Exclusive: Allison Iraheta's 'Friday I'll Be Over U' Premiere

By PopEater Staff Posted Oct 5th 2009 09:05AM

Allison Iraheta, the 17-year-old singer who made it to the top 4 on 'American Idol' last season with her rocker style and attitude is on her own now, and PopEater is proud to debut her new single, 'Friday I'll Be Over U.' PopEater got the chance to chat with Allison about her new tune, which she says "ain't too hard to understand" in its message.

Listen to 'Friday I'll Be Over U'

So how'd 'Friday I'll Be Over U' come about?

I worked with Max Martin, and he pulled it out of his magic box. He came up with an awesome song and sent I to me and we cut it and it was just amazing. He definitely knows how to put himself in other people's shoes.

What were you looking to convey with 'Friday'?

Pretty much show who I really am as an artist, and what I really want to continue doing for the rest of my life, which is this. Just really do awesome music for the rest of my life.

What will your fans take away from the song?

It's a song everyone can relate to. It's a pretty simple song. It ain't too hard to understand. I think people will really just be like 'Yeah!' ... hopefully.

Do you think you were able to be yourself on 'Idol'?

Not really. It was pretty hard. Being on 'American Idol,' it's very hard to be who you are. You can try, but you're already portrayed as someone else. It's kind of hard to come out as who you really are. But, now people get a chance to know who we are, going to see us on tour and stuff.

Do you think rockers have a disadvantage on 'Idol'?

I don't even know, man. Hey, Daughtry, David Cook, they're doing pretty awesome right now so hopefully we'll see what happens with me.

What other types of things can fans expect on your new album?

There will be some ballads and some upbeats maybe you can dance to songs, but they all pretty much come out as a rock vibe.

You just got off of the 'Idol' tour. How was that?

It was amazing, especially going on tour with nine other people that you've been with over a year, so it's your family. Getting to do what we've always wanted to do. .. it's a dream come true and preparation for all of us.

This was your first major tour. What did you miss the most?

The family, definitely. My dad, my dogs, being on my hard-ass bed. Little things like that you really miss when you're on the road. You miss your bed, the family, everything.

What did you do to take your mind off of it while on the road?

We didn't have time to focus on anything else but the tour, so that got our minds off of being homesick. We were so focused on the tour, but towards the end we were all like 'I'm ready to go home!' And then of course on the last day we were all crying, like 'I don't want this to end!'

Is there an artist out there you really look up to and would want to collaborate with?

I keep saying this, and I'm always going to say it until it happens... working with Pink, my friend. That would be amazing. Her music altogether inspires me. I look up to her.

Would you be interested in making a transition to film or stage like other 'Idol' vets have done?

I don't know. I really don't know. I think I would suck at Broadway and stuff like that. I get kind of weird in front of audiences. Singing and dancing, I don't think I can do that. But hey, I wouldn't mind trying new things I guess.

You even get weird in front of audiences when you're touring with your music?

I do, and I freak out right before I hit the stage, but something comes over me and I black out or something and by the time I get off stage I'm like what the heck just happened. I don't know why I'd feel weird if I'm doing dancing.

How did you deal with all of the criticism laid out on 'Idol'?

It's hard to take at first, but people should be prepared before they audition. The whole show of 'Idol' is not about your singing. It's pretty much... it's favoritism. I don't know, but that's pretty much what it is.

What do you think of Chris Sligh's comments that no one will care about ex-'Idol' contestants once the tour is over?

Yea, it's like everybody goes on to do their own thing after the tour. Everybody does what they've got to do, and if you deserve to get out there, you're gonna get out there. This year, this ain't the last you're gonna hear from us. I think all of us are going to get out there.

So years down the road, when you have a long, successful career, what would be the ultimate way for fans to describe you?

I'm bad at that. I don't know ... hopefully just Allison Iraheta, with my name still out there. To have people say my name and know who I am. I'll be content with that.

Tags: Allison Iraheta, AllisonIraheta, american idol, AmericanIdol, pink

Comments

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Monday 05 October

By Ayla

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Good catchy pop song ala Avril Lavigne's Girlfriend. Annoying over-produced vocals but that is par for the course on Top 40 right now. Great first single.

Tuesday 06 October

By Miguel

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First, I have to say that Allison has one of the greastest voices, husky, soulful, perfect phrasing and beautiful tone.

Having said that, the single is not my cup of tea (and not show her vocals potential) but it will be a MEGA HIT. I'm sure the rock soulful side of her will be present on her album, she just needs to put a more pop song as first single to climb the charts.

By Jon

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I don't think the song was put up in FULL. It ends a little bit after 2:00.

By michael

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Yuck-very disappointing. Too much of the same over-produced sound. She lost me at "OH yeah"

By HALEY

IKR I TOTALLY AGREE!

By Karen

Mainstream will love it. This kid has 10 fold the voice Miley has, yet sounds like something Miley could sing. Hopefully next time, we'll hear that trademark sound without all of the bells and whistles attached. Allison's sound is truly unique and she needs to capitalize off of that (just like Daughtry and Cook). I would place her more in the category of "Heart" - the Wilson sisters. Now that's a sound I can relate to and can never be accused of being bubblegum.

By KrisKrazy

Hmm. I LOVE Allison, but I don't know.. I love the chorus, but not the rest :( Love her voice and the style tho! I just want to her more of her voice than the bagground music! Please don't hate me! I do love Allison! But this is was not what I expected.

By Carole

I think the song is great, I also thought she should of won Idol.

By C.S.

Great song! I'll definitely buy her album when it comes out.

By sahira

HOLY SHEET SON, THIS IS AMAZINGLY CATCHY.

6TH TIME LISTENING TO IT ALREADY

By Jenn

LOVE IT. So catchy and so Allison.

By Steph`

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE....this is going to be a hit...WELL DONE ALLISON IRAHETA, WELL DONE... TAKE A BOW GIRL.

POPEATER...CAN U PLEASE UPLOAD THE ENTIRE SONG WITHOUT THE CUTOFF?!

By Elaine

I love Allison but this song does not show her powerful soulful voice. It's to high and fast for her. Sounds like alot of others.

By JENNiFER

I love it. It's super catchy and so Allison.

It's like a mix of the best of Pink, Selena Gomez and Miley.

By Gina

I was thinking the same thing,she reminds me of Pink.
great song,she will do well.

By nervlambert

I'm loving it to bits, Sooo Catchy, Great guitar in there and the ANGSTY Lyrics ir really Allison, So powerful and larger than life, really I see this being a hit. Watch out world, It's Iraheta's Time :)

By Tara

Too generic teen pop for my taste. Too processed. Allison has a unique voice, but I don't hear it at all.

By April

I love it! It's so catchy and fun and I think she is going to have a huge hit with this song. I'm really proud of her and I can't wait to hear the rest of her album!

Monday 26 April

By Amie

I like it but I'm looking forward to her album and hoping for some rawer, more rock-style songs. She's got a wicked voice and I love to hear her a little rougher than this. But I do like it and think it's really catchy and fun. I can see myself adding this to my
playlist.

By David

UH OH too much like Miley...bring back the old allison.

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