The rise of budding pop star Erika Jayne continues to unfold with the debut of her new video for "Stars," the smash hit that's already reached 1 on both Billboard's Club Play chart and Dance Radio Airplay chart. The provocative clip, directed by video auteur Scott Speer (Will.I.am, The Veronicas, Paris Hilton, Brandi Carlile), shows off the magnetic presence Jayne has become known for during her recent spate of live shows around the U.S. the video had its world premiere on LOGO on July 27 and is currently 6 on LOGO's music video show The Click List.

"Stars" has taken Jayne's career to a whole new level. The song's overwhelming successes signals that the singer, having conquered the clubs and dance radio, is ready to infiltrate pop radio. The song has been amassing airplay around the country, building impressive momentum week by week, and has charted 38 on R&R's Top 40 Indicator Chart.

Two commercial digital singles and the music video for "Stars"will be released September 23 on iTunes in the pop genre. "Stars" single one will include a free bonus video of the music video for "Stars" when single bundle is purchased. "Stars" single two will include a free bonus version of Stars (Sweet Mix) when single bundle is purchased. The release will be supported with a banner ad by iTunes on the pop genre page.

"Stars" is the follow-up to "Roller Coaster," also a 1 hit on The Billboard Dance chart. Both tracks were written and produced by Peter Rafelson and Eric Kupper. "Stars" and "Roller Coaster" are included on Jayne's eagerly awaited debut album PRETTY MESS, which features tracks with contributions from Sheila E., who adds her legendary percussive talents and vocal on "Time to Realize." "Run Along" includes production work by Atlanta-based producer-artist Ike Dirty (Lil' Scrappy, Ying Yang Twinz). Others may know him as Isaac Hayes III, the son of Entertainment trailblazer, Isaac Hayes. On the tracks "I Lose Myself" and "Love You Forever," esthero lends her studio talents under the production name, PINKLAKE, in collaboration with Jahi Lake (Chris Brown). With the upcoming PRETTY MESS, the Atlanta-born Jayne has created a distinctive fusion of Rhythmic pop, dance, and chill electronica ballads that is thoroughly modern yet ear-catchingly familiar. The album is produced by Peter Rafelson and mixed by Grammy-winning Engineer Tony Maserati. Kupper also contributes mixes for album Tracks "Pretty Mess" and "Beautiful."

Songs from PRETTY MESS, many of which Jayne co-wrote will be featured in several upcoming films. "Stars" can be heard in the comedy American Summer. "Roller Coaster" is featured in Deal, starring Burt Reynolds, as well as the horror flick Bumper. And Album tracks "I Love Myself" and "Just a Phase" is featured in The Neighbor starring Matthew Modine.

In line with Jayne's compelling and unique imaging, the packaging for PRETTY MESS, as well as the singer's website, www.erikajayne.com, will be designed by Grammy-winner Kevin Reagan and will feature photos from celebrated lens man Tony Duran. Internationally, already a sensation in the UK after enormous club exposure and electric live performances, Jayne has earned support 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." High praise indeed for a performer whose ascent into the stratosphere has only just begun. Jayne fans can look forward to an early 2009 release for PRETTY MESS.

For more information, visit www.erikajayne.com or www.myspace.com/erikajayne.

ERIKA JAYNE BRINGS 1 HIT “STARS” TO ITUNES

posted October 5th at 2:55am

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.”

High praise indeed for a performer whose ascent into the stratosphere has only just begun. Jayne fans can look forward to an early 2009 release for PRETTY MESS.