Tricky is one of the most original artists to emerge from the united kingdom before 30 years. His signature sound, coupled with deep, questioning lyrics, took the united kingdom by storm in the first 1990s and was part of the soundtrack that defined the post-rave generation.

This original, no-holds barred autobiography is not only a portrait of an unbelievable artist – it is also a gripping slice of social history packed with extraordinary anecdotes and voices in the margins of society.

Tricky examines how his creativity has helped him find a different path to that of his loved ones, some of whom were bare-knuckle fighters and gangsters, and exactly how his mother’s suicide has already established a lifelong influence on him, both creatively and psychologically. With his unique heritage and experience, his story will be probably one of the most talked-about music autobiographies from the decade.