Qwanell
After much thought, Qwanell decided to give up
a scholarship to Firetown College to appear on season 1 of Making the
Band 4 -- and what a smart choice it turned out to be! Although he was
nervous about auditioning in front of Diddy, Qwanell's singing and dancing
skills scored him a spot in the band. Since his father passed away when
he was only four, Qwanell relied on his mother and grandmother for support
throughout his life.
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KNOWN AS “the baby of the
group.”
INFLUENCES Brandy |
FAVORITE TRACK “Perfectly
Blind” |
Brian
Brian's come a long way from making ends meet
by working at a doggie daycare, having earned one of the coveted spots
in Diddy's all-male supergroup during season 1 of Making the Band 4.
Brian's a talented singer, but the pressure is on when it comes to living
up to expectations in the recording studio. His greatest weakness is
his temper, which often leads to heated confrontations.
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KNOWN AS “the one with the temper.”
INFLUENCES K-Ci Hailey, Sisquo, Marvin Gaye,
Michael Jackson |
FAVORITE TRACK “‘Your Heels’,
because it’s so high energy. It’s really different for Day26.” |
Will
Although the Chicago music scene is small, Willie
made a living as a singer, songwriter and arranger before being asked
to join Diddy's all-male supergroup during Making the Band 4. While
living in New York City during season 1, Willie desperately missed his
girlfriend and son, but he kept going so that he could be a role model
for his child. Even though Willie's been burned by the music industry
before, he knows that things will be different this time around since
he has Diddy on his side. Now he's determined to hunker down and help
his band.
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KNOWN AS “I’m one of the oldest,
so I bring knowledge and know-how.”
INFLUENCES The Temptations, Jagged Edge, Stevie
Wonder, 112, Brandy |
FAVORITE TRACK “‘Imma Put
It On Her’— It’s just an upbeat club track. It shows
where we’re going with the sound.”
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Michael used to assemble cars and teach dance
classes, but all that is in his past now that he won a spot in Diddy's
all-male supergroup during season 1 of Making the Band 4. Michael has
a beautiful voice, loads of confidence and a brand-new look. Raised
on rich Southern cooking, he struggled with his weight throughout the
Making the Band 4 competition, but by the end he slimmed down and got
a makeover. Convinced that his newfound success will put him in a position
to help others.
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KNOWN AS “the mediator”
INFLUENCES Stevie Wonder, Boys II Men, Jodeci,
Ginuwine |
FAVORITE TRACK “Bipolar” and “Perfectly
Blind”
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Robert
In his hometown, Robert has a reputation as a
gifted performer, and he definitely had the confidence and swagger that
Diddy was looking for during season 1 of Making the Band 4. After proving
he could work well with others, Robert was chosen to join Diddy's all-male
supergroup. Robert's voice is so unique that Diddy says it gives him
chills every time he hears it. Despite his love for music, Robert has
some personal issues that sometimes interfere with his professional
life. Will he be able to put his problems on the back burner and focus
solely on making the band?
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KNOWN AS “the rebel”
INFLUENCES The Clark Sisters, Usher, Michael
Jackson, Stevie Wonder |
FAVORITE TRACK “Truth is a Lie” |
