From The Vault: Danity Kane – ‘Ride For You’

Published: Sunday 25th May 2014 by Sam

This Summer, the divas of Danity Kane are heating up the airwaves with their blazing new single ‘Lemonade’. So, what better way to salute the ladies return than by journeying back to one of their break-out hits.

Yes, this week’s From The Vault pick is the group’s second single ever – ‘Ride For You’.

Released in December 2006, the track saw the then-five-piece showcase their pipes after serving up swagger aplenty on  preceding single Show Stopper’.

With the popularity of hard-hitting ballads at an all time high – thanks to the likes of Mariah Carey’s ‘We Belong Together’ and Mary J’s ‘Be Without You’, the group tapped the man responsible both tracks Bryan Michael Cox to pen ‘Ride’.

The result? A delicious slice of balladry than firmly established the “DK brand” as more than a one trick pony.

Indeed, though the track could only manage a #78 placing on the Billboard Hot 100, ‘Ride’ proved that each member possessed a powerful vocal; which, when juxtaposed against their performance ability, very much established Danity Kane as a legitimate supergroup.

Thematically, the song’s Marcus Raboy directed video saw each member navigate through different seasons. Though by no means groundbreaking, it served as a fitting visual homage to the different flavours that make up one of the best female collectives in recent memory.

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For many, the story of Danity Kane reads like a titillating page-turner. Make-ups, break-ups, comebacks, and setbacks. Yet, more than anything, it’s always felt  somewhat incomplete; cliché as it sounds, almost as if the best is yet to come.

Now a trio, it’s clear the DNA of the new DK remains as strong as ever. As such, here’s hoping the ladies reap the rewards of their hard work. Because a victory for this latest incarnation is very much a victory for every member than at has ever sung under the Danity Kane name.

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  1. Me. I Am Stephy… The Elusive Chanteuse May 25, 2014

    WTF! Can we get a better “From The Vault” than this Sam/David?

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  2. danity slayne May 25, 2014

    Ride for you was the JAM back in 06! I really have high hopes for DK3…. their new music is very very promising

  3. The Truth May 25, 2014

    Are the people at TGJ for real??

    ” ‘Ride’ proved that each member possessed a powerful vocal”

    I might need you guys to go and check your facts because Aubrey O’day was scrapped from this song… You only hear her a little bit in the chorus…. If you guys really are reading hard for them from the start as you guys are doing, you would know she was taken out and that there was a big issue with here not having her own part to sing….

    Next time check your facts……

    #byefelicia

  4. GREEKGOD May 25, 2014

    That was my sh*t tho.

  5. Beygency May 25, 2014

    I loved that song. I think they had better ballads on their 2nd album though & a more mature sound tbh. I’m hopeful about this new era from them though. I hope they slay

  6. Molly May 25, 2014

    TGJ can yall post on Rita Ora singing Drunk in love. lol

    • ozzy May 25, 2014

      Oh God, was it awful?

      • Molly May 25, 2014

        Surprisingly it was pretty decent and live something the original singer couldn’t do.

      • ozzy May 25, 2014

        Unfortunately, the b**** is undergoing an identity crisis. Her music sounds like Rihanna leftovers and Rocnation is spending serious money on her promotion of lackluster singles… They better be saving up for R8. If I see s***** promotion on Rihanna’s next album….
        Hell.Will.Turn.Over.

    • ozzy May 25, 2014

      OOHHH SHADE DETECTED LMAO. I just saw it and and although I hate the bitchh, it was cute…

      • Molly May 25, 2014

        Too bad she has to sing other people’s hits to keep the crowd hype since her music is shitt 🙁

      • ozzy May 25, 2014

        Unfortunately, the b**** is undergoing an identity crisis. Her music sounds like Rihanna leftovers and Rocnation is spending serious money on her promotion of lackluster singles… They better be saving up for R8. If I see s***** promotion on Rihanna’s next album….
        Hell.Will.Turn.Over.

      • Molly May 25, 2014

        Im sure if they’re spending that much money on a non factor im sure Rihanna will get some major promotion tbh Rihanna needs another GGGB/LOUD era these sloppy eras gotta go.

      • ozzy May 25, 2014

        Absolutely, even as a stan of Ri, I can admit that Talk That Talk and Unapologetic were sloppy eras when it comes to promotion. But I have a feeling that had more to do with her and not the lack of money/promotion. She’s had a long enough break for the last 2 years and should be ready to work hard.

    • Rosie May 26, 2014

      Oh no no no no. F*** this song. I hate the US for making it even bigger ugh.

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