#Tricky Discography

“Hell Is Round the Corner” by Tricky is often misunderstood, especially when it gets lazily framed against Portishead. The reality is that Tricky didn’t sample Portishead, and Portishead didn’t sample Tricky — they both sampled the same source: Ike’s Rap II by Isaac Hayes. Two radically different emotional outcomes from the same foundation. Portishead turned it into noir melancholy. Tricky turned it into something far more claustrophobic and exposed. The tension in “Hell Is Round the Corner” its given by the emotional duality of Tricky’s voice contrasting Martina Topley-Bird. His delivery is guarded, half-whispered, almost defensive, while Martina floats through the track like a counterweight. I think Tricky is one of those artists who never quite received the recognition he deserves. He didn’t just contribute to trip-hop , he disturbed it, stripped it of comfort, shaped its atmosphere, and injected vulnerability where polish was expected. Martina Topley-Bird’s role in that legacy is inseparable. Growing up in Bristol, Tricky lived near a street notorious for crime, a place so dangerous that he and his friends nicknamed it “Hell.” As kids, they would dare each other to run down it. So when Tricky says hell is round the corner, he means it in the most physical sense possible. Danger isn’t abstract. It’s nearby. Inevitable. Always waiting. #triphop #90smusic #bristolsound #britishartist #ukmusic

It’s Tricky by Run-DMC, released in 1986 from the album Raising Hell. A high-energy hip-hop classic, “It’s Tricky” showcases Run-DMC’s signature rap style over a funky, hard-hitting beat with catchy hooks and rhythmic vocal delivery. The lyrics playfully explore the challenges of life and relationships with wit and swagger, making the track both fun and instantly memorable. Its innovative fusion of rap with rock-influenced production highlights the group’s pioneering influence in bringing hip-hop to mainstream audiences. Upon release, the song became an iconic anthem of 1980s hip-hop, charting internationally and cementing Run-DMC’s reputation as trailblazers. Its enduring popularity is evident in countless film, TV, and commercial appearances, as well as its continued influence on generations of rappers and fans who celebrate the golden era of hip-hop. Song Credit: It’s Tricky ~ Run-DMC [Run-DMC, It’s Tricky, Raising Hell, 1986 hip hop, golden era rap, old school hip hop, 80s music, rap classics, iconic hip hop, energetic rap]

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Tricky - Maxinquaye #triphoprecordcollection #tricky #triphopmusic #triphop #maxinquaye

With the one like @bennyl_dnb smashing his warp drive remix . Let’s goooooo #dnb #bennyl #djcrystl

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“It’s Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. was released on February 8, 1987 as the fourth single from their album Raising Hell. The song features a hard-hitting beat and rapid-fire rhymes, showcasing the group’s signature fusion of hip-hop and rock. Its infectious energy and lasting influence have made it one of the most iconic rap tracks of the 1980s. Follow to keep up with the rankings #greatestsongsofalltime #bestsongsofalltime #top1000songs #fyp #RunDMC #ItsTricky #hiphop #raplegends #80shiphop #RaisingHell

“It’s Tricky” (1986), do grupo Run-D.M.C., é uma das faixas mais icônicas do hip-hop dos anos 80 e ajudou a levar o gênero para o mainstream. Com uma batida marcante e energia contagiante, a música mistura rap com influências do rock, algo que virou assinatura do grupo. A letra gira em torno das dificuldades da vida na estrada, da fama e das situações “complicadas” que surgem no dia a dia — daí o nome “It’s Tricky”. Ao mesmo tempo, traz aquele tom divertido e irreverente, mostrando que mesmo com os desafios, eles sabem como se destacar e dominar o palco. Com o flow único de Joseph Simmons e Darryl McDaniels, a música se tornou um verdadeiro hino da cultura hip-hop, atravessando gerações e ainda sendo reconhecida até hoje. “It’s Tricky” é mais do que uma música — é sobre atitude, autenticidade e saber lidar com os altos e baixos da vida sem perder o estilo. #runDMC #itstricky #hiphop80s #oldschool #rapclassic @hitsviraiss_ siga-nos para mais ⚡🎸

YOU ASKED. HE DELIVERED. 💥 THE EXTRA WONKY ‘ITCHY SCRATCHY’ RIDDIM FOR YOUR BRAIN. OUT NOW. @subtronics

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Ep.1 of my new series "Gettin Diggy With It" where I randomly select a record and make a beat out of it #beatmakers #beats #beatmaker #diggers #cratedigger #cratedigging #vinyl #records #musicproducer #cubase #beatmaking #hiphop #music #musicproduction #jungle #beat #typebeat #producers #dnb #drumandbass #instrumental #hiphopbeats #brokenbeat #bruk #musicproducers #makingbeats #zerot #zerotdnb #brukrogers #gettindiggywithit

In 2005, DJ Isaac dropped the legendary ‘Nobody Likes The Records That You Play’. Two decades later, Zatox reimagines it with his signature Italian sound 🔥🔊