bazillion girls that voted for him online and made him the number one fan favorite.

Can’t wait for the next season as Diddy shows the final five and Donnie making their albums. Don’t miss the Making the Band 4 Finale After Show on MTV Overdrive.