It’s been over 5 years since we have seen Jordin Sparks join the new music project scene, but her comeback is finally here. Despite her name being in headlines for some more personal matters, the Bye Felicia singer has been putting her energy into the studio to craft her newest album Right Here Right Now.

The time has finally come for fans to get their hands on a brand new body of work from Jordin, and she’s got a whole new perspective and attitude. “This is me saying, “Hi, I’m back. I’m back, and I’m more confident than ever.” It’s not a breakup album, it’s a breakthrough album,” she confesses in our Civil Interview.

We got a chance to chat it up with the American Idol alumni during an album listening/fitness class at Bandier in New York City, where she dished on her new project, inspiration from her boyfriend Sage The Gemini, and American Idol‘s final season.

Peep the next page to see our brief conversation with Jordin Sparks in our latest Civil Interview. –Lindsey India