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 2008, 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!"
Devotion
Electrik Red Lyrics
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Like gorilla (rilla rilla)
Oh yea ay ay
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh
Whisper in my ear say I'm the shit (ahh)
Can you feel my eyez on your lips (ahh)
Tears in your mouth give me a kiss (muah)
Now bring your body closer (oh)
Pin me to the wall like a poster (oh)
Tonight's your turn so baby order
Now I'm biting on your body like an o'hderv
Tonight you can take wat you want from me
Expose my devotion
I'm a do ya good from your head to your feet
Expose my devotion
All you gotta do is ask (ahh)
I'm right on top of it I'll handle that task (ew, ew)
Tonite I'm all yours baby
Expose my devotion to you, (to you [x7])
Devotion to you (to you [x7]) (devotion to you)
Cock it on my body boy come here (muahh)
I'm a rock it on like a baby in a crib (muahh)
Give you the whole thing not jus the cliff (ahh)
Now let me feel you under my skin (oooh)
I say I love you I'm a prove it (ohh)
Do anthing for you watch me do it (do it)
Boy you know you hot booooooo
So take me I'm yours
Tonite you can take wat you want from me
Expose my devotion
I'm a do ya good from your head to your feet
Expose my devotion
All you gotta do is ask (ahh)
I'm right on top of it I'll handle that task (ew, ew)
Tonite I'm all yours baby
Expose my devotion to you, (to you [x7])
Devotion to you (to you [x7]) (devotion to you)
Baby tonite I'm gonna verify my love
And after tonight you won't compare another girl
So hop on my flight I'm gonna take you out this world
You better hold on tight so make tonight last forever
(ever ever ever ever ever ever)
Hey... I was just thinking about you
What are you doing? (hmm)
Why don't you come over here first?
Mmmkay... see you in a min... bye
In Electrik Red's "Devotion," the lyrics describe the singer's willingness to give herself fully to her partner. She invites him to take control and "expose her devotion." The chorus is a promise that she will satisfy him in every way, and all he has to do is ask. The lyrics are sensual and passionate, with metaphors like "wrap me up like a gift" and "pin me to the wall like a poster" adding to the seductive tone. The song is also empowering to women, as it depicts a female singer in control and unafraid to express her desires.
The lyrics of the song highlight the theme of love, desire, and affection. The singer is urging her lover to take full control of her and her body. The song's lyrics contain a powerful message about the power of love and how it can be transformed in the presence of lust and desire. The lyrics are seductive and passionate, with the singer laying herself down for her lover, inviting him to take her in and expose her devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrap me up like a gift (ahh)
Hold me close and tight like a valuable present
Whisper in my ear say I'm the shit (ahh)
Tell me how amazing and special I am
Can you feel my eyez on your lips (ahh)
Notice how I'm admiring your mouth and wanting to kiss you
Tears in your mouth give me a kiss (muah)
Kiss me after crying, as a sign of intense passion and emotion
Now bring your body closer (oh)
Move your whole self nearer to me
Pin me to the wall like a poster (oh)
Press me against the wall like a decorative image
Tonight's your turn so baby order
Decide what you want to happen tonight
Now I'm biting on your body like an o'hderv
I'm nibbling and kissing all over you
Tonight you can take wat you want from me
You have permission to get whatever you need from me tonight
Expose my devotion
Show how much I care about and love you
I'm a do ya good from your head to your feet
I'm going to pleasure you completely and thoroughly
All you gotta do is ask (ahh)
Just tell me what you'd like me to do for you
I'm right on top of it I'll handle that task (ew, ew)
I'm eager and ready to do whatever it takes to satisfy you
Tonite I'm all yours baby
I'm wholly committed to you tonight
Expose my devotion to you, (to you [x7])
Show you how devoted I am to you
Cock it on my body boy come here (muahh)
Touch me physically and passionately
I'm a rock it on like a baby in a crib (muahh)
Make love to me intensely and tenderly
Give you the whole thing not jus the cliff (ahh)
Offer you all of myself, not just a small part
Now let me feel you under my skin (oooh)
Experience your touch and love deeply
I say I love you I'm a prove it (ohh)
Express my love and affection to you through my actions
Do anything for you watch me do it (do it)
I'm committed to performing any actions that make you happy
Boy you know you hot booooooo
You're very attractive to me
So take me I'm yours
Claim me as your own
Baby tonite I'm gonna verify my love
Tonight, I'm going to prove my love for you
And after tonight you won't compare another girl
After this evening, I'll be the only woman you compare to
So hop on my flight I'm gonna take you out this world
Join me on a journey of extreme pleasure and love
You better hold on tight so make tonight last forever
Hold me close and tightly, so we can make this moment last forever
Hey... I was just thinking about you
I had you on my mind
What are you doing? (hmm)
What activities are you engaged in right now?
Why don't you come over here first?
Why don't you visit me first?
Mmmkay... see you in a min... bye
Okay, I'll see you soon. Bye!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
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