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And when it comes to inspiration, Richardson recognizes that he's standing on the shoulders of giants. I just like music and I like different styles mixed together, so I'm really open when it comes to that. While Richardson, who has signed with Cash Money, which represents such artists as Lil Wayne , Drake and Nicki Minaj , is all about his music, he's also interested in keeping himself in shape — while also staying entertained.

I just keep flipping it up … when it comes to the cardio side I just sometimes like to get out of the gym. Sadly, we won't know if all that working out has yet landed Richardson a significant other. I want people to focus on my music. Check out Uinterview's full exclusive with Richardson here. Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

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The track, produced by Detail Lil Wayne , Akon , was released to iTunes on Tuesday, and Richardson promises there's more to come on a full-length later this year. Richardson's path to a singing career began before he debuted on the Idol stage. During his time on the show, Richardson took advantage of the Timberlake comparisons all the way to his fifth-place finish. Today, Richardson reflects, "I am blessed that I had that experience. I would never look down or say anything bad about that show, because it afforded me opportunities to get to the next step in my life just by allowing me to go through it.

But it was after the national American Idol summer tour that the hard work began and Richardson continued to write music for himself and other artists, recording in Miami and Los Angeles.

Berkman was enthused by what he heard, and brought Richardson to the attention of label co-founders Bryan "Baby" Williams otherwise known as Birdman and Ronald "Slim" Williams.

Richardson said that's when the stars aligned. As for the current state of American Idol , Richardson says he hasn't had a lot of time to watch the show, although he did predict early on that Phillip Phillips would emerge as season 11's victor. Richardson says he still holds a connection to the show. He's in touch with most everyone from his season, including winner Jordin Sparks, runner-up Blake Lewis, who he recently joined in Punta Cana for "Little Kids Rock," a Hard Rock charity to benefit for underprivileged kids, as well as finalists Melinda Doolittle and Phil Stacey.

Richardson says he makes it a point to go to at least one show each season, but missed the finale last year because he had an appearance with the Cash Money label on the BET Network. Speaking about the ever-changing judges' lineup, he adds that the whole ordeal gives him "a headache. That's the American Idol that I've always known Twitter: micheleamabile.