Danity Kane – Welcome To The Dollhouse (2008)
Welcome To The Dollhouse by Danity Kane
Biography
Danity Kane is an American Pop and R&B girl group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV’s Making the Band reality television series, the quintet is comprised of singers and songwriters Aubrey O’Day, Wanita Woodgette, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard and Aundrea Fimbres.
Their self-titled debut studio album was released in 2006 and achieved success in the United States, shipping a million copies domestically, while spawning two singles with top 10 hit “Show Stopper” and the ballad “Ride for You.” Danity Kane’s second studio album, Welcome to the Dollhouse, was released on March 18, 2008, following the release of their second top 10 hit single “Damaged“.
About the Album
Last year, Danity Kane’s eponymous debut album was one part of Diddy’s fourfold plan to spark a historic resurgence for himself and Bad Boy Records (the other three parts were albums from Cassie, Young Joc and Diddy). When all was said and done, it was the platinum-selling album from the winner of Making The Band 3 that looked like the leader of the pack, and for good reason: Dawn, Aubrey, Shannon, Wanita and Aundrea were the young, independent, party-going gals that everyone wants to know. And it didn’t hurt that they were talented vocalists and collectively attractive.
Diddy pulled a brilliant marketing move in bringing back Danity Kane for the second season of Making The Band 4 following the formation of the winning R&B group, Day26. The two quintets shared an unusual dynamic, a friendly competition that felt much like a battle of the sexes, occasionally moderated and instigated by Diddy. Instead of Day26 earning all the hype and discussion, Danity Kane’s new release also gained massive momentum, almost enough to overshadow their male counterparts.
Danity Kane came out first with Welcome To The Dollhouse, and it’s a real treat. While they may be young and wild at heart, these gals are true professionals, and they operate with the kind of synergy that one wouldn’t expect from a group that has been together for such a short time.
“Damaged,” the first single from Welcome To The Dollhouse, has already made major waves, and for good reason. Danity Kane sounds better than ever; they are able to seamlessly layer their vocals, so everyone gets a standout moment in both the foreground and background. “Bad Girl,” which features Missy Elliot, exudes all the sass and fire that has now become synonymous with the group.
Though “Damaged,” some listeners might already be familiar with “2 Of You,” which was recorded in 2007 and included on the soundtrack for Step Up 2 the Streets. While “Ecstasy” and “Strip Tease” remind listeners that the ladies are still the naughty seductresses from their debut album, “Poetry” and “Keys To My Heart” show real heart, something their debut somewhat lacked.
Danity Kane defied all critics of Diddy, Making The Band and pop music in general, not to mention their own critics, with the surprise success of Danity Kane. If any of those same critics wished for a sophomore slump, they’re in for another disappointment. Hate to say it, but Welcome To The Dollhouse rocks.
Damage
Welcome To The Dollhouse album tracklists are:
01 Welcome To The Dollhouse (feat. P. Diddy)
02 Bad Girl (feat. Missy Elliot)
03 Damaged
04 Pretty Boy
05 Strip Tease
09 2 Of You
10 Lights Out
12 Poetry
16 Ain’t Going
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