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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Tuesday 06 October

By s

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Seriously,

I will agree that it is not always about having a great voice. However, she never would have made the show if she actually used her voice instead of imitating the sound of a 48 year old chain smoker. Some of the other singers had real musicianship and tone (Anoop, Adam, and Scott in particular).

By Michael Keller

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Point #1) Allison would be absolutely correct. The insight of such a young lady is very impressive! This show is, indeed, not about the music. It never was. It is about a money-making popularity contest.
Point #2) Listen to 'Friday, I'll be Over U'. Then listen to her rendition of Michael Jackson's "Give In To Me". In this new tune, you will NOT be hearing any of her trademark strong, smooth vibrato!
'Friday, I'll be Over U' is, in fact, just another money-making sell-out. Quit bastardizing artists and musicians, people. Overall, it is giving this country a bad reputation. Why the hell do you think Tina Turner lives in Europe - and is going to stay there? Figure it out! She did!

By rael216

Wow, shocking new's, and any moron that watches this drivel didn't already know this after the first season?

By Carol

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Allison at 17 is swinging the world by the tail, just think 10 years down the road where she will be. I'm an old woman and going out to get the DVD now. Carol

By clippy

hm. interesting that the winner succeeds based on favoritism. just like the office.

By Lori

Showing her immaturity for sure. If it's favoritism, it's because the favorite can sing, that's why they become a favorite. I wish her well. I love her performance at the Idols Live concert.

By Donna

I think its cute, very catchy song. I voted for her on AI. Just makes me laugh inside knowing when she's all grown up, she won't be getting over anyone on a friday... not the upcoming one at least...lol.. For when your my age, the "heart" never really gets over anyone.

PS - does she think she'd have a song out were it not for Idol? Be thankful child.

By rl

Another "misleading headline" that sounds inflamatory.... she made a true statement to a question.

By Frank Leone

My God. She is barely literate. I ain't gonna listen to no pop song by no illiterate.

By tabittab5

As far as I can see all the pop stars are illiterate or might as well be. This is how the younger generation speaks, it has nothing to do with literacy. Get over yourself. By the way, you sound more illiterate than she does. Either that or English is not your first language.
And yes, the song is a little overdone, but it will get her out there.
I'm not a AI watcher, but I have been able to tell that she is a great singer. I'm looking forward to more.

By LaTila

Allison, you were the reason I watched Idol, but this song was awful!!!! What a waste of your beautiful voice. You don't need that Techno s...! Please, Please record ballads. You have a soulful, sexy and awesome voice. Your "Let it ride" song" was awesome also.

By Barb

I like the song. It has a catchy tune and the lyrics are simple and it stays with you. As I'm typing right now I remember the lyrics and tune. I like the part where it says.."you got me to forget me." This is pure obsession over another person. We all have gotten there, but the life line is "Friday, I'll be over you! Cool song..Never thought I would like a song by a 17yr old rocker chic at my age (46 Afr.Female) But, "so what..I'm still a rock star...I got my rock moves and I don't need you! I like Pink as well ;). Rock On Allison!!

By dcc10n

She should brush up on her English. I hope her song is better than her speaking!!!!!!!!!

By Evelyn

I liked Allison on Idol and I liked Chris too, but I still think Adam should have won last season. On Disco Night, when he sang 'If I Can't Have You' I sat here in stunned, emotional silence. I've heard that song but never before that moment realized it was a sad love song... I used to just hop up and dance to it. Wow, what a revalation that was and what a gift his voice is! For all the people who called him a 'screecher'... listen to that song and reconsider.

By Jack

The American Idol show is about the "it" factor and talent too. But I quit watching when they brought in the new judge, "whats her name?". I can not stand the new judge "Ellen" who can't dance and waddles like a duck on her show. I went to the park the other day and thought that I saw her waddling around the lake looking for a coffee table.

By jbjg24m

hey Patrick, u say u wright music> hate to tell u its write not wright !

And it's "it's" with an apostrophe.

By Jen

um, sounds like prettymuch everything else that is out there right now? sorry...can do without it :)

By KW195209

I KNOW SHE IS, BUT SHE SURE SOUNDS LIKE A LITTLE KID. THE SONG IS NOT FOR ME, TOO FRANTIC. CAN'T DANCE TO IT EITHER, UNLESS YOU WANT TO JERK LIKE YOU'RE GETTING HEART PADDLED. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT OF JORDIN SPARKS SINGING....OH WELL, SHE'LL GET BETTER.

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