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ERIKA JAYNE BRINGS 1 HIT “STARS” TO ITUNES

~ October 5, 2008 at 0:09 (Views: 39 )

ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM PRETTY MESS SCHEDULED FOR EARLY 2009

Erika Jayne will bring her smash hit “Stars” to music fans on Tuesday, September 30 with its debut on the iTunes Music Store. The single, which has already reached 1 on both the Billboard Club Play and Dance Radio Airplay charts, will be available on iTunes’ Pop Genre page in two different single versions. The first single bundle will include a free bonus video of the “Stars” music video, while the second version comes with a bonus mix of the song, the “Stars (Sweet Mix)”.

The availability of the single on iTunes follows the debut of the single’s video on LOGO’s music video show, The Click List. Directed by Scott Speer (Will.I.Am, The Veronicas, Paris Hilton, Brandi Carlisle), the video continues to show heat with a 2 ranking after nine weeks on-air.

“Stars,” along with the 1 Billboard Dance hit “Roller Coaster,” will be included on Jayne’s highly anticipated debut album Pretty Mess. Scheduled for release early next year, the album features production by Peter Rafelson and Eric Kupper and shows the many sides of Erika Jayne in a fusion of Dance, Pop and Electronica. Guest production includes Esthero and Jahi Lake (Chris Brown), under the production name Pinklake, as well as Ike Dirty (Lil’ Scrappy, Ying Yang Twinz), son of legendary artist Isaac Hayes. In addition, Jayne’s debut effort will feature guest percussion from the talented Shiela E on “Time to Realize” and a cover of the hit single “Sex Shooter,” originally released in 1984 by Prince protégé Apollonia.

Tracks from Pretty Mess are bringing Jayne to the big screen, with music from the album being featured in both current and upcoming films. “I Lose Myself” and “Just a Phase” make an appearance in the romantic comedy The Neighbor, starring Matthew Modine and Michelle Laroque, while “Rollercoaster” can be heard in Deal, starring Burt Reynolds, as well as the upcoming thriller Bumper. The hit single “Stars” will also be heard in American Summer, an upcoming comedy from the director of American Pie 2.

In addition to the recent success of the “Stars” single and video in the US, Jayne is making a name for herself internationally, including massive club exposure in the UK and the recent debut of “Roller Coaster” at 47 on Germany’s DDC chart. The Guardian in the UK says, “Erika Jayne is Madonna trapped in the moment when she recorded the Erotica album. She’s Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge goes trance with a dash of debauchery, or Gwen Stefani goes burlesque. She’s equal parts Hollywood glamour and S&M chic, the spawn of a Sapphic union between Rita Hayworth and Traci Lords.”

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Erika Jayne Follows Up Her #1 Hit "Roller Coaster" With New Single "Stars"

~ January 3, 2008 at 20:04 (Views: 59 )

A runaway star, as astronomy buffs know, moves through space at a supersonic velocity, leaving all other stars twinkling feebly in its wake. An apt metaphor, perhaps, to describe the career of Erika Jayne. Like a dazzling supernova, Jayne exploded onto the music scene with her club smash “Roller Coaster,” a luminous musical come-on that soared effortlessly to #1 on the Billboard Club Play Chart. A massive favorite with the world’s most high-profile DJs, “Roller Coaster” brought a stunning burst of energy to club culture.

"Every so often a record comes along, and you don't know who it is, but it makes its mark immediately,” says Peter Rauhofer about “Roller Coaster.” “It wasn't until I had played this record around the world for the first month, to great response, that I found out it was by Erika Jayne. It didn't matter where I played it—the USA, Brazil, Australia, Canada or Barcelona--the song was an enormous hit."

Set to burn just as spectacularly is Jayne’s sparkling follow-up, the appropriately titled “Stars.” Whereas “Roller Coaster” showcased Jayne’s naughty, playful side, “Stars” captures the exhilarating power of an intense sexual attraction. “Sex is a driving force in club culture,” explains Jayne, “and I love the idea of mixing that feeling of erotic longing with the throbbing, sexual vibe you get when you’re in a club. My hope is that ‘Stars’ captures that kind of primal energy that can make club-going such a mind-blowing experience.”

Written and produced by Peter Rafelson and Eric Kupper, “Stars” has been remixed by some of the club world’s hottest names, including Moto Blanco, Steve Mac, CagedBaby, Tony Moran, DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious, and Mike Rizzo. Rafelson and Kupper also took their shots at remixing their original for the dance floor. “I love what they’ve done with it,” says Jayne. “The remixes run the gamut—there’s a darker version, a dirtier version--one that you just want to snake your body around—and then this big anthemic version. I just imagine thousands of people dancing to it.” “Stars” will be released as digital singles in the U.S. and internationally on December 6, 13 and 20th. The commercial CD maxi-single will be in stores on December 7.

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A pop siren ready to enchant both club and mainstream audiences with her velvety vocals, musical versatility, and glamorous, provocative image, the Atlanta-born Jayne has created that rare fusion of pop, dance and electronica that’s thoroughly modern yet seamlessly incorporates influences from the past. Already a sensation in the UK after enormous club exposure and a sold-out tour, Jayne has earned raves from a variety of circles. The Guardian says, “Erika Jayne is Madonna trapped in the moment when she recorded the Erotica album. She’s Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge goes trance with a dash of debauchery, or Gwen Stefani goes burlesque. She’s equal parts Hollywood glamour and S&M chic, the spawn of Sapphic union between Rita Hayworth and Traci Lords.” Gay audiences, too, can’t get enough of Jayne’s innovative sound. “The gay community has been very supportive of me. Gay fans are the best audience. They scream and yell for you, like they’re totally in it with you. They want you to perform well. “

“Erika has always been a star,” says longtime friend and choreographer/director, Travis Payne (Madonna, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Usher). “She has this presence that is so uninhibited that her work is just so bold and incredible.” Payne introduced Jayne to Rafelson, his frequent collaborator and a prominent producer and songwriter who has worked with Madonna, Berlin, Britney Spears, Elton John, Stevie Nicks and many other high-profile artists. “Erika is truly a dream artist,” says Rafelson. “Her musical instincts are so sharp, she pushes me to push myself even harder.”

Jayne is currently hard at work on her debut album, which is set for release in early 2008. In the meantime, fans will burning up on the dance floor from the radiant glow of a star that threatens to shine as bright as the sun.

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