Kristinia Jamie DeBarge ( born March 8, 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She first appeared on national television in 2003 as a contestant on the
American Idol spin-off,
American Juniors. In 2009, DeBarge signed a contract with the Island Records department Sodapop, releasing her debut album,
Exposed, in July of the same year. The first single, "Goodbye", reached the top 20 in the US and Canada.
DeBarge released her album
Young & Restless exclusively to Japan in May 2013 under Manhattan Records.