| Please help improve this article by adding reliable references.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.For other uses, see Tricky (disambiguation).Adrian Thaws (born January 27, 1968), better known as Tricky, is an English trip hop musician in the British music scene (despite loathing the "trip hop" tag).As a producer and a musician, he is noted for a dark, rich and layered sound.Culturally, Tricky bridges white and black Britain, particularly in his fusion of rock and hip hop, high art and pop culture.His debut album Maxinquaye was nominated for the Mercury Prize and voted Album of the Year by NME Magazine.Idiosyncrasies and media controversies
1.Biography
Tricky was born in Knowle West, Bristol, England.His father left the family before he was even born and his mother, Maxine Quaye, committed suicide when he was four.Tricky's family includes a great diversity of ethnic backgrounds, including Jamaican, Spanish, British, Amerindian and many others.In an interview, Tricky said: "Prison was really good.Early career
Eventually he met DJ Milo and hung out with a sound system called The Wild Bunch, which by 1987 evolved into Massive Attack.He received the nickname 'Tricky Kid' and at 18 he became a member of the Fresh 4, a rap group built from The Wild Bunch.Though Tricky also appeared on Massive Attack's next album, Protection, he never had the feeling of being a part of the band and never really enjoyed it.Some time later she came to his house, and mentioned to Tricky and Mark Stewart that she could sing."Aftermath" (though The Face '95 mentions that the first song they recorded together was called "Shoebox").Tricky showed "Aftermath" to Massive Attack, but they weren't interested.He cut it directly off of the tape, so that the song is basically "just bassline and hiss".Breakthrough
He left Massive Attack to release his debut album, Maxinquaye.The album was a massive success and Tricky was catapulted to international fame, something he was notably uncomfortable with.Tricky failed to complete a number of lyrics for the Massive Attack album Protection and gave the band some of the lyrics he had written for Maxinquaye instead.When Massive Attack was asked about why the lyrics were the same in a Radio interview on CFNY (Toronto) they jokingly said that it was because he was lazy."Overcome" and "Hell is 'Round the Corner" on Maxinquaye and "Karmacoma" and "Eurochild" on Protection.Tricky found it difficult to cope with the huge success of Maxinquaye and he subsequently eschewed the laidback soul sound of the first album to create an increasingly edgy and aggressive punk tinged music that echoed his personality as he became more erratic and unreliable.Banshees number called 'Tattoo'.Millennium Tension was released Tricky was increasingly irritated with the press, particularly articles written in The Face magazine.The Face had been an early champion of Maxinquaye, but saw Tricky as more a duo than a solo project.That same lyric was also said to be a subtle dig at rival jungle king Goldie, although this seemed odd considering Tricky's widespread reputation at the time for hubris and propensity for instigating fights.The two kept this a secret from the press, feeling the tabloids would never leave them in peace.Tricky contributed writing on the Post tracks "Enjoy" and "Headphones".Side projects and film career
Tricky has guest starred on a number of albums, including a notable appearance on Live's fifth studio album, V.This appearance came as Tricky and Live's lead singer Ed Kowalczyk had developed a close friendship, with Kowalczyk contributing vocals to 'Evolution Revolution Love', a track on Tricky's album Blowback.Tricky has also acted in various films.Currently
Tricky's website last reports him busy at work with the musical acts signed to his Brown Punk record label.He also recently produced several new solo works that have been featured in television programs such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The L Word and Girlfriends.As well as this Tricky contributed a track to a compilation entitled Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited, the track is called "Au Revoir Emmanuelle".Tricky will release a new album in 2007.The January 2008 issue of music magazine MOJO has reported that Tricky's new album will be released in April '08."The Hell EP" (Tricky vs.External links
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m.Tricky provided pivotal raps on Massive Attack's groundbreaking 1992 album, Blue Lines.The following year, he released his debut single,...Massive Attack during the early '90s.Tricky provided pivotal raps on Massive Attack's groundbreaking 1992 album, Blue Lines.The following year, he released his debut single, "Aftermath."Tricky's name feature her contributions.The contract contained a clause which allowed him to release side projects under different names, in addition to regular Tricky releases."Ponderosa" and "Overcome" were released over the course of 1994; that same year, he made a cameo on Massive Attack's second album, Protection.Tricky's debut album, Maxinquaye, appeared in the spring of 1995.Throughout 1995, Tricky was omnipresent in the U.Luscious Jackson, and Whale.In the fall of 1995, he released Tricky Vs.Britain, including Melody Maker and NME.Tricky album, he relocated to New York City early in 1996, where he began working with underground rappers.Again, Tricky received positive reviews, though there were a few dissenting opinions.In 2001, Tricky returned with the Mission Accomplished EP, which was released by Epitaph's subsidiary label Anti.Blowback, his first for Hollywood Records, appeared later that June and included various collaborations with Hawkman, Live's Ed Kowalczyk, and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis and John Frusciante.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.Ships from and sold by Amazon.This item is part of our Music Deals Store, where you'll find extra savings on hundreds of CDs across all genres.See all 100 customer reviews...Music (See Bestsellers in Music)Popular in this category: (What's this?To hear a song sample, click on "Listen" by that sample.Alison Goldfrapp), the duo mix a colorful palate of rhythmic vocals, throbbing backbeats and gravelly electronic textures.Instant Ringtones in 30 Seconds.Send Tricky ringtones to your cell phone now!The easiest way to shoot video reviews.And that's only the beginning.Armed with samples, ideas, angst and crooner Martine's whispy soulful voice, he gives you an album that refuses to leave you at the end.Chuck D's bullish activism, Martine makes the song sound so desperate until it feels that there can't be any escape from it.Despite the few 'up' moments in this album and the constant dark feel of it all, it fails to isolate the listener, who's always anxious to hear more of what our tortured friend Tricky does next.Former Massive Attack member, Tricky, strikes gold with his debut CD, Maxinquaye.This album has an almost surreal effect to it.The fact that the lyrics can be undistinguishable at times adds to that effect.Each track has its own mood to it and this is a CD that you will not get bored listening to.All the tracks are excellent but especially, Overcome, Black Steel, Abbaon Fat Track, and Strugglin'.Especially recommended for those who have all 3 Massive Attack CDs and Dummy by Portishead.Coming out of collaboration with Massive Attack, Tricky was clearly bursting with ideas of his own.Its an intriguing combination though its a shame that he doesnt take the mic and go solo more often.Brand New You're Retro'.Horace Andy tracks on 'Blue Lines' its churlish to complain.Massive Attack, and I must say, it really is incredible.What's amazing about this CD, especially in the context of so many others in Tricky's catalogue,...Massive Attack's "Blue Lines" or "Mezzanine".Published on January 8, 2006 by C.Published on December 29, 2005 by E.Tricky was a collaborator on Massive Attack projects around the same time this album was produced, and you almost feel...The whole formula is there on their first record.His subsequent recordings have emphasized different aspects to the style Tricky invented on Maxinquaye, and they're worth...See all 100 customer reviews...Stuck on a desert island with...Be the first person to add an article about this item at Amapedia.Find out in Music You Should Hear, where these and other artists tell you about the music they love.This offer applies only to Amazon.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Please note that we are unable to respond directly to all feedback submitted via this form, but we'll ask you to sign in so we can contact you if needed.You have no recently viewed items or searches.After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.Download Instantly in 30 Seconds.DelegateListener('yuimenuitem', 'hd', 'click', YAHOO.Rating affects your music played in LAUNCHcast and Music Videos.Tricky provided pivotal raps on Massive Attack's groundbreaking 1992 a...The Dirty are their songs."Are you sure you want to delete this comment?"All the best for tomorrow and have a great year.Your public waits impatiently....Happy New Year Tricky and BP.Hope all goes well on 10th Jan with Laid Blak wicked.WE ALL NEED A TRICKY, TRICKYON VEUT QUE TU REVIENNES, MO MANCOME ON YA KNOW WE REALLY NEED ATRICKY, TRICKY LIKE YA WIKKEDREADY TO REPREZENT KNOWLE BOY?Very Happy to meet you all on Thursday !!!!When are you coming to the US??Thanks for the add i love the new trackskisses....I've broken through to longing now fill with a grief i have felt before, but never like this.Hello Tricky,Hope all's good, cool tracks.HI Tricky,Just stopping by to get so fun...Hope that you went to listen to our music and that you liked it...Wish you all the best for 2008 !TRICKY'STAFF, It's So Good To Hear News From You Dear Adrian, A Big Part Of My Head Always Busy About Tricky Trax.Happy New Year from a french fan!So, wish you all the best for 2008 !Catch you soon on the web !Keep on, keepin' it real!Thank you for being a genuis, I been listening to your music for a long time and I can still put on maxinquaye and learn something new.HAPPY NEW YEAR TRICKY!Hope the best for BrownPunk activities in 2008.Hi Adrian,It's good you're back in the UK!Hopefully get to see you play out again...Sydney, Australiawishing you a prosperous 2008 Adrianyour music has been a source of inspiration and the soundtrack to my life since the mid 90speace.To our dear friends, Mon amis, Ai nostri cari amici, ??Vi Auguro Buon natale e Buon Anno Nuovo!Con amor, with love, Avec amour, Con amore, ???????...Rotterdam loves da Tricky sound.Hoping this is really checked by the real Tricky.Tricky babythanx for accepting this virtual friendship, he he.Tricky all I can say is you have truely "touched my soul"."Urgent Security Alert","Warning: You are submitting information to an outside site.Id + " Text: " + targetLink. |
