Layla Jane

**Layla Jane** is a Lashardian three-piece girl group currently consisting of Zina Aleksövrock, Vika Dortötörös, Katia Viktoröhefferjen.

The group was created by Akai Music Group executives in 2007, hoping to capitalize on the massive success experienced by Marlina. Its original members Janeta Roköbark, Kristina Skalapaldi, and Aleksövrock created controversy for their sexually charged image and styling.

They released their debut studio album in 2009, titled *Pushing Daisies*, which was certified 3x platinum in their home country. Following its release, Roköbark left the group to pursue other ventures and was replaced with Nora Filipökardh. They have since released two other albums.

## History

### 2007–2010: Formation, *Pushing Daisies*, and Roköbark's departure

After witnessing the massive success experienced by Marlina, executives at Akai Music Group wished to capitalize on the success of girl groups with one of their own. After a series of auditions in Ubenmoor, Layla Jane was created consisting of Janeta Roköbark, Kristina Skalapaldi, and Zina Aleksövrock.

In summer 2008, they released their debut single, "Doctor", which became a number-one hit in their home country. Soon after their debut, they became known for their sexually charged image and music videos. Their debut studio album, *Pushing Daisies*, was released the following year and was certified 3x platinum. It also included the hit singles "Bitch", "Tumor", and "Never Enough".

In December 2009, Roköbark announced her departure from the group due to wanting to pursue other ventures. She has went on to work as a model and jewelry designer. Roköbark was soon replaced by Nora Filipökardh.

### 2010–2013: *Nylon* and Filipökardh's departure

After Roköbark's departure, the group began work on their second studio album. In early 2011, they released the album's lead single "Waste", which also included elements of EDM, nu-disco, and progressive house. The song reached the top ten in Lashardia, and was certified 2x platinum.

Their second studio album, *Nylon*, was released in summer 2012. While not achieving the same amount of success as their previous release, it was still certified gold and reached the top three in Lashardia. It also produced the singles "Done With You", "Kiss", and "Me Me Me".

In July 2013, Filipökardh left the group due to wishing to pursue a solo career. She was later replaced by Sasha Didriköurgo.

### 2013–present: *Lock Your Boys Up* and Skalapaldi and Didriköurgo's departures

The group began work on their third studio album in September 2013. In February 2014, they released the lead single from their upcoming third studio album, titled "Freak". The song did not achieve the popularity that their previous releases did, peaking at number-51 in Lashardia. Subsequently, in March, Skalapaldi was forced to leave the group after becoming pregnant and was replaced by Vika Dortötörös.

Following Skalapaldi's abrupt departure and the failure of "Freak", the group decided to scrap the material they had for their third album and start fresh. In January 2015, they released the album's "true" lead single, titled "The Night". The song was a sharp contrast to their previous work, being downtempo and heavily incorporating elements of dream pop and psychedelic pop. However, it was a big success, reaching the top ten in Lashardia.

In April 2015, Didriköurgo was forced to leave the group after falling seriously ill and being diagnosed with lupus. She was then replaced by Katia Viktoröhefferjen, who rerecorded all of Didriköurgo's vocals on their upcoming songs. The group's third studio album, *Lock Your Boys Up*, was released in April 2016. It also produced the singles "Paper Planes" and "High".

## Members

* Note: those in **bold** are current members.

### Current

* **Zina Aleksövrock** (born  (1987-06-18) 18 June 1987 (age 36) in Ubenmoor) is one of the original members of the group in addition to being the choreographer and one of the songwriters involved in the group's music.
* **Vika Dortötörös** (born  (1993-10-30) 30 October 1993 (age 30) in Bregdy) is the replacement of Kristina Skalapaldi, and joined the group in March 2014.
* **Katia Viktoröhefferjen** (born  (1995-05-12) 12 May 1995 (age 28) in Beck) is the replacement of Sasha Didriköurgo, and joined the group in April 2015.

### Former

* Janeta Roköbark (born  (1984-02-17) 17 February 1984 (age 39) in Kesa) was one of the original members of the group. She left in December 2009 due to wishing to pursue other ventures.
* Nora Filipökardh (born  (1989-08-29) 29 August 1989 (age 34) in Ubenmoor) was the replacement of Janeta Roköbark, who joined the group in December 2009. She later left the group in July 2013 due to wanting to pursue a solo career.
* Kristina Skalapaldi (born  (1986-03-10) 10 March 1986 (age 37) in Malikana, Zakharia) was one of the original members of the group. She left in March 2014 after becoming pregnant.
* Sasha Didriköurgo (born  (1990-03-01) 1 March 1990 (age 33) in Vershando) was the replacement of Nora Filipökardh, and joined the group in July 2013. She later left the group in April 2015 due to serious health issues including a lupus diagnosis, and was replaced by Katia Viktoröhefferjen.

## Discography

### Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
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 2012
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* ADR: Gold
 2016
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* ADR: 3x platinum