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 DJ

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Great 1st single...I'm excited to hear more.

Tuesday 20 October

By Alyssa

Wow, I'm amazed by her single. Truth be told, I was a little nervous that Jive would give her Miley-esque type of music..but this is more of Kelly Clarkson/Pink/Avril Lavigne and I love it! I know, us hard core Allison fans, were expecting that amazing bluesy rock and edgier rock that Allison brings but I think this is perfect to get her name out there even more. Pop/Rock is definitely in and it's good that they're taking advantage of this. This sounds like a smash hit. Max Martin? GENIUS. Allison Iraheta? Insanely talented, gorgeous, and hilarious. Can't wait to hear more from her! Definitely buying her album...like 5 times :D

Tuesday 06 October

By Faye

Generic pop? Seriously? Even with the bad quality snippet I could tell it had an old school punk/electronic vibe to it, with just the right amount of pop. And I didn't even grow up listening to those type of songs.

So can everyone just stop with the demi and miley comparisons? This is clearly superior to any of that stuff.

Saturday 31 October

By becky

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Thank you!!!! I thought I was losing my mind or something. I totally picked up on the punk in this song right away. I grew up in the 80's, and went to a lot of gigs of a local punk/new wave band, and this reminded me of that so much. Thank you for pointing this out!

Thursday 08 October

IKR? I got so annoyed with all the bubblegum pop references i just had to point it out. I didn't even get to listen to a lot of 80's music (being born in '88), but that's definitely what this song reminds me of.

By willy

I'm a sucka for Alli. LOVE HER like nobody else does. I can't get this song outta my head.

Willy4alli

By istersay

Amazing first single for Allison, I think she has a hit song. Love it!

By Still love Alli, not so much first single

Still hoping so much more from Allison's career. I think the quality many of us came to fall in love from Allison is drowned with over worked pop-electronics of this first single, unless you like that sort of thingy. She has such a powerful raw rockin' bluesy quality to her voice, I don't understand why the need to cover it up in such a way, which is usually reserved for less talented vocal artists.

By notween

Disappointed. This is NOT a rock song. Miley could have recored this.

By San

I think it's cute. Sounds like a lot of the songs I hear on the AOL "New Pop First" station, but it's catchy enough that it might really stand out, especially with pipes like Allison's. Her voice is crazy!

By Liz

First, I love Allison and I will buy her album. But this song disappointed me because I don't hear the Allison I love. Where is our sultry rocker, our reincarnated Janis Joplin? On this overproduced track you can't even tell it's Allison singing. Allison doesn't need all these special effects, and I don't want electronic glitz to drown her out -- I want to hear her beautiful voice. I hope the other songs on the album showcase her talent more effectively.

Sunday 11 October

By meagan

ewww yuck!! do not want!

Saturday 17 October

By Hope

Allison, Danny, and Adam were the ones who I thought were the best singers. I am not a teenager, but I really like her. In my opinion, it does not matter who the public thinks should win, it boils down to who AI wants to win. I thought the show was suppose to be about finding the most talented singer/artist in America. Sadly, to me it's about getting more exposure for the person they have already picked to win. Allison is an awesome singer and deserves to be a star. I don't care much for the new single, but I do hope it does well, so she can get a chance to record some great music in the future. I hope that the way music is viewed will change. Most of the top 40 music is NOT good. Too overproduced! If you can sing you don't need that. Time for a change on the radio and put artists on there who can actually sing...like Allison!

By KC

Woot woot, way to go Allison! Luved ya since your audition on idol, saw you on tour and knew you would be a star in your own right!!! Be proud for all that you have done and will do. Can't wait for the album:)

Sunday 18 October

By Brenda

Allison you are going to be iconic. I know your album or cd has a mix that nationally will satisfy all allison fans. This is just a taste of what will be on the album. Great job. Can't wait to hear the rest.

By Kat

Too much hi-tech sound. Can't really hear her voice but probably on purpose considering she wasn't on target even as a "rocker style" performer. You can get away with this much extra noise when you have proven yourself with good voice first. She seemed like a nice person on the show and I like rock but was not impressed with this.

By Dyan Bell

I think they kinda tamed her. Good but sounds alot like Kelly Clarkson.

By Scp024

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I never liked Allison from the start. She comes off aas a real tough kid. She couldn't sing, all she did was scream. I am a fan of rock, but she was the worst. Let's face it. There was a reason that she didn't win!

By Ondway

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I thought it was a nice catchy upbeat tune. I felt as if the background overshadowed her wonderful voice. Can't wait for her album. I would love to see her and Adam do a duet. It would be a slam dunk. They are fantastic together.

By "JAKE"

Like the chorus bars and the middle 8 but not so much the "oh Yeah" beginning.
She should have no problem with other songs she chooses,she is talented no doubt and pretty cute as well !!

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