The audience cheers as the video for
'Do What You Do' finishes playing and Izzy is seated in a studio across from a young lady and a few fans surrounding them off the stage. She is dressed in a nice black and white outfit with a small cropped jacket and pants. On her face, she is sporting a nice little symbol in some face paint. She smiles and laughs at the reactions from the crowd.
Christina Garibaldi: Wow! That was an amazing video, give it up for Isabel everyone! (She pauses as the audience continues cheering) That was like a mini movie, very amazing to see.
Isabel: Thank you (Smiles).
Christina Garibaldi: I have to say, that video, in terms of mood and everything, is very different from your past videos. Did you purposefully want it to be like that or did it just happen?
Isabel: I wanted everything to be sort of different from what I'm used to and what my fans are used to. Change is nice, it helps to really get your point across sometimes.
Christina Garibaldi: Incredible work there and you looked gorgeous as well. Now in case everyone here missed it, you can watch Isabel's video for her single, 'Dow What You Do' on MTV.com or her personal VEVO channel. We are sitting down with the pop star as she gives her insight on her music and videos of her career. Now first, you completely took over MTV today, playing your favorite music videos from some artists like Britney Spears, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, and even Madonna. Did any of them influence you in the way you set up your videos?
Isabel: Yeah, they totally did. I watched them all when I was growing up and sort of used what they projected. I didn't want to copy but they did play a huge part on my videos, whether it's something simple as a costume or idea. I'm a huge fan of a lot of artists and I think videos should be essentially a way to show the song.
Christina Garibaldi: How was it playing a prostitute? I mean that sounds so far from what you have ever done!
Isabel: (Laughs) It was interesting. Luckily, I didn't really prostitute but I had to capture the essence of one. It was fun and it gave me this insight on to how people work. It's easy to forget that a lot of these things that we're talking about in our songs, they really do happen and there's millions of other worlds out there that we don't really know about but we think we do. Obviously, it wasn't just about prostitution but it was definitely an eye opening experience. My co star, Shiloh, he was very amazing in helping me. He's obviously had a lot more practice in acting but he was patient with me and he was sweet.
Christina Garibaldi: I was about to ask, how was it working with such a hot guy?
Isabel: (Laughs) It was great, of course! No but, he was really nice even if his character was not.
Christina Garibaldi: Tell us some more about the characters.
Isabel: Well I play 'Daisy' and she's just that girl out there with a dream but she fell in love and her dream is just so far away now. Her boyfriend, Jack, he is um, controlling and he loves her. But he doesn't want her to really reach her full potential because he's afraid of losing her. It's like they are perfect yet terrible for each other. They bring out the best and worse in each other but neither of them want to leave, until you get to the end in which finally, Daisy is alone.
Christina Garibaldi: What made you think of this concept?
Isabel: I wanted something different than I had done. In my head when I was recording the song, it was like a relationship type thing but I wanted to add a twist to it. The lyrics and the video compliment each other because she's saying, 'Oh things have changed, people don't think I can do this because I'm naive and young but it's time to think of myself so go do what you want to do'. I think we all reach that point where you're tired of asking for forgiveness and you want to move on so you just let the other person be
Christina Garibaldi: Well you look wonderful, the song is a hit with your fans and you're definitely growing as an artist and woman. Can we expect similar songs like this on your EP?
Isabel: Umm, yes. Each song is like an event that pretty much sums up my personal life, in a small nutshell. Like I said before, it's a very personal record for me and probably the most...I guess candid I've been with my fans about my life.
Christina Garibaldi: Was it hard to record?
Isabel: Some songs were but then it kind of got easier. I just did it and focused on the artistry rather than my set backs.
Christina Garibaldi: Moving on from the topic of music for a minute, let's talk fashion because I think we can all agree that you have had probably the best year in fashion. You've been seen in some stunning gowns and killer shoes, what's your inspiration?
Isabel: I feel like as I've gotten older I've changed my sense of fashion. (Laughs) I used to love wearing tons of layers with different colors, because my mom just let me and didn't try to control what I wore. But then I grew up and sort of experimented and found what I like, what I don't, what I'm comfortable in, all that. Thank you, I really love dressing up. (Laughs)
Christina Garibaldi: We can take a look at some of your key outfits on a red carpet. (Turns and shows the slideshow of Izzy's many outfits) This is from when you were younger and you just looked so adorable!
Isabel: (Giggles) Oh no! I used to really wear whatever I was comfortable in as a child, jeans, loose shirts, all of that. Now I love wearing the designer gowns and things like that. I really just have a great team and stylist so they help me as well.
Christina Garibaldi: And you look fab right now. What's going on with the face paint?
Isabel: I....I don't know I just felt like switching it up. (Laughs) I felt a sense of wilderness coming here today. I think my fans like it, right?
They cheered as she continued laughing.
Christina Garibaldi: I love it! It's totally different and new. Now, would you consider this EP to be better than your last albums or about the same?
Isabel: I would say....it's in a way....much better because it's much more bare. I had a lot of control over this and my album which always makes for a truer product. It's also a testing of waters. I wanted to do this in order to see if I could and to see how it would turn out. I don't know if it's better but I think it's a cool EP and a cool album to listen to. There's a side to me that's on there fans have been wanting to hear for a long time.
Christina Garibaldi: We're all sure it's amazing because you never fail to deliver.
Isabel: You're too sweet, thank you. (Smiles)
Christina Garibaldi: Can we have a title yet to the EP?
Isabel: Yes, the title of the EP is called 'Release'.
Christina Garibaldi: Exclusive! You guys heard it here first. And what's the significance of that title? It sounds really good.
Isabel: Thank you. It's basically that feeling after the storm is over, you sigh and it's gone. It's a release and I'm releasing it from me and my music. The EP has the personal aspect of my life and shows that I'm a human being with feelings just like anyone else. I make mistakes and I can also hurt people, whether intentionally or unintentional, but I do screw up. So I think that itself can show that I'm able to not let that stop me. The negativity and everything that I've been going through, it's just temporary and I'm going to let it go and continue to be happy.
The audience claps for her.
Christina Garibaldi: Lovely, lovely! I can't wait to hear it. I probably will be the first person to download it! (Laughs)
Isabel: I'd definitely be happy if that happened. I love you and everyone here at MTV.
Christina Garibaldi: Aww, we love you too Izzy! Is there any news on when we'll get a second single?
Isabel: It will be in February. It's going to be called 'Release' and it's basically summing up the EP and you know, how I feel about the things on there. I'm honestly looking forward to just wiping the slate and sort of starting over with the new album.
Christina Garibaldi: Amazing stuff, looking forward to hearing it! Alright you guys have been sitting here, listening to us chat, so let's hear from them! We gathered a few questions from them, some questions they have apparently always wanted to ask you. Now the trick is, you only have 30 seconds to answer them so it's our 'MTV First Lightning Round' okay? All of these are from Twitter and you can get the official question list with all of the twitter handlers on there.
Isabel: (Giggles) Got it.
Christina Garibaldi: Alright, 30 seconds on the clock........ready? Here we go! Favorite song right now?
Isabel: Dark HorseChristina Garibaldi: Your worse habit?
Isabel: Biting my nails.
Christina Garibaldi: Where's your least favorite place to write songs?
Isabel: (Laughs) Um, bathroom?
Christina Garibaldi: (Laughs) Good one, what's your favorite accessory?
Isabel: Scarves.
Christina Garibaldi: Baked or fried?
Isabel: Fried.
Christina Garibaldi: What's your favorite way of relaxing?
Isabel: Baking everything in sight.
Christina Garibaldi: Do you prefer a sweet guy or bad boy?
Isabel: Sweet guy, always.
Christina Garibaldi: Favorite artist?
Isabel: Britney Spears.
Christina Garibaldi: If you could travel any place in the world, where would you go?
Isabel: Costa Rica.
Christina Garibaldi: Favorite animal?
Isabel: Dogs.
Christina Garibaldi: What's your favorite dance?
Isabel: I'm still twerking! Just kidding, (Laughs) Uhhh....the conga? (Giggles)
Christina Garibaldi: WOW! Throwback, okay! Favorite number?
Isabel: 18.
Christina Garibaldi: Last time you went to the beach?
Isabel: Oh gosh, um, months ago.
Christina Garibaldi: If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Isabel: Beefaroni.
Christina Garibaldi: Time's up! Just for the record, I love Beefaroni as well! Yes, soul sisters! (Laughs)
Isabel: Is it not just the greatest thing ever? (Giggles)
Christina Garibaldi: We should eat some together sometime! That about wraps up things around here. Thanks to everyone tuning in and thank you Isabel for coming here.
Isabel: I had fun, it was a pleasure. (Smiles)
Christina Garibaldi: And to the amazing audience here! Make sure you go watch Isabel's new video over and over, and over again. I'm Christina Garibaldi, see you soon!