Donnie Klang

Donnie J. (born Donald Joseph Klang on January 23, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York) professionally known as Donnie J, is a music producer, singer, model, television actor, dancer, and performer. He is most well known as a contestant MTV's Making the Band 4. He was awarded his own solo contract by Diddy instead of a spot in the group.

Making The Band 4

Donnie is currently on MTV's Making the Band 4, which premieres new episodes every Monday nights at 10 P.M. Donnie quickly impressed choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson at the New York City Making the Band auditions, when she commented on the poor dancing capabilites, stating, "I don't even believe this is the N.Y. I'm a little disgusted right now... but I'm not mad at the white boy, though." At the New York City auditions, he also impressed Diddy's "Dream Team" with his charisma when Laurie Ann Gibson asked Donnie to strike a pose. However, he seems to doubt himself a bit when he says, "My singing and my dancing definitely both need work. I think something that's helped me get through it is my presence... my performance." Also, when performing for vocal coach, Ankh Ra Amenhetep, he stated, "I was very nervous about the notes I'm singing... am I going to hit this next note? In one episode of Making the Band 4, the boys had less than a day to learn a dance routine before elimination night. Diddy told 2 people in his performing group to join the "Maybe can dance" section, and Donnie made a comment stating, "Really?" in disbelief that he can't dance. In the end, Diddy allowed him to stay in the house due to his unique voice, but warned him, "Don't ever let that happen again." Donnie responded, "I'm sorry. It will never happen again," in complete relief. Some fans of the show were shocked and some impressed at this scene of the episode, due to the reception from previous episodes that Donnie is extremely sweet and respectful, always thinking of others and being raised right by his mother. Viewers and supporters were definitely nervous at elimination time at that episode, worried Donnie might be leaving home early. He seems to have a large amount of female fans and supporters, possibly due to his body fit for a model, and the way he is perceived on the show. Sunday, August 26, 2007 Diddy chose his 5 man group which included Robert, Qwanell, Willie, Brian A, and Mike. Donnie had come in first place with the most votes followed by Willie, and Mike. Even though he didn't make the band he was offered a solo artist contract with Bad Boy Ent. Some say that it is because of his good looks, nice demeanor, and that brief moment in which he stood up to Diddy that locked him in as the fan favorite.

Discography

Albums

2008: Wake Up

Songs

"Take Off"
"I Dont Care"
"Dr. Love"
"Ain't Going" (featuring Day26 & Danity Kane.)
"So Beautiful"
"Beautiful Escape"
"Rolling Stone" (Possible Song)
"Get Of The Wall"
"Wake Up"

Trivia

His album will release sometime after Danity Kane and Day26. ^{[citation needed]}

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