Keke Palmer: An Interview with the Star of Akeelah and the Bee

Keke Palmer played a national spelling bee contestant in the film Akeelah and the Bee and had a lead role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In! In her acting roles, she has had the chance to star with majors like Larry Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Tyler Perry and Samuel Jackson to name a few. What I've learned however, it that this talented young actress is not content to rest on her laurels as she is now embarking on a singing career with a debut album So Uncool,on Atlantic Records.

Keke took time to speak with us recently and tell the world why it's important to "Keep It Movin!"

Saba,Ink: Hey Keke, how are you?

Keke: Good, how 'bout you?

Saba,Ink: Great thanks. I have to say that you looked really cute a the Teen Choice Awards.

Keke: Thank you.

Saba,Ink: So, was that planned in advance or was it a last minute deal?

Keke: I had been planning for that and what I was going to wear. I knew it was going to be so much fun.

Saba,Ink: So, watching new comer Sean Kingston win and getting ready to do your whole music thing, did it get you excited about the possibilities of what you can do musically?

Keke: Oh yes! I am so excited to show people my singing and dancing abilities.

Saba,Ink: So what's a typical day like for you right now.

Keke: It's been so much radio promotion. I wake up around 1or 2 am, going to a lot of radio stations, talking about my new single "Keep It Movin" as well as my album debut, Sept 18 entitled "So Uncool." It's just been a lot of busy days with all that kind of stuff.

Saba,Ink: "Keep It Movin," is that something you wrote? What's the deal there?

Keke: It is a song by my producer in California. It's about having fun, being a kid or young adult or however old you are. It is about living life the best you can. The video touches on that with the color and movement.

Saba,Ink: I have to admit that I've had my pre-teen and her girlfriend check it out, and they did get into it. So, you've passed the test with them (laughing).

Keke: (laughing) Well that is great!

Saba,Ink: (laughing) It's also been passed around to their MYSPACE crew who seem to like it as well. So you might be good.