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

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Monday 05 October

By blackkitten

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Does it sound like a high school music? actually I expect something that can show off her R&B vocal technique, like what she did in "Papa was a rolling stone" & "Cry Baby". But anyway, she sounds okay.

By N

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I love Allison - her voice, attitude, showmanship, everything. But this song sounds like a repeat of other pop songs, with nothing special about it. She sounds like Avril Lavigne (who I also love). Allison is different from Avril though, and this song doesn't show it. It's almost too packaged and prissy, and not gritty enough. This is technically fine, of course, but I think our girl Allison can do even better.

By Mari

OMG This is a greaaaat single!! It's gonna be a hit!! So happy for her!

By William

Love it! A great first single for Allison, we all know her potential but don't forget shes still young, she has a long way to go to put out songs with a classic rock vibe but for now she needs to get established in the music industry.

I can't wait to buy it, GREAT SONG!!!!

By Kathy

Oh no Allison! This is not YOU! Not liking the song very much - doesn't showcase Allison's vocal. Hopefully there will be other songs on the album I like. Song way over processed....

Tuesday 06 October

By Alex

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You haters GET OUTTA HERE!!! I love the song.. I'm looking for it on itunes, its not there yet.... congrats Allie!!!!! you're the best!!

By i

why? why make her sound like all the kelly clarkson's of the world when she is so unique. i wanna hear her sing something that is actually using her voice. i am still hopeful that there will some of that on the album not just something like this.

but i loved the interview. she speaks her mind for sure and i love that. and i love that she obviously knows what the song is and she just presents it as something to go " yeah " to. and to he honest i think i could go " yeah " listening to this.
so i have faith that given the fact that she is smart and knows who she is in the end she will sing songs that really showcase her voice !!

goooo allison !!!!

By JustSaying

I think Allison is too good for this song. The song is a cross between Miley and Avril which is not really a good thing.

By Lynne Kratochvil

Allison is AMAZING!!! The very beginning of this song doesnt even sound like her, but the song in general is AMAZING!!! I LOVE it! Love her! She reminds me of an earlier Pink with an her own spin to it! Shes gonna be HUGE, shes too good not to be!

By Alan

FULL song now up-- the ending is actually very good, improves the song a LOT for me....!

Love Allison.

Friday 09 October

By Janette

Do not like at all. I hear it and think of Miley. She is better than that. She has such unique vocals and they aren't being used here. I really hope that she does well with this song though. She'll probably catch the 12-17 year old kids. That is by bet.

By Elaine

She had a great sultry, boozy voice and this is cute with bubble gum. It's cute and fun but it isn't Allison.

By Kristina

I really loved the song. Its very catchy and definitely one that I can dance too and sing along with when I am driving in my car.

By Satyr

Allison is SO much better than this.

By Nikki

AWW, i saw you at the A.I tour in ontaria ca, your amazing

By Kelly

This....I don't know...just doesn't seem like it's what I expected from Allison. It's too generic teeny bop pop and I think that Allison is so much better than that. Also, they've over-produced a voice that did not need it. I'd really hoped that they wouldn't go the pop route with her.

That being said, I REALLY want Allison to do well & I think she has the potential to be around for a long time.

By Mark Dorfman

I think Allie has got a hit on her hands. The tune is real catchy and Allie does a great job on the track. I know some people were disappointed that this was more pop than they might have liked, but Allie's producers were correct in marketing her at first to a mass audience. Then after that's done, turn her loose with her total rock vibe. I applaud her and Max Martin on this track. This should have a very positive effect on album sales.

By haley

Reminds me of Kelly Clarkson ...lyrics are really gay i thought she would sing something not so chicky but its ok i still love her

By Shannon

More pop than rock. Not edgy, but catchy. Chris Sligh: No one cared about you after the tour! Allison we'll care about.

By Danielle

I love the song. So very much her style. Good for her ;-)

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