Hey guys. I wanted to take a moment and update everyone with the latest, as things have been pretty crazy with the performances and getting ready for the album drop – August 11th!

As many of you know, I am extremely passionate about fashion and fashion trends. I’ve recently been asked a lot about how I choose the outfits I wear – and I wanted to address what fashion means to me here…

My fashion needs to be all woman, all the time. My fashion is voluptuous, sexy and dangerous at times. I pull an immense amount of inspiration and admiration from classic designers such as Edith Head and Adrian Adolph Greenberg, and I am inspired by movies from the 1940’s. I take fashion trends from the 1940’s and inspiration from my favorite designers and twist it all up in an S&M, chic, current way. I love my fashion to be big and voluptuous all of the time – while still being classy. Hopefully you can see these trends in the outfits I choose for my press interviews and for performances…

Things are really moving along with the album release date. I’ve been giving lots of interviews and staying focused on my upcoming performances – here in LA and then in NY and Atlantic City. As many of you have read, “Give You Everything” just went to #1 on the Billboard Dance Chart – so this has been a very exciting time for me and my team. Of course, you know I had to go out and sink my teeth into a big steak to celebrate the news – I went to Morton’s Steak House in LA to celebrate with close friends and family.

I have to share a very touching story with you guys…

I was recently doing an interview for Fusion Radio with Dave Tripper in Chicago. Off the air, he told me that he had recently gone to Milwaukee for their Pride, and he said “Give You Everything” was playing everywhere… His exact words were “You’re huge in Milwaukee!” It makes me so happy to know that people have such a great response to my music – I love that people feel something while listening to me sing. So here’s a shoutout to the people of Milwaukee – you guys are awesome.

Hey guys! First and foremost I hope everyone had a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. I know I sure did – I didn’t do a thing! Not one single thing – except work out… well, ok, and I think I maybe saw a movie – but that was it… I took the opportunity to rest and relax. I ate at a killer Italian restaurant in Santa Monica called Via Veneto (you guys know about me and my obsession with Italian food!). The food is stellar – you must check it out if you’re in LA or visiting.

I loved performing in San Francisco. They really get into their Pride Fesitval – it was amazing to be a part of. I did two shows up there and they were both a huge hit. So a big thank you for all who attended. We had a great time. I am still rehearsing and I have more upcoming shows int he works – details on those to follow soon.

And of course – the album will drop in August. Soo excited about that!

Be sure you’re following me on twitter at www.twitter.com/erikajayne. I keep that page pretty updated with my day-to-day activities.

I cannot believe it’s been a week since I’ve been on stage at the LA Pride Festival – where does the time go? First and foremost, a HUGE thank you for everyone who came to one or both of my shows – your support means so much to me. I always say that the most important part of being an artist, to me, is performing live and being able to connect with my audiences. I love the emotional response that comes from sharing my music live – knowing that the audience feels something from watching me. That’s what the singing and the dancing and the “show” is all about. I had a great time in LA – thank you.

Now I’m gearing up for my live shows in San Francisco for the Pride Festival during the last weekend of June. I look forward to traveling up there and doing what I love to do most. More information and details about those shows to come – for those of you who can make it.

I’m heading up to NY this coming week to hang out with some friends and relax. I’m looking very forward to the little rest before I get back to promoting. The album drop is right around the corner – early August! I’m getting more and more excited as it gets closer…

Just checking in to say hello. Have a great weekend.

My trip to NY was awesome. I had a lot of really important meetings and saw friends I haven’t seen in a while. It was a quick trip – but an important one nonetheless. I’m back in LA now working hard and preparing for my upcoming two shows…

I am so excited about the success of “Give You Everything” – breaking out as the #1 Billboard Breakout Song, then it was the HOTSHOT Debut of the week, and just a week before that being named the #1 Billboard Breakout Dance Artist – wow. I’m thrilled and excited – it’s everything you could ever hope for. Things are really coming together and making me that much more anxious (in a good way) for the record to hit. You guys are going to love the tracks on this album…

Life is really good right now. On May 20th I attended the 2nd Annunal Logo Awards, and now I’m preparing for the show at the Playhouse on June 14th in Hollywood, and the show for Gay Pride LA – about two weeks away.

I thank you all for your continued support and for making “Give You Everything” such a huge success. I hope to see you all at my upcoming shows.

Hey guys! Last week was crazy! I had gotten back from Atlanta from taking care of my grandmother and immediately hit the ground running here in LA to get back to promoting this great album. I have to say what a nice trip Atlanta ended up being – it’s always great to take a “family” break every once in a while. Thank you for your thoughts and support for my grandmother – she’s doing great.

The live show is coming along so well and exceeding my expectations – rehearsals started yesterday and you guys are definitely in for a treat. I come alive on the dance floor – it becomes my own world and I transform – and for this show, I have found dancers that do the same. The performance is insane. I can’t wait for you guys to see it. I’ll be performing at Gay Pride LA Saturday, June 13th at 7:45pm, right before Deborah Cox and Fantasia – how cool is that. I hope that all of you reading this in LA can make it.

I’m heading to NY next week to promote the album there…AND eat at some of my favorite Italian restaurants (of course). I love NY as I used to live there for a few years. I totally love the what-you-see-is-what-you-get attitude. There is a reason the song says “If you can make it there…you’ll make it anywhere…” – I am looking forward to connecting with old friends while I’m there.

Thanks for checking in – I’ll be writing from NY next week.

Hey guys! Things are going well and I’ve been extremely busy with interviews and press for the release of the album. It’s all very exciting and I’m having a blast. You will have to keep an eye out for the July issue of Hustler Magazine – I recently did a great interview with them and I’m excited for the issue to hit stands.

We are moving right along in preparation for the album release – I just finished casting all my dancers for the live show in preparation for tours and performances. And I must say the dancers are HOT, so ladies, definitely keep your eyes peeled. They’re awesome and I’m excited about the show we are piecing together. I’m also back in the studio and doing what I love.

I really enjoy the time before an album drops – dancing, singing, the press – this is what it’s all about! Getting to share my point of view on life and music with the world – it’s what I live for.

Follow up to my visit in Vegas over Easter weekend: Well, my friend lost but we had a GREAT time and I had a blast. I know it’s typical Erika Jayne, but I have to comment on the amazing food I ate while I was there. You guys have to try SW Steakhouse at The Wynn. The food was awesome, and for me to make a comment like that about meat, you know it was stellar! So check it out if you’re in Vegas…

On a more personal note, I will be traveling back home to GA for the weekend to take care of my grandmother. Please keep her in your prayers. Aside from the family time, I hope to connect with some old friends, shop, and (my favorite) hit up Chick-Fil-A as much as I can Your thoughts and prayers for my grandmother are greatly appreciated.

Thanks for checking in…more later.

Hello! I’m loving this new site and so glad to finally have a blog! Finally a chance for me to stay more in touch with my fans. I hope you’ll stop in often…

I’m suffering from a little bit of a sinus infection at the moment and have been under the weather, but I’ve been working out like a maniac to kick it out of my body – hoping to be better very soon. No one likes to be sick with weather like this in LA … it’s been gorgeous outside.

I’m heading to Vegas to the Mandalay Bay this weekend to watch Winky Wright fight Paul Williams. I love Boxing and I love sports – I could talk sports for hours on end. I’m stoked to watch the match and get away for the weekend.

Also being a huge food fan, I have to suggest the Italian restaurant Cecconi’s off Robertson and Melrose – I ate there this weekend and the food was phenomenal. I love Italian food…love it.

Have a great week – and welcome to my blog!