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!”
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Naomi is from Toronto, Canada. She is the product of British Canadian and Jamaican parents. She started dancing and singing at the tender age of three. She continued her vocal training all through out High School and currently trains with Robert Edwards and John Deaver. She is an amazing actress as well as a jet setter. She has had the opportunity to perform with many of today’s hottest stars all across the world. She now resides in LA where Electrik Red is her main priority. She would like to invite you all to Electrik City.
LESLEY
Lesley is the Caribbean princess of Brooklyn, where she was born and raised. The West Indian in her flares like a brushfire at the mere sound of Reggae music. She has been preparing to be a performer all her life. She has had extensive vocal training since the early age of seven, and continues to work on her craft. She attended the Performing Arts H.S. in NYC and through out the years her head strong attitude and determination allowed her to follow her dreams: which recently brought her to LA. Mainly focusing on Electrik Red, she manages to find time to pursue her acting career and travel abroad. This journey is only the beginning so if you dare … follow me.
BINKIE
Binkie, this Harlem hottie has been around the world and feels like no place beats NYC. With her raspy sexy vocals and her urban edge she adds ambiance and texture to the Electrik Red sound. Trained in musical theater since the age of 10 and her father being a musician, she has become the resident drummer of the group! She is an accomplished actress and dancer as well as an aspiring writer and director. She is a city girl with a down to earth feel but with 5th Avenue appeal. Binkie loves being a part of this group and invites anyone that thinks they are ready for a ‘lil Electrik Kompany.
SARAH
Sarah, born and raised in Toronto, Canada, brings lots of flavor because of her Swedish/Pilipino/Russian ethnicity. She went to a Performing Arts School from age 10 to 18 where she sang in different choir groups over the years. She minored in vocal and also studied piano which gave her an excellent ear in hearing and arranging melodies and harmonies. We don’t call her “Auntie Harmony” for nothing! Following her dreams, she ended up on a Greyhound Bus to NYC with hopes of pursuing a dance career. She’s been blessed with the opportunity to tour the world with a ..1 top multi-platinum selling artist. The next chapter for her is Electrik Red, and she’s not Monkeeing around, so watch out!
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