Lately, while flipping through channels during commercial breaks, I’ve keyed in on a song playing in the Nivea Goodbye Cellulite commercial. I figured it was just a catchy little ditty created for the product and moved on. Then, this week, during “The Hills”, I heard the song again. It was real. And by real, I mean really catchy! I loved it! The song is called “Goodbye” by Kristinia (pronouced Kris-ti-nee-a) DeBarge.

I admit to having read news blurbs here and there about how another DeBarge was entering the music biz, but I didn’t really give it another thought. Having grown up during the 80s, I know allllll about the DeBarge family. The group DeBarge (which her father James was a keyboardist in), Chico and El’s solo projects…you name it, I was probably grooving to it!

So, to say that it’s in Kristinia’s genes to sing would be an understatement. And she chose her debut single very wisely! “Goodbye” is another single girl anthem that is a perfect summer jam. Yea, the topic has done before, but that hasn’t stopped any of the other attempts from enjoying success. I don’t think that will be a hurdle at all.

For “Goodbye”, Kristinia looked to a classic sample that sports fans are quite familiar. “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by the group Steam. The song topped the charts back in 1969. Hopefully the sample will give Miss DeBarge a bit of luck as well. So, say it with me: “Na na na na…Na na na na… Hey hey hey….Goodbye!” Perfect for her song about getting over a breakup and getting her “single girl swag” back!

Kristinia made her first appearance on the American Idol spinoff show, American Juniors back in 2003. I didn’t watch and it, and frankly forgot it even existed until I started reading up on Kristinia.

The song wasn’t supposed to hit radio until this week, but radio stations just couldn’t wait and added it into rotation early. Z100, regarded by many, as THE top pop music radio station in the country led this charge. If you can get your single onto Z100′s playlist, you’re doing well. Many other stations follow their lead and that could lead to a nice snowball effect for “Goodbye”. KIIS FM in Lo Angeles has also caught on. That’s another huge airplay market. We shall see!

Kristinia is signed to music legend Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds’ new label Sodapop Music, which is under the Island Def Jam umbrella. I’ve been a fan of Babyface’s work — as both an artist and producer — for a very long time. So that he wrote and produced much of Kristinia’s material bodes well for her, in my opinion. She is in very good hands. Babyface knows how to run a label. Don’t forget that he built LaFace Records from the ground up with longtime friend and colleague L.A. Reid.

If it hasn’t happened already, the music video for “Goodbye” should be shot very soon. As recently as last weekend, Kristinia was still in rehearsals for it. The album will be out this summer. June 30 is a tentative date that is circulating for her release.

Listen to “Goodbye” below:

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You’ve heard her brand new single “Goodbye” now get to know Kristinia. You can call her at 310-773-0367 to hear her latest messages, enter contests, listen & buy new music, and even win a call back from Kristinia. She will be giving you an inside look at her world through her Kristinia & Friends video channel. You can subscribe to the channel so you never miss out on a new episode. Check It Out!

OFFICIAL LINKS:
Where to find Kristinia online!
www.kristiniadebarge.com (Official website)
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“Goodbye” is available for download on iTunes.

BONUS:
Check out KD’s performance of “Reflection”, from Mulan, on American Juniors when she was 13!