Tricky | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws |
Also known as | Tricky Kid |
Born | 27 January 1968 |
Origin | Knowle West, Bristol, England |
Genres | Trip hop, Alternative |
Occupation(s) | producer, mixer, musician |
Instruments | Vocals, Keyboards, Harmonica |
Labels | Island Records, Domino Records |
Associated acts | The Wild Bunch Massive Attack |
Tricky (born Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws, 27 January 1968) is an Englishmusician and actor. As a producer and a musician, he is noted for a dark, rich and layered sound and a whispering lyrical style. Culturally, Tricky encourages a togetherness of societies, particularly in his musical ensemble 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. view more...