In early 2009, the band began a partnership with Jersey Shows Production Company, featuring one of their songs on two of Jersey Shows' annual promo albums in 2009 and 2010, produced in collaboration with Danimal Records. 4 Normandy participated in Jersey Shows' annual competition, "The Deal," competing against over 100 bands for a record deal with Danimal Records. Despite coming in 4th place, the band's style, distinct from the popular screamo music of the time, caught the attention of judges who invited them to perform a summer showcase series at Hot Topic stores along the New Jersey Coast, where many fans had already discovered them through Jersey Shows' showcase album. Following the showcase, the band used the proceeds to record two new singles, "The Breeze" and "Alive," at Silent Owl Studios, produced by John Collura and Paul Carabello from The Ataris. While Danimal Records and Jersey Shows were impressed, they couldn't offer a spot on their label but instead proposed to work with the band as managers. Nick Brandefino joined the band, making it a 5-member group, leading to their final performance at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville in 2011. The band then focused on self-recording an acoustic compilation of their songs in their home studio, although these recordings were never officially released. By 2012, members Chris, Dave, and Phil pursued individual projects, with Chris and Phil reuniting in December 2012 for a 4-song acoustic set at Triumph Brewing Company in New Hope, Pennsylvania.