In 2017, Day26 detailed how they came together as a group. They explained that they truly got to know each other on MTV's "Making The Band," explaining that they were the chosen five out of 45,000 contestants. Some of the group members admitted that signing to Diddy was a "dream come true" as they grew up watching the mogul and wanting to be signed to him. Day26 also talked about Diddy as a producer and music executive, comparing him to Berry Gordy. To hear their studio experiences with Diddy, check out the flashback clip above.