Trick Me
Kelis · 2004
29 min · 5 tracks · rhythm and blues
A vibrant blend of neo-soul and alternative hip-hop infused with danceable beats and infectious hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trick Me (album version) Start here — The titular track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring playful lyrics about empowerment set against an infectious beat that captures Kelis's unique vocal style.
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Trick Me (Mac & Toolz extended remix) — This remix transforms the original into a club-ready anthem, highlighting the song's versatility and Kelis's ability to adapt her sound for different environments.
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Trick Me (Adam Freeland remix) — This version enhances the electronic elements of the song, showcasing Kelis's genre-blurring approach while appealing to a broader audience in dance music circles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong writing and production but lacks cohesion due to multiple remixes diluting the focus.
What we noticed
- The title track features a prominent bassline and layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture.
- Each remix offers a distinct take on the original, varying in tempo and arrangement while maintaining the core melody.
- The album version of 'Trick Me' employs a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing its danceable quality.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic beats for dancing
- front-loaded energy bursts
- gradual build to climax
- soulful melodies for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek long-form narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single solidified Kelis's reputation in the R&B and hip-hop scene.
- Career context
- When 'Trick Me' was released in April 2004, Kelis was establishing herself as a force in the R&B and hip-hop scene following her breakthrough debut album, 'Kaleidoscope' (1999). This single marked her first foray into blending mainstream pop with experimental sounds, showcasing a more mature artist ready to explore diverse sonic landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Janelle Monáe· Lauryn Hill
Tracklist
- 1 Trick Me (album version) Start here 3:29
- 2 Trick Me (Mac & Toolz extended remix) 4:34
- 3 Trick Me (Artificial Intelligence remix) 5:55
- 4 Trick Me (Adam Freeland remix) 7:27
- 5 Trick Me (E Smoove house trick) 7:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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