Tricky is an English-born music artist who began his career in the early 1990s as a member of the group Massive Attack. He later launched his solo career, creating music that blends hip-hop, electronica and trip-hop. His debut studio album Maxinquaye, released in 1995, won critical acclaim and was a surprise commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart. He has since released a total of 11 full-length studio albums, as well as a sizable amount of singles, remixes, and EP's. His most recent album, 2013's False Idols, was nominated for the Mercury Prize, cementing his status as one of the UK's most respected musical names. He has also collaborated with a variety of notable artists including Björk and PJ Harvey.