How to Be a Lady, Vol. 1 [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Electrik Red

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 26, 2009)
• Original Release Date: May 26, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Def Jam
• ASIN: B001SMC91C
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,699 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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About the Artist

Throughout the history of pop music, few things have been more important than the relationship between artists and their producers. Legendary hit makers like Quincy Jones and Timbaland helped transform singers like Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake into musical icons. Staying in line with this formula for success, Def Jam is set to re-direct the face of popular music with all-girl singing group, Electrik Red. Paired with Grammy Award-winning writing/production team The Dream and Tricky Stewart (Rihanna's "Umbrella"), Electrik Red's edgy brand of hip-hop and R&B exemplifies the future sound of music.

Comprised of Naomi, Sarah, Lesley and Binkie, Electrik Red hails from both New York City and Canada. Binkie and Lesley, who attended NYC's prestigious Laguardia School of Performing Arts, met the Toronto born Naomi and Sarah while individually performing as back-up dancers for artists like Usher, Mariah Carey and Ciara. After running into each other time and again at auditions and parties, the girls began to form a friendship. "We'd get together on our off time, and strategize," says Naomi. "For some of us the ultimate was getting to work with an amazing performer, like a Janet or Madonna," explains Binkie. "But once you hit that mark it's like ok, now where do I want to take it? In our case, making music was the next plateau to aim for."

Although the move to step to the front of the stage may have seemed risky, the girls knew they were ready. "Everyone had lucrative careers," says Lesley, "but we had the confidence to say. Ok, let's stop all that and go off on our own with no help from anyone we'd worked for."

While their individual careers started with dance, the girls all grew up studying music. Binkie the business early from her father who was a member in the legendary Caribbean soul group Kid Creole and the Coconuts. Lesley began vocal training at age three while Sarah studied the piano as a young girl. Once they decided to form a group, the girls decided on the name Electrik Red which they felt exuded their collective sensuality.

In 2005, the foursome recorded a demo, and instead of calling on their long list of family friends and contacts in the music industry, Electrik Red decided to keep their new project under wraps. "What's crazy is that as many people we knew, we never really shopped the demo, we were protective of our music," says Naomi. "We felt like we couldn't go to an executive at a label until we feel like we had the best music possible. We believe you only have one shot."

In February of 2007, that one shot came when Electrik Red secured a deal with Def Jam. The girls were then paired with the hottest hit makers in town, The Dream and Tricky Stewart, who had worked with everyone from Mary J. Blige to Beyonce. "We all looked at each other and said `Holy shit guys!'" remembers Binkie. "Look where we're at right now!"

The multi-talented group are now getting ready to release their debut album which has rapidly become heavily anticipated thanks to the massive buzz surrounding Electrik Red's first single, "Drink In My Cup." The slinky, yet hard hitting atmospheric "Drink In My Cup" showcases the girl's flowing harmonies and edgy phrasing. The mix of street and seduction makes it clear Electrik Red is taking mainstream R&B to an entirely new level.

"You know how back then the Spice Girls had girl power?" asks Sarah. "With us it's lady power, girl power on crack!" "I'd like people to hear four strong women who are very comfortable with their sexuality and with what we can bring to the world," says Lesley. "We will be heard damnit!"

Product Description

2009 debut from the all-girl R&B/Pop singing group. Paired with Grammy Award-winning writing/production team The Dream and Tricky Stewart, Electrik Red's edgy brand of Hip Hop and R&B exemplifies the future sound of music. Comprised of Naomi, Sarah, Lesley and Binki, the multi-talented group's debut is heavily anticipated thanks to the massive buzz surrounding their first single, 'So Good.' The slinky, yet hard hitting atmospheric song showcases the girl's flowing harmonies and envelope pushing lyrics . The mix of street and seduction makes it clear Electrik Red is taking mainstream R&B to an entirely new level.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THANK GOD FOR ELECTRIK RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, June 2, 2009

By	Kendrick Davis "Da Gentleman" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is worth swiping the card. Electrik Red held their own with How to Be a Lady, Vol.1. It's about time we have a girl group that is out there because we don't get that much often except for male R&B groups, solo artists, etc. When this group came out with "Drink In My Cup", there was something about this group I liked and I had to check them out when the album was released. You know what? I'm glad I did. I expect good things from them and more music in the future. There's nothing negative I can say about this album. All of their songs are hot especially Devotion, Bed Rest, Freaky Freaky, W.F.Y., So Good (originial & remix), & Drink In My Cup. Much luv and I wish you ladies the best. The-Dream & Tricky Stewart did their work on the production. SWIPE THE CARD!!!!!!!!!!! This is an album you must get.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy Sassy Fun, June 2, 2009

By	JJ - See all my reviews

I just got through with my first listen of the CD and I must say, I'm impressed. There's been a severe lack of decent girl-groups lately, and while I don't want to go around comparing artists to each other, the sassy attitude of Electrik Red is reminiscent of TLC in its heyday. Here's to years of success for Electrik Red!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Electrik Red The New Vanity , Tiec Tocc The new Prince, May 27, 2009

By	Ian Cory Smith "joi" (los angeles) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: How To Be A Lady: Volume 1 [Explicit] (MP3 Download)

The Dream Is doing his thang and these girls are like a non singing version of Pussy Cat Dolls
And the Lead Is A New Kelis lol
But in all I like them they can Dance and Lip sing all Day
they look Good
I also Bought The Dream And Tiec Tocc new single ' Frozen
They all come from Prince Love Child lol