Xxpensive
| "Xxpen$ive" | ||||
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| Single by Erika Jayne | ||||
| Released | February 14, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Length | 2:44 | |||
| Label | Pretty Mess Records | |||
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| Producer(s) | Space Primates | |||
| Erika Jayne singles chronology | ||||
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"Xxpensive" (stylized as "XXPEN$IVE") is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Erika Jayne for her upcoming second studio album. Released as the album's second single, the song was first distributed digitally on February 14, 2017, accompanied by the simultaneous release of a music video.
Background
[edit]The song was written by Jesse Saint John, Ferras, Sarah Hudson, Marc Sibley, and Nathan Cunningham, while Space Primates produced the song.[1] Lyrically, "Xxpen$ive" is a tongue-in-cheek song about living a luxurious life.[2][3] "I try to make records that people want to dance to and that make you want to smile. I like to escape through music," Jayne told Billboard ahead of the single release.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]After its release, "Xxpen$ive" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. Idolator's Mike Wass wrote that "the goddess of glamor unveiled the cover of her new single recently and it wouldn't look out of place on a heavy metal t-shirt circa 1987. I'm obsessed." Wass also commented on the music video by saying: "She rocks as little clothing as possible and channels '80s and '90s icons like Madonna, Pamela Anderson and Cindy Crawford."[1] Wass compared the song to the works of Eartha Kitt and Paris Hilton.[5] Louis Baragona of CollegeCandy.com described feeling "thrilled, overjoyed and blessed" when the song came out.[6] Jordan Appugliesi of Mic.com called the song "smart, catchy and she has her tongue permanently in her cheek, making her more self-aware than her peers."[2]
Music video
[edit]A music video for "Xxpen$ive" was released on February 14, 2017 and directed by Mikey Minden.[7] She has described the vibe for the music video as, "'80s Miami Scarface meets '80s Playboy meets strip clubs meets '80s Ferraris meets everything fabulous in the '80s — pink, lilac, baby blue — all of that!"[8] Justin Moran of Out described the music video as "the gayest thing you'll watch all day". Moran stated that "Jayne's music video has the same campy over-the-top quality of Fergie's "M.I.L.F. $" or Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape," as she lounges in a stylized bedroom, soaks in a dreamy bubble bath and works through slick choreo in a white pantsuit and futuristic sunnies. At this point, Ms. Jayne's message is very clear: She's ridiculously rich, absolutely untouchable and gives zero fucks about what you think."[9]
Usage in media
[edit]The song featured in the "Auto Shop" sketch with Chris Pine on the late-night show Saturday Night Live aired on May 6, 2017.[10] In 2018, the song was featured in ShoeDazzle's "Boot Season" commercial starring Erika Jayne.[11] The song can be heard in the German comedy film High Society (2017) and the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Xxpen$ive" | 2:46 |
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | February 14, 2017 | Digital download | Pretty Mess Records | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Erika Jayne's Eye-Popping "XXpen$ive" Cover Art". idolator. 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ^ a b "With "Xxpen$ive," Erika Jayne proves she's the truest 'Real Housewives' pop star". Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- ^ "Erika Jayne Reveals It Costs $40,000 a Month to Be Her". E! News. April 6, 2017. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- ^ "Prepare for Erika Jayne's 'Xxpensive' Video With Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Footage". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ^ "Erika Jayne's "XXpen$ive" Is A Guilty Pleasure". idolator. 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ^ "Erika Jayne XXPen$ive: Music Video Reaction, Review & Photos". collegecandy.com. Retrieved 2018-10-28.
- ^ "Erika Jayne – Xxpen$ive (Official Video)". YouTube. February 14, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "RHOBH's Erika Girardi Looks Back at 10 Years of Erika Jayne Videos Including Her Newest Clip 'XXPEN$IVE'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
- ^ "Erika Jayne's 'XXPEN$IVE' Video is the Gayest Thing You'll Watch All Day". 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ Smith, C. Molly (May 7, 2017). "Mechanics love RuPaul's Drag Race in hilarious SNL sketch". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ^ "Shoedazzle.com TV Commercial, 'Boot Season' Featuring Erika Jayne, Song by Erika Jayne". iSpot.tv. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ a b "Erika Jayne – Xxpen$ive – Single". iTunes Store (US). February 14, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.