Rumors surfed last week that Day26, the group Diddy handpicked on MTV’s Making the Band 4 in 2007 has called it quits. Today Robert Curry, Brian Andrews, Willie Taylor, and Michael McCluney addressed the situation with an official note to fans stating “It is with great sadness and deep pain that we regret to inform you that effective immediately, Atlantic Records Platinum recording group, DAY26 have decided to take a break from the group and focus on their own individual projects.”
Day26 released two albums on Bad Boy before splitting with Diddy when he moved his label to Interscope. The group announce plans to release their third project entitled “A New Day” in 2010. They dropped the first buzz single “Let It Go” featuring Rosco Dash in 2011, which was followed with records “Make It To Bed” and “Made Love Lately.” The record did not capture the same amount of attention as the previous album singles, which may be due to not broadcasting an accompanying reality television that was done on past projects.
The grouped thanks fans and business associates for their support, “we would like to thank all of the ‘ams’ aka fans, dj’s across the world, promoters, radio programmers, Bad Boy Entertainment, Starstruck Management, BET, VH1 and FUSE and all DAY26 supporters in general, for your unending support throughout these years.” Day26 made a special thank you for Diddy whom launched them into millions of household TV screens, “We would also like to acknowledge that this journey would have not been made possible without the vision and mastermind of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and of course MTV Networks for making a group of unknown men, the stars that they are today.”
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It’s a sad day for fans of the former boy band Day26. The four members, Robert Curry, Brian Andrews, Willie Taylor and Michael McCluney have decided to go their separate ways after eight years together as a group. It’s been an incredible journey for these four men since their time in the limelight first began. From winning awards to selling out arenas worldwide, they truly have had it all – but now it’s time for them to take on new challenges individually. Let’s take a closer look at this break-up and what each member has planned next in their solo careers.
The news that Day26 was splitting up came as a shock to many devoted fans who thought the band would last forever. Despite having such success in their music career, personal differences between the members caused tensions which eventually led to the split. Each individual is now setting off down his own path with exciting plans for the future, ready to start afresh without any constraints or expectations from within the group itself.
While there may be sadness surrounding the end of Day26, each of its members are looking forward towards brighter futures and more opportunities ahead of them than ever before. With so much potential going into 2020 and beyond, let us explore how Robert Curry, Brian Andrews, Willie Taylor and Michael McCluney plan to kickstart their own individual journeys.
History Of Day26
Day26 is a singing group that was formed in 2007 by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The original line-up consisted of Robert Curry, Brian Andrews, Willie Taylor, and Michael McCluney. They first gained notoriety after appearing on MTV’s Making the Band 4 competition series. After their win, Diddy signed them to his Bad Boy Records label as part of the Making the Band franchise.
The quartet quickly became popular for their r&b sound and soulful lyrics. Their debut album “Day26” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and went platinum with over 1 million copies sold worldwide. The group released two more albums; Forever In A Day (2009) and A New Day (2010). All three albums were certified gold or higher.
However, things took an unfortunate turn when internal disputes led to a split between the four members in 2011. Despite attempts at reconciliation, they ultimately decided it was best to go their separate ways which marked the end of Day26’s recording career together.
Impact Of The Split
The split of Day26 was a heartbreaking moment for the group’s fans. The quartet had become an emblem of R&B excellence and their impact on music could not be denied. Their albums were multi-platinum successes, toping the charts in both the US and internationally. They also received numerous awards including two BET Awards, one Soul Train Award, four Image Awards, and three BMI Urban Music Awards.
Despite all their accomplishments together as a group, there was still tension between them that led to their breakup which left many people wondering what could have been if they stayed together. This made it difficult for them to move forward with new projects separately due to the strong bond they built while performing as Day26.
Since then each member has gone on to pursue solo careers with varying levels of success. In addition, Willie Taylor pursued acting roles and appeared on several television shows such as Love & Hip Hop Hollywood and Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars: Family Edition. Though the members are no longer making music together, their legacy lives on through their classic records and profound influence in R&B music culture.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the split of Robert Curry, Brian Andrews, Willie Taylor, and Michael McCluney from Day26 was a shock to many fans. The four had been part of the group since its inception in 2007. They were integral to their success and even though they have gone separate ways professionally it’s clear that this band meant something special to them.
The impact that Day26 has had on R&B is undeniable and will continue as each member goes on to pursue solo career endeavors. While it may be difficult for some fans to accept the fact that these four men are no longer together musically, we can all take solace in knowing that the legacy of Day26 lives on through each individual artist’s contribution to music.
The members of Day26 will always remain close friends despite not being together as a group anymore; there’s a bond between them which transcends any business or industry related matters. As we look back at their time as an ensemble, let us cherish the memories created by this amazing quartet.
