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!"
Drink In My Cup
Electrik Red Lyrics
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Ah you know how we do
Ah yeah you know how we do
Radio killa killa, you know how we do
Ah you know how we do
Ah yeah you know how we do
Two tone phantom hop out hello (diamonds on my neck)
Canary yellow so get up on me baby like you wanna do me right here right here right here right here
And I'm a get up on you like I wanna do you right here
And I'm a get up on you like I wanna do you right here
And I'm a get up on you like I wanna do you right here
And I'm a get up on you like I wanna do you right here
[Chorus]
All my girls
Got that drink in my cup
Got that drink in my cup
Got that drink in my cup
Got that drink in my cup
And I'm fly I'm fly I'm flyin high
And I'm fly I'm fly I'm flyin by
Got that drink in my cup
Got that drink in my cup
Got that drink in my cup
Got that drink in my cup
And I'm fly I'm fly I'm flyin high
And I'm fly I'm fly I'm flyin by
I'm back on the floor yep cute than a mother making that pop pop pop I'm a mother,
Ichi Ni San Shi I got him like ding dong I'm up in that like he wanna get it right here
Ichi Ni San Shi I got him like ding dong I'm up in that like he wanna get it right here
Ichi Ni San Shi I got him like ding dong I'm up in that like he wanna get it right here
Ichi Ni San Shi I got him like ding dong I'm up in that like he wanna get it right here
'Cause get up on my like you wanna get it right here
'Cause get up on my like you wanna get it right here
'Cause get up on my like you wanna get it right here
'Cause get up on my like you wanna get it right here
[Chorus]
Cup sip yep yurp
Two step stop yurp
You know what it is
When I'm on the floor
I drop that, I pop that
I dip it low
I ride that like some?
I glide that like a motor boat
I park that like turn scoot
Get up off that
Look back
[Chorus]
Cup sip yep yurp
Two step stop yurp
In "Drink in My Cup", Electrik Red sings about their confidence, sex appeal, and party lifestyle. The song's chorus celebrates the girls' fun-loving and fly nature, as they boast about sipping on their drinks and being high in the club. The verses emphasize the group's seductive power, as they attract male attention and take control of their sexual experiences. The use of repetition in the chorus and the counting sequence in the second verse adds to the song's catchy and upbeat nature, making it a perfect dance anthem.
The lyrics suggest that Electrik Red is not shy about their sexuality and don't need a man's validation to feel good about themselves. They exude confidence and enjoy the pleasure they can give and receive from their partners. The line "I got him like ding dong, I'm up in that like he wanna get it right here" conveys their dominance and sexual prowess. On the other hand, the guys in the club are portrayed as simple objects of desire, easily swayed by the girls' charm and beauty.
"Drink In My Cup" was produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, who are known for working with major artists, such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber. The song was released in 2009 as the lead single of Electrik Red's debut album "How to Be a Lady: Volume 1". The album received positive reviews and peaked at #40 on the US Billboard 200 chart. "Drink in My Cup" didn't chart as high as their other singles but was still a hit among their fans and dance clubs.
Line by Line Meaning
Radio killa killa, you know how we do
Acknowledging their own reputation as successful and well-known in the music industry
Step up in here fresher than a mother, yes indeed I'm flyer than a mother
Confidently stating they are looking stylish and attractive upon entering a location
Two tone phantom hop out hello (diamonds on my neck)
Arriving in an expensive and flashy car while accessorizing with jewelry
Canary yellow so get up on me baby like you wanna do me right here right here right here right here
Wearing bright colored clothing and encouraging someone to approach them intimately
And I'm a get up on you like I wanna do you right here
Expressing their desire to engage in a sexual encounter
All my girls
Referring to their group of female friends
Got that drink in my cup
Enjoying an alcoholic beverage
And I'm fly I'm fly I'm flyin high
Feeling confident and exhilarated
I'm back on the floor yep cute than a mother making that pop pop pop I'm a mother,
Dancing and standing out among others while feeling attractive and proud
Ichi Ni San Shi I got him like ding dong I'm up in that like he wanna get it right here
Speaking Japanese while insinuating sexual activity
'Cause get up on my like you wanna get it right here
Encouraging someone to become intimate with them
Cup sip yep yurp
Taking a sip of an alcoholic beverage
Two step stop yurp
Performing a dance move or stopping movement altogether
You know what it is
Asserting that others should be aware of their reputation and lifestyle
When I'm on the floor
Feeling confident and attractive while dancing
I drop that, I pop that
Performing dance moves confidently and skillfully
I dip it low
Performing a particular dance move that involves bending down
I ride that like some?
Unclear, possibly implying sexual activity or a dance move
I glide that like a motor boat
Performing a dance move that mimics the movement of a boat on water
I park that like turn scoot
Performing a dance move that involves quickly stopping and changing direction
Get up off that
Encouraging someone to get up and dance
Look back
Taking a glance backwards while dancing
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DeAnna Mckinney
They should of been huge....the dream didn't promote them enough...this is a HIT!!!!!
JayDrake
I definitely need them to come back out again. they were just too hot! that bathroom dance scene though
Tatiyana B
Crazy how this group didn't blow. Loved them. Still listening today!
Kayshawn Simmons
YES! The game is rigged
Justcallmekayable
I loved them they had such a mix of retro 80's/ 90's style and sound mixed with the new school R&B especially in their "So Good" video they looked like a young En Vogue harmonies and outfits so on point. I hope they get back together because they were awesome. Way better than alot of groups today. These chicks are bad and deserve a second shot at fame.
Jamal Kpoto
Why do I feel like they were ahead of their time
Scorpian Bee7
I feel the same
Carter.ACE
they def were. smh
RichGirl
eight years ago? LOL
songbird143
Totally agree! They would completely fit right now