How to Be a Lady: Volume 1
| How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | May 26, 2009 |
| Genre | Electropop, R&B, hip hop |
| Length | 52:00 |
| Label | Radio Killa, Def Jam |
| Producer | The-Dream, Carlos McKinney, Sean K., Tricky Stewart |
| Singles from How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 | |
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How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 is the only album by American R&B girl group Electrik Red, released May 26, 2009, on Radio Killa and Def Jam Recordings. Production and songwriting for the album were handled primarily by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. The album is largely based on R&B and pop while incorporating elements of funk, electropop, dance, crunk&B, soul and hip hop. The lyrics largely address 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 were released. Upon its release, How to Be a Lady: Volume 1 received generally positive reviews from most music critics.