Tricky Shares Music That Shaped His Life

Trip-hop artist Tricky revealed the songs that hold significant personal meaning in his life, detailing their connection to formative experiences. The first song Tricky fell in love with was "Night Nurse" by Gregory Isaacs. He listened to it constantly around age 15 while dating a Jamaican girl, with whom he later had a daughter at 17. His daughter is now 35 and works as a social worker in Bristol, underscoring the enduring connection to the song.

Another song that evokes deep emotion for Tricky is "Astral Weeks" by Van Morrison. This particular track brings him to tears because it reminds him of his mother and his childhood in Bristol. Tricky noted that Morrison's lyrics about his mother dressing him and showing him pictures mirror his own experiences. He described himself in every childhood photograph as being dressed in a shirt and tie, appearing very proper, a reflection of his mother's influence.

Tricky also shared his perspective on music and performance, stating he does not believe in dancing to songs and would opt for Cyndi Lauper if he were to sing karaoke. He has also noted that people have told him they conceived children to his music, highlighting the intimate and impactful nature of his work for listeners.