First Hello Kitty Album To Release, Hello World

The album’s first single, “Come On, Come On" is sung by actress and musician, Keke Palmer (Akeelah & the Bee and The Longshots). The single will be available for download on iTunes, beginning Sept. 30.

A merchandise program is set coincide with the release, including t-shirts and accessories with the album’s Japan-Pop artwork.

Hello World, available on Lakeshore Records, was created in partnership between Sanrio and New York’s Cherry Lane Music Publishing through a multi-year deal to produce original music for Hello Kitty and Sanrio’s other character brands.