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Donnie, (born Donald Joseph Klang Brooklyn, New York in January 23, 1985) 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

Klang 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 Klang 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 peforming 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." Klang 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.

Early Life

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, but later moving to Long Island at the age of 12, Donnie developed a passion for performing. He had many attractions as a young man. Later on, from his dad's second marriage, he gained a step family including three sisters and many new cousins. He sang in a pop and R&B group during his years at Island Trees High School in Levittown, New York, before graduating in 2003. Donnie has worked labor jobs for ten hours a day, yet for most of his life, he's made the most of it, stating, "I've seen the best of both worlds."

He is attending Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York for a major in business degree and minor in music. Donnie decided to take a semester off of college to pursue his music career and went on tour with his group. Not very long after he returned to Hofstra University, the chance came for Making the Band 4, and he again took time off college, saying, "I could go to school and be a businessman, but I'd be sitting there daydreaming about this, so why not take the chance?"

Personal Life

He has been athletic and competitive all his life, and likes to "play basketball and basically all sports." "I like going out or staying in... just having a good time. I want to experience as much as I can in life. I've been around the country performing.

Tracks

2007 "So Over You (Part I)"
2007 "So Over You (Part II)" Feat. Dons

2007 "Say I Ain't Right" Feat. BoZ
2007 "Easier Said Than Done"
2007 "Do It All Again"
2007 "Broken Heart"
2007 "My Typa Girl" Feat. JK
2007 "Back It Up feat Kp"
2007 "Falling Down Again"
2007 "Lean For Me"

External links

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	'''Donnie''', (born Donald Joseph Klang [[Brooklyn, New York]] in [[January 23]], [[1985]]) 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.		'''Donnie''', (born '''Donald Joseph Klang''' [[Brooklyn, New York]] in [[January 23]], [[1985]]) 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 ==		== Making the Band 4 ==