Singer, songwriter and dance pop sensation Erika Jayne made her debut in a series of concerts throughout Miami’s nightlife circuit, promoting her latest video of and performing her Billboard number one hit “Pretty Mess,” along with her unreleased single “One Hot Pleasure.” Jayne performed and made special appearances at Twist, Living Room & Discotekka.

Following up on her three #1 Billboard hit singles--“Stars,” “Roller Coaster” and “Give You Everything”-- her single “Pretty Mess” surpassed Lady Gaga on the dance charts, making Jayne a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

 Jayne has worked with some of today’s most in-demand producers including Dave Aude, Tracy Young, DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious, Larry Tee, Bill Hamel, Klubjumpers, Peter Rafelson and Marshall Stack, to name a few. The Atlanta-born, Los Angeles transplant’s last batch of remixes was released in late 2009 with reworked editions of her hit single “Give You Everything" by Paul Harris, Mark Brown and Michael Woods. They shot to #2 on the Music Week Upfront Club Chart as well as #6 on the Music Week Commercial Pop Club Chart (marking the first time she ever landed on the U.K. charts) and hit #5 on Billboard’s 2009 year end Hot Dance Club Play Songs chart.

Mark’s List caught up with Erika Jayne to discuss performing, songwriting and the industry.

Mark's List: Is this your first time performing in South Florida, and what do you think of your gay fan-base here? Have you always had a large gay following?

Erika Jayne: No, I've performed a few times here and So. Florida really knows how to party.  I've been very fortunate to have a lot of gay fans.

ML: You have had a string of successful singles on Billboard. What was your first successful single that made you think, "Wow, this is really happening"?

EJ: Three times a charm, but four's even better.  So when the last single that went #1 "Pretty Mess" (the album's title track) made me say "Wow".

ML: Do you write a lot of your own songs, and do you think that is something lacking in the industry now - The creative songwriting aspect?

EJ: I wrote a third of my album.  No, a good song is a good song no matter who writes it or where it comes from.

ML: How did you get started in the industry, and what has been your toughest obstacle?

EJ: I started singing and dancing as a kid at the age of three, from local talent shows to going to a Performing Arts High School.  I love what I do so much that I enjoy challenges because there's always growth out of it.

ML: Being an entertainer, what is your favorite part of that life?  Is there anything you don't like about it?

EJ: Being on the road is an amazing experience.  I love what I do.

ML: With so many other acts out there, how do you set yourself apart to stand out?

EJ: Always be true to yourself and say what you want to say.

ML: What are some of your upcoming projects, and what are you looking forward to most in the future of your career?

 EJ: I just shot a video for my new single ,"One Hot Pleasure".  I look forward to its release.