22 - Erika Jayne
Karen Smith
Hello Erika, babe. How are you?
Erika Jayne
Hey sweetie! I am good, how are you?
Karen Smith
That's amazing babe. I am Karen.
Erika Jayne
I’ve been known darling.
Karen Smith
What did you know babe?
Erika Jayne
That you are the legendary Karen Smith.
Karen Smith
I'm confused…
Erika Jayne
It’s okay.
Karen Smith
Anyway Sabrina, tell me. You released your album 'Unfiltered' this week. Why did you choose to make an album about Snapchat?
Erika Jayne
Because Madonna did too. No, I’m just kidding. This album is called ‘Unfiltered’ because I am speaking about my life, unfiltered. ‘I’ll Be Alright’, for example, is where I get vocal about the messed up relationship with my son. And ‘Moments’ is about the moments I have cherished in life. I have never been this open as on this album.
Karen Smith
What parts of you are open babe?
Erika Jayne
My mouth sweetie, same as you. I’ve heard you can put your whole fist in it? Props to you!
Karen Smith
No, babe. Just a finger.
Erika Jayne
Alright.
Karen Smith
On that note, tell us about your new single. What expe... expi... eggsp... what hopes do you have for it?
Erika Jayne
That people will like it and acknowledge that this is my most personal song ever. When I wrote and sung the demo for ‘I’ll Be Alright’, I cried my eyes out. But not this pretty movie cry, but like really ugly crying. Girl, I was a mess in that process. But my producer got me through it and so we’ve got the song that came out today.
Karen Smith
Aw, that's nice babe. Who is your producer?
Erika Jayne
The producer of ‘I’ll Be Alright’ is GAGE. He did the most of my album. I’m most comfortable when I’m around him. When I had the idea for ‘Unfiltered’, I came to him first and I said: “Listen, I want this pure and raw album. My fans want something emotional. I know we only did up tempo pop tracks. But can you help me?” And he was like, “yeah sure let’s do it.” Like immediately. Didn’t even think about it for a second. And that’s the kind of people I’d like to surround myself with; people who are positive minded and like to work with me.
Karen Smith
Who else do you work with babe? Any other... what are they called? Artists?
Erika Jayne
For this album, I worked with no one. I went to Christina and Rihanna for advice of course, but no other features on my album. Of course, I have my song with Madonna for her album, ‘Not Your Wife’. It was such a blessing to work with her, she’s amazing. And in week 6, I’ll remix a song with an artist you’ll never expect, but I’m not going to reveal who yet.
Karen Smith
Is it New York?
Erika Jayne
Can she sing? I didn’t know that.
Karen Smith
That's funny babe, she said the same about you
Erika Jayne
She’s so funny....yeah.
Karen Smith
Anyway Misty, tell me. How close are you to Christian and Rihannah?
Erika Jayne
Very close. We talk every day and you know we have a lot of fun, but we also talk about deep and personal stuff. These girls are the ones I trust the most in this industry. They make me laugh so hard and I know that our friendship is real and genuine. They are not only my colleagues, but also my friends and I think that as an artist, that’s the best thing you can achieve.
Karen Smith
What about the other artists. Why don't you feel the same about them?
Erika Jayne
Because they always let me down in the end. Britney, for example. I am not here to trash talk anyone, by the way. I think coming for other artists in an interview is weak. If you have something to say about me, say it to my face. I’m not scared, neither should that person be. Then you got nerve. But talking about somebody in an interview and then act like a victim? No sis, no. P!nk, for example, came for me a couple of times. We’ve had words. But she always did it right to my face. And maybe I don’t always like it, but I have respect for that. She never went behind my back.
Karen Smith
What about me babe?
Erika Jayne
You’re a sweetie. I like you.
Karen Smith
Aw thanks Jasmine, babe
Erika Jayne
Oh God.
Karen Smith
New York tells me you were feuding with her recently. And I was told you were feuding with Perrie Edwards and Troye Sivan too. Do you like drama too, babe?
Erika Jayne
Like it? No. Is it necessary sometimes? Yeah. You know, drama quickly bores me. But sometimes people need to know who they are dealing with. I won’t let drama slip.
Karen Smith
Who are they dealing with babe?
Erika Jayne
Erika fucking Jayne. Hahaha.
Karen Smith
Why did you parents choose that as your middle name? I didn't even know that word existed in the 1930s
Erika Jayne
Well, my real name is Erika Girardi. Erika Jayne is just a cover up name. Erika Jayne is what I turn in to when I want to escape, when I want to be fierce and fearless.
Karen Smith
That's awesome Gardenia.
Erika Jayne
Are you bad with names sweetie?
Karen Smith
No, babe.
Erika Jayne
Oh alright. I was just wondering.
Karen Smith
Tell us Elesa, what are you hoping for this season? What excites you? What scares you?
Erika Jayne
I hope to surprise myself this season. And the judges of course. I hope everybody can see how hard I’ve worked, how hard I am working, and I want acknowledgement for that. What I am scared for, is that I let the people that are rooting for me down. My fans, my friends... other artists. I do all of this for them, and myself of course, but I’m scared that I let them down, that I disappoint them. But that also makes me determined to take the best out of myself in everything that I do. So every step this season is well thought, over a 1000 times, with care. So that I can be proud of every step that I take.
Karen Smith
That's cool babe. Should we play a game, Olivia?
Erika Jayne
I love games Karen, so let’s do it.
Karen Smith
Ok babe, It's a game called Most Likely To. I think I know how it works. I ask you two questions and you pick one of them to answer truthfully.
Wait! I made a mistake, babe. Sorry, I was confused.
Erika Jayne
Don’t worry sweetie.
Karen Smith
Instead, I ask you a question and you tell me which of the artists you know is most likely to do it. Got it?
Erika Jayne
Absolutely.
Karen Smith
Who's most likely to betray their friend for $100,000?
Erika Jayne
Perrie Edwards. No comment attached.
Karen Smith
Who's most likely to work with dead bodies, babe?
Erika Jayne
Adam Levine. His fetishes are getting out of hand sometimes.
Karen Smith
Who's most likely to flee the battlefield if there's ever a war?
Erika Jayne
Ariana Grande. Not because she’s a coward, but because I think she would be legit scared. Poor baby. I love her.
Karen Smith
Who's most likely to break a bed during sex?
Erika Jayne
Christina. We broke a bed. Twice.
Karen Smith
Wait Viola. What's sex?
Erika Jayne
Sex is... sex. The purest form of love. And lust. Combined.
Karen Smith
I'm confused babe.
Erika Jayne
That’s not a good thing sweetie.
Karen Smith
I'm confused...
Erika Jayne
Do you need a hug or something?
Karen Smith
Should I ask Troye to help me?
Erika Jayne
If you think that would help you then go ahead.
Karen Smith
Who's most likely to want to kill their fans?
Erika Jayne
Nobody girl, everybody loves their fans! Maybe Britney though. No wait, I said I wouldn’t trash talk.
Karen Smith
Who's most likely to masturbate backstage?
Erika Jayne
Probably Troye Sivan. I think that’s not right. Leave the gays alone.
Karen Smith
Who's most likely to fart onstage?
Erika Jayne
That would be me. Luckily nobody smelled it!
Karen Smith
Final question, babe. Who’s most likely to be dead in 10 years?
Erika Jayne
Madonna. May she rest in peni… I mean, peace.
Karen Smith
I don't know what you mean, babe.
Erika Jayne
But the rest will.
Karen Smith
Why would sleeping people write a will? You've lost me, babe,
Erika Jayne
Then it’s good that that was your last question, babe.
Karen Smith
I agree, babe. Anyway, I want to thank you for this interview. Take care Agatha.
Erika Jayne
Thanks sweetie, you are amazing. Auntie Erika loves you. Bye!