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Kristinia DeBarge

American singer and actress from the DeBarge musical family, known for pop and R&B recordings, a 2009 debut album and work in film and television. Born March 8, 1990 in Pasadena, California.

Overview

Kristinia DeBarge is an American singer-songwriter and actress who rose to public attention in the late 2000s. Her music blends mainstream pop with R&B influences and dance elements. She has recorded albums and singles while also pursuing acting roles in film and television.

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Early life and family

DeBarge was born on March 8, 1990, in Pasadena, California. She is part of the extended DeBarge musical family, which has produced several recording artists. Growing up in a musical household shaped her vocal style and early ambitions, and she began performing as a teenager.

Musical career

Kristinia's debut album, released in 2009, introduced her as a pop-oriented artist with R&B touches. The lead single gained radio play and attention for its catchy hook and contemporary production. Over time she has released additional singles and continued to perform live, navigating both major-label and independent routes.

Acting and media work

Alongside recording, DeBarge has pursued acting projects, appearing in films and television productions. Her screen work complements her music career and demonstrates a crossover interest in entertainment beyond the recording studio.

Musical style and reception

Her sound is rooted in pop music with clear influences from rhythm and blues, often featuring upbeat arrangements and contemporary pop production. Critics and listeners have noted her vocal charisma and the commercial polish of her recordings, while fans appreciate her ties to a well-known musical family.

Selected works and facts

  • Debut album released in 2009 (lead single attracted notable attention)
  • Performs a blend of pop and R&B, with danceable tracks and ballads
  • Active in both music and acting, with continued independent releases

For further basic information and credits, see artist profiles and discographies that collect release dates and filmography entries. Many listings and interviews provide details of her subsequent projects and touring activities.

Biography

Kristinia DeBarge is the daughter of James DeBarge, the youngest member of the DeBarge family quintet, which had been very successful in the 1980s with Rhythm of the Night, among others. In 2003, she participated in the children's casting show American Juniors, but was eliminated very early. She performed on stage at her father's concerts and continued to pursue a music career of her own. Through an acquaintance with Babyface, she landed a record deal in 2009 and released her debut single Goodbye shortly after, which is a cover of the song Na na hey goodbye by the band Steam from 1969. It proved to be very successful and reached number 15 in the US charts. Her debut album Exposed was released in the summer of 2009 and was able to confirm the success.

DeBarge has been working on their second studio album since 2012. The first single from her new album Cry Wolf was released in September 2012. In March 2013, she released her second single Ignite from the album Young & Restless, which was released exclusively in Japan in May 2013.

Discography

Albums

  • Exposed (2009)
  • Young & Restless (2013)

Singles

  • Goodbye (2009)
  • Sabotage (2009)
  • Future Love (2009)
  • Cry Wolf (2012)
  • Ignite (2013)

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