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!"
Muah
Electrik Red Lyrics
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Bet you never had nobody like
This.
Had lipstick kiss like this.
Girls come with the drop of
A dime.
But their candies ain't quite
Like mine.
That I do.
If you were my man I would do
It to you.
Thanks for the drink, but, you
Betta move.
Cause I'm up in here with two.
[Chorus:]
And I'm the sh#t with the sh#t shawty. [x3]
I'm the sh#t with the sh#t
I kno wat I'm doin with this sh#t
Cause I'm the sh#t with the sh#t shawty [x2]
I'm the sh#t
Mmuah [x6]
[Verse 2: Binkie]
Now tell me wat you really gonna do with that.
Never seen a girl with an a$$ so fat.
I'm not a striper but I dance like that.
I'm not a striper but where the money at.
I'm not a freak, I'm not a nasty h@e.
Well I'm lyin but I'm classy though.
I'm like you don't wanna get get get it.
To the bed room hit hit hit it.
I'm not a dits I got a brain.
You saw my titties before you see my face.
It's all good nigga don't be shame.
I would feel the same. Cause I know you know.
[Chorus]
Mmuah [x11]
[Bridge:]
I'm havin that hey hey hey.
And I know you hadn't tell me but you know I had to come and put it, on you this way.
And it ain't no shame if I don't do anything, that means I love you babe.
Anything for you baby, I got you going crazy.
Love Love Love [x2]
[Chorus]
I got you crazy
Igot you crazy
Yea I know just what you want
I'm a give you what you want
I got you crazy
Crazy [x5]
I got you crazy.
[Talks: Naomi]
The Electrik Red's song "Muah" is a sassy and confident anthem about self-worth and female empowerment. In the first verse, Naomi boasts about her unique qualities, declaring that no one has ever had anyone quite like her. She also teases a potential love interest, using her powers of seduction to entice him. The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm the sh#t with the sh#t shawty," a proud proclamation of the group's undeniable talent and appeal. The second verse, delivered by Binkie, further emphasizes the group's confidence and independence, as she asserts that she does not need a man to validate her worth or pay her bills. The song ends with a repeated refrain of "Mmuah," a sensual kissing sound, as if to say that the group is confident in their ability to attract and satisfy anyone they desire.
The song serves as an anthem for women to feel confident and empowered in their sexuality and independence. It challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes, particularly with Binkie's verse, which suggests that women do not have to rely on men for validation or income. The repeated use of "sh#t" and other expletives serves to reinforce the group's assertion that they are in charge of their own lives and do not care about societal norms or expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Bet you never had nobody like this.
I am confident that you have never experienced anyone like me before.
Had lipstick kiss like this.
My kisses are unique and memorable like the mark of my lipstick.
Girls come with the drop of a dime.
Women are common and easy to come by.
But their candies ain't quite like mine.
However, their physical and intimate offerings are not on par with mine.
See I got this little thing that I do.
I have a special talent or skill that separates me from others.
If you were my man I would do it to you.
If we were in a romantic relationship, I would perform this special thing for you.
Thanks for the drink, but, you Betta move.
Thank you for the drink you bought me, but it's time for you to go now.
Cause I'm up in here with two.
Because I am here with two of my female friends and I am not interested in pursuing anything further with you.
And I'm the sh#t with the sh#t shawty.
I am confident and self-assured, and I know my worth.
I kno wat I'm doin with this sh#t.
I am skilled and experienced in the things that I do.
Mmuah
This is the sound of a kiss or a gesture of affection.
Now tell me wat you really gonna do with that.
What are your plans for what you are currently holding or have acquired?
Never seen a girl with an a$$ so fat.
You have probably never encountered a woman with a buttocks as large as mine.
I'm not a striper but I dance like that.
I do not work as a stripper, but I have similar dance skills.
I'm not a striper but where the money at.
Although I am not a stripper, I am still interested in finding ways to make money.
I'm not a freak, I'm not a nasty h@e.
I do not consider myself to be overly promiscuous or vulgar.
Well I'm lyin but I'm classy though.
Actually, I may not be entirely truthful about my behavior, but I still consider myself to be sophisticated and refined.
I'm like you don't wanna get get get it.
I am indicating that you may not be truly prepared for the intimate or sexual experiences I can offer.
To the bed room hit hit hit it.
We can proceed to the bedroom to engage in sexual activity.
I'm not a dits I got a brain.
Contrary to popular stereotypes, I am intelligent and have an active mind.
You saw my titties before you see my face.
You were initially more interested in my physical attributes than getting to know me on a personal level.
It's all good nigga don't be shame.
It is not a problem, and you should not feel embarrassed about our situation.
I would feel the same. Cause I know you know.
I would likely share your feelings or perspective in a similar scenario, because I understand your motivations and desires.
I'm havin that hey hey hey.
I am currently in a moment of excitement, happiness, or pleasure.
And I know you hadn't tell me but you know I had to come and put it, on you this way.
I am aware that you may not have explicitly communicated your desires, but I am acting on my own intuition and initiating things between us.
And it ain't no shame if I don't do anything, that means I love you babe.
If I choose not to act on certain things, it is not due to shame or reluctance, but rather my feelings of love and affection for you.
Anything for you baby, I got you going crazy.
I am willing to do anything to please and satisfy you, even if it causes you to become overwhelmed or ecstatic.
Crazy
This word is used to denote excitement, enthusiasm, or passion.
I got you crazy.
I am responsible for your current state of excitement or eagerness.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
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