Comprised of Naomi, Sarah, Lesley and Binkie, Electrik Red hails from both … Read Full Bio ↴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 Jackson 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 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!"

W.F.Y.
Electrik Red Lyrics

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This could be big
You know what it is

Yeah, you really put it on a girl
I love the way you kiss on the pearl
I love it how we did it everywhere
I love it when you sweat out my hair
And boy you're like a Michael you can really beat it (wooo!)

And yes I, appreciate the lovely evening

Wonder if you fellas know the truth (know the truth)
Y'all don't fuck us, nigga we fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh)
We fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh)

I heard you like to put it on the street
And how I'm an undercover freak
You was like flash in the sheets
So fast I had to finish when you leave
Like a kid with a cake you can really eat it (uh)
Like a stray dog happy every time I feed him

I wonder if you know the truth, (know the truth)
Y'all don't fuck us, nigga we fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you(eh), you (eh), you (eh)
We fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh)

Now I hope my momma don't hear this song
Cause she raised a choosy lover,
I pick my bones
And it's always my decision to get it on
Yeah I get it on, I get it on (two step)
I get it on, I get it on (two step)
I get it on, I get it on (two step)
I said I get that on, I get that on, I said I get that on
I get that on

It's all about me-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh (in da club)
We fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh) (all my girls)
We fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh) (put em up)
We fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh) (this song's about you)

We fuck you, you, you [continues in the background]

Come over here baby, let me talk to you for a second
Put up on a couple of things
You know that thing you do with your tongue?
It's amazing, stupendous, marvelous, exciting (damn)
But you gotta get your mind together
And them jeans is a little too tight
What? I fucks with it?

It's cool, It's cool
I get it, some fashion, hahaha

Overall Meaning

The song "W.F.Y." by Electrik Red is a sensual and empowering anthem about female sexual agency. The lyrics describe the pleasure the singer receives from her partner's touch and sexual prowess, highlighting the power dynamic in the relationship. The chorus delivers the central message of the song, with the singers proudly proclaiming that they are the ones in control and that they "fuck" their partners, rather than being passive recipients of sexual pleasure. The verses use playful metaphors and vivid imagery to describe sexual encounters, with the singers showing confidence and enthusiasm for their own desires.

The lyrics can be interpreted as a challenge to traditional gender roles, which often place men as the initiators and dominant figures in sexual encounters. By asserting their own desires and agency, the singers are taking control of their own pleasure and rejecting the idea that women should be passive or submissive in sexual situations. The use of explicit language and imagery further emphasizes this message of empowerment and liberation.

Overall, "W.F.Y." is a bold and assertive song that celebrates female sexual agency and challenges traditional gender roles. It combines playful metaphors and explicit language to create a powerful statement about the importance of women's pleasure and autonomy.

Line by Line Meaning

This could be big
The situation we're in has the potential to be significant and very important.

You know what it is
You have the understanding of what's really going on.

Yeah, you really put it on a girl
You're really good at pleasing women sexually.

I love the way you kiss on the pearl
I enjoy the way you perform oral sex on me.

I love it how we did it everywhere
I enjoy having sex with you in unconventional and public places.

I love it when you sweat out my hair
I love it when you make me sweat so much during sex that it messes up my hair.

And boy you're like a Michael you can really beat it (wooo!)
You're excellent at performing sexual intercourse.

And yes I, appreciate the lovely evening
I'm grateful for the enjoyable night we just had.

Wonder if you fellas know the truth (know the truth)
I wonder if men understand what women really want.

Y'all don't fuck us, nigga we fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh), you (eh)
Women are the ones in control of sexual experiences and we choose who to engage with.

I heard you like to put it on the street
I've heard that you have sex in public places.

And how I'm an undercover freak
I'm secretly a really kinky individual.

You was like flash in the sheets
You move very quickly and energetically during sex.

So fast I had to finish when you leave
You finish having sex so quickly that I have to orgasm after you leave.

Like a kid with a cake you can really eat it (uh)
You enjoy sex so much that it's comparable to a child eating cake.

Like a stray dog happy every time I feed him
You're always extremely satisfied after sexual experiences.

Now I hope my momma don't hear this song
I don't want my mother to hear this song because of its explicit content.

Cause she raised a choosy lover,
My mother has instilled in me the importance of being selective with my sexual partners.

I pick my bones
I decide who I want to have sex with - it's my choice.

And it's always my decision to get it on
I'm the one who decides when sex will happen.

Yeah I get it on, I get it on (two step)
I enjoy having sex and I do it frequently.

It's all about me-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh (in da club)
I prioritize my sexual pleasure above all else.

We fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh) (all my girls)
The women are the ones who control sexual experiences - not men.

We fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh) (put em up)
We're in charge of selecting who we have sex with.

We fuck you (eh), you (eh), you (eh) (this song's about you)
This song is directed towards men to educate them about women's sexual preferences.

Come over here baby, let me talk to you for a second
Let's have a conversation about sex.

Put up on a couple of things
Let me offer some advice.

You know that thing you do with your tongue?
You're really good at performing oral sex.

It's amazing, stupendous, marvelous, exciting (damn)
It's fantastic and very pleasurable.

But you gotta get your mind together
You need to understand that women are in control during sexual experiences.

And them jeans is a little too tight
Your clothing is too restrictive for sexual activities.

What? I fucks with it?
I'm okay with it.

It's cool, It's cool
It's fine, I'm not upset.

I get it, some fashion, hahaha
I understand that your clothing choices are based on fashion trends.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH

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