As we previously posted on the site, Kristinia DeBarge got the task to interview singer and label mate, Justin Bieber, as part of her summer internship at J-14 Magazine. You can check out the video of the interview below and click here to view another video of Justin and Kristinia singing Unfaithful by Rihanna.

Growing up as the daughter of James DeBarge has its advantages. Kristinia DeBarge (pronounced Kris-ti-nee-a), 19, was thrust into the entertainment world by her father while still in diapers. Now she’s making a splash with her debut single, “Goodbye,” a rendition of a classic. Running around L.A. and preparing for her upcoming tour, Kris chats with Rap Up about how she snagged a meeting with Babyface, collaborating with a top-tier singer-songwriter, and waving “goodbye” to romance, at least for now.

1. Had you heard the original song, “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye,” before recording your single?
Yes, I was familiar with the original 1969 Steam version before we recorded it. I researched the song on the Internet with Babyface. He has been great to work with. (Read more)

Kristinia DeBarge took some time for an interview with Seventeen Magazine, where she gave some information about her upcoming (yet untitled) album. According to the interview Kristinia’s new album will be coming out in the second week of July and is still figuring out what the followup single for “Goodbye” will be. Some of the tracks that may be included in the album and that are considered for the second single are “Powerless“, “Sabotage” and a song that she says she hasn’t recorded yet called “Anti-Love“. Click here to read the rest of the interview and below is a short video of Kristinia DeBarge talking about her album and single, check it out.

With a lineage like hers, you’d think Kristinia would be feeling some pressure as she prepares for her album to hit stores this Summer. Instead she knows how to count her blessings. “I look at it as a bonus,” Kristinia tells SOHH. “A lot of people ask if it feels like there’s pressure there because it’s a lot to live up to. They were very successful people and they are really respected in the game to this day for songwriting and talent so I am just happy to be part of the family and looking forward to all the great things coming my way.” (Read more)