How to Be a Lady: Volume 1
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How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 is the debut album of American
, and contains lyrics concerning sexual and gender-related themes.The album debuted at number 100 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 5,000 copies in its first week. It produced two singles, "Drink in My Cup" and "So Good", that achieved moderate chart success. “P is For Power” was intended as the third single with a music video, but neither was released. Upon its release, How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 received generally positive reviews from most music critics.
Background
While working as back-up dancers for
After
Singles
How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 spawned two official singles, "Drink in My Cup" and "So Good". Music videos were filmed for the singles; "Drink in My Cup" (and one for album track "Friend Lover") were directed by Marc Klasfeld.[5][6] The group shot a video for the remix of their single "So Good" with rapper Lil Wayne.[7] The album's second and final single, "So Good", has peaked at #60 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[8]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 100 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart,[9] with first-week sales of 5,000 copies in the United States.[10] It ultimately spent one week on the chart.[11] It also charted at number 20 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[12]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Pitchfork Media | 8.2/10[15] |
Rolling Stone | [16] |
How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 received generally positive reviews from music critics. Several writers drew comparisons to the early work of musician
In a mixed review, Rolling Stone magazine's Jon Dolan felt that the songwriting lacked "personality".[16] Jon Pareles, writing in The New York Times, commended The-Dream and Tricky Stewart for their production's "lavished musical ingenuity", but found the album's sexual themes unimaginative.[23]
Track listing
All tracks are written by
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Muah" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 3:56 |
2. | "So Good" (Sean Hall, Nash, Stewart) | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Sean K. | 3:25 |
3. | "Devotion" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 4:34 |
4. | "Freaky Freaky" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 4:17 |
5. | "Bed Rest" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 4:30 |
6. | "Friend Lover" (Carlos McKinney, Nash) | The-Dream, L.O.S Da Mystro | 3:44 |
7. | "P Is for Power" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 3:49 |
8. | "W.F.Y." | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 3:58 |
9. | "9 to 5" (McKinney, Nash) | The-Dream, L.O.S Da Mystro | 3:33 |
10. | "On Point" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 3:08 |
11. | "Drink in My Cup" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 3:34 |
12. | "Go Shawty" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 3:00 |
13. | "Kill Bill" | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 3:21 |
14. | "So Good" (Remix featuring Lil Wayne) | The-Dream, Tricky Stewart | 3:29 |
Personnel
Credits for How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 adapted from
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Chart history
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
Sales |
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U.S. Billboard 200 | 100[25] | 5,000+[10]
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U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 20[12] | |
U.S. Billboard Comprehensive Albums | 107[26] |
References
- ^ a b c Odum, Shanel (January 28, 2009). "Electrik Red". Vibe. Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ a b c d e Shepherd, Julianne Escobedo (February 2009). "Do you think I'm a nasty girl? With super sexuality and deep swagger, R&B BFFs Electrik Red bust heads... and give hugs". The Fader. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on 2022-06-08. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- Courier News. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
- ^ a b "Soul Rebel Speaks to Electrik Red: "It's Okay If You're Not a Stepford Wife"". SOHH. March 26, 2009. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
- ^ "Electrik Red Turns Up Voltage with Debut LP". Rap-Up. January 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ "Video: Electrik Red - "Friend Lover"". Rap-Up. March 2, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ "Lil Wayne Joins Electrik Red for Remix Video". Rap-Up. March 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ [1]. Billboard. Retrieved on 2010-02-15.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel. On the Charts: Eminem’s “Relapse” Fends Off Manson, Stays On Top. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2010-02-15.
- ^ BET. Retrieved on 2010-02-17.
- ^ Album Performance: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1. acharts. Retrieved on 2010-04-27.
- ^ a b [2]. Billboard. Retrieved on 2010-02-17.
- ^ Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-09-01.
- ^ a b c Macpherson, Alex. Review: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1. The Guardian. Retrieved on 2010-02-15.
- ^ Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2009-12-08.
- ^ a b Dolan, Jon. Review: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2010-02-15.
- ^ The Huffington Post. Retrieved on 2010-02-15.
- ^ Lee, Frazi. Review: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1[permanent dead link]. Metro Spirit. Retrieved on 2009-09-01.
- ^ Clayton, Jeremy. Review: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1. Giant. Retrieved on 2010-02-15.
- ^ Garruad, Tracy. Review: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1[permanent dead link]. Vibe. Retrieved on 2009-09-01.
- ^ Electrik Red Reveal HOW TO BE A LADY On Def Jam Debut; Set For May 26 Release!. Island Def Jam. Retrieved on 2010-02-15.
- ^ Harvilla, Rob. Review: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 Archived 2009-05-27 at the Wayback Machine. The Village Voice. Retrieved on 2009-09-01.
- ^ Pareles, Jon. Review: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2009-09-01.
- ^ Credits: How to Be a Lady: Volume 1. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-02-15.
- ^ [3]. Billboard. Retrieved on 2010-02-17.
- ^ [4]. Billboard. Retrieved on 2010-02-17.
External links
- How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 at Discogs
- Album Review at Concrete Loop