Album: Maxinquaye by Tricky
Genre: trip-hop

Description: Maxinquaye is the debut album of Tricky, released in 1995. Expanding on the sonic template of fellow Bristolians Massive Attack, and featuring then-girlfriend Martina Topley-Bird on vocals, Maxinquaye is a dark, mysterious album featuring a combination of hip-hop, soul, dub, rock and electronica. The album was later released in America and received great critical acclaim. The album is named after Tricky's late mother Maxine Quaye, who is thought to be reggae/soul singer Finley Quaye's half-sister <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Tricky/Maxinquaye">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Artist Background: Tricky (born Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws, 27 January 1968) is an English musician and actor. As a producer and a musician, he is noted for a dark, rich and layered sound and a whispering sprechgesang lyrical style. Culturally, Tricky blends different styles, particularly in his musical 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. Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Trip Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Marsmobil, Berry Weight

Music Scene: Part of the Bristol, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Trip Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: trip-hop


Maxinquaye is the debut album of Tricky, released in 1995. Expanding on the sonic template of fellow Bristolians Massive Attack, and featuring then-girlfriend Martina Topley-Bird on vocals, Maxinquaye is a dark, mysterious album featuring a combination of hip-hop, soul, dub, rock and electronica. The album was later released in America and received great critical acclaim. The album is named after Tricky's late mother Maxine Quaye, who is thought to be reggae/soul singer Finley Quaye's half-sister…

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