The thing is I don’t know when to shut my mouth. That’ the problem.

Sky Ferreira is an ‘it’ girl.

Immortalized by the industry’s top photographers (Rankin, for instance, took the snapshot above), suited and styled by the most desirable modern couturiers, and produced by arguably the biggest names in the music industry, the 18-year-old Los Angeles native has certainly made a name for herself far before ever…well, making a name for herself. Yet.

After sending out a MySpace message to Swedish power pop producers Bloodshy & Avant back in 2006 begging for a collaboration and armed with nothing but a few raw demos, the singer was stunned when she received an answer back inviting her to come record with the duo. Suddenly she was off to Stockholm, and so began her formal endeavor into the industry.

With her first single already making waves in the UK–the infectious, stuttering electro-pop smash, “One”–as well as an upcoming Ryan Tedder-produced single due out in the US later this summer (“Obsession”), Ferreira is now heading full steam toward her long-awaited debut record, currently slated for release in January. (Click here to hear a 30-second sample of the song now!)

I got the chance to speak to the rising starlet last week during her promotional spin around Londontown. Barring an impromptu (albeit hilarious) cameo by PopJustice and more than a few Britney related questions on my end, Ferreira had lots to say about her music, the industry, and the culture of leaks (of the musical variety). Oh yes, and I asked how she gets her hair so nice.

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Just in time for the Fourth comes “One,” Sky Ferreira‘s debut single following the release of her initial buzz track, “17.” That enough numbers for you yet? Good.

The video is a complete and utter visual treat, directed by acclaimed photographer Rankin (who’s been quite busy lately given his recent work on Kelis’ album artwork and videos as well.)

Essentially, it’s all a very high fashion, viva glamour affair. Ferreira works marvelously as a brooding, gorgeous electro temptress-to-be in what looks more like a Burberry advertisement than the debut video of a 17-year-old songstress. On a similar note, is anyone else seeing a young Brooke Shields here?

Most pleasingly of all, the video is chock full of repeat-heavy video editing to match Ferreira’s stuttering robo-vocals. My hopes for the video have therefore been fully realized–and exceeded!

“One” will be released on August 22.

Here comes two sneak peeks at the upcoming Rankin/Nicole Ehrlich-directed video for “4th of July (Fireworks),” the second single from Kelis‘ Flesh Tone.

‘Hot,’ if you will.

The video will finally premiere on June 16 (next Wednesday) on Vevo.

Even though it’s not quite the 4th of July yet, Kelis has decided to unleash “4th of July (Fireworks),” the second single off of her incredible album, Flesh Tone, on June 8.

According to a new press release, the single will be accompanied by a video co-directed by Kelis, Rankin and Nicole Ehrlich which will be released soon, as well as tour details in the next week.

Most excitingly for pop nerds, the press release also included a producer’s list for Flesh Tone, so we can finally stop guessing who’s responsible for what. Check it out!

1. Intro
Produced by: Burns

2. 22nd Century
Produced by: Boys Noize

3. 4th Of July (Fireworks)
Produced by: Damien Leroy aka DJ Ammo

4. Home
Produced by: Free School

5. Acapella
Produced by: David Guetta
Co-Produced by: Fred Riesterer

6. Scream
Produced by: David Guetta
Co-Produced by: El Tocadisco (Roman De Garcez)

7. Emancipate
Produced by: Alle & Benny Benassi

8. Brave
Produced by: Alle & Benny Benassi
Co-Produced by: will.i.am

9. Song For The Baby
Produced by: Free School

Flesh Tone will be released in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand on July 6.

And now you know.