Tricky (born January 27, 1968) is an English rapper, producer and actor who, with his former collective Massive Attack, is widely credited with pioneering the trip-hop musical genre. He rapped on the group's 1991 debut album Blue Lines. In 1995, Tricky's solo debut album Maxinquaye was released, which garnered him success and international stardom. Tricky has made cameos on numerous albums and acted in various films.