Trick Me Explained

Trick Me
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"Trick Me" is a song by American singer Kelis from her third studio album, Tasty (2003). It was written and produced by Dallas Austin. The song was released as the album's second single on February 17, 2004. "Trick Me" was not released in the United States as her American label, Arista, folded after the release of Tasty, and she was transferred to Jive. In Europe, she was still on the same label, Virgin.

The song received praise from critics. Internationally, "Trick Me" achieved similar chart success to that of "Milkshake". The single topped the charts in Hungary and Romania, and peaked inside the top five in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia, among other countries. It was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ).

Background and release

"Trick Me" was written and produced by Dallas Austin. Recording sessions took place at DARP Studios in Atlanta, Georgia; O'Henry Studios in Burbank, California; and Chalice Studios in Hollywood, California. Background vocals and guitar were provided by Tony Reyes, and the recordings were mixed by Kevin Davis at Larabee North in North Hollywood, California.

"In Public" featuring Nas was originally chosen to be released as the second single from Tasty, but MTV News reported in late January 2004 that "Trick Me" would be released instead.[2] "In Public" was eventually released as the fourth single in April 2005.[3] The single was not released in the United States as Kelis' label, Arista, folded just when Tasty was released in December 2003; as a result, no more singles were released there after "Milkshake".[4] Nevertheless, "Trick Me" was sent to rhythmic contemporary and urban contemporary radio stations in the US on February 17, 2004. In Europe, however, Kelis was still on the same label, Virgin, so singles continued to be released there.[4]

Lyrics

The line "Call the police there's a mad girl in town" is a reference to the Pet Shop Boys' song West End Girls.

Music video

The music video for "Trick Me" was directed by Mr. X and shot in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough on April 15, 2004.[5]

Reception

Critical response

"Trick Me" was well received by contemporary music critics. Tony Naylor of NME referred to the track as "a wonderful computer-processed reggae romp".[6] Pitchfork reviewer Scott Plagenhoef felt that "Dallas Austin punches above his weight with 'Trick Me', on which Kelis advises to 'call the police/ There's a madwoman in town,' over a skanking, slightly echoed guitar."[7] Blenders Joseph Patel described the song as a "crackling funk ditty",[8] and Neil Drumming of Entertainment Weekly called it "a blistering sawtooth skank".[9] The Independent wrote that the song's "sprightly canter" is "particularly irresistible".[10]

Commercial performance

Despite not being released commercially in the United States, "Trick Me" managed to reach number seven on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart in April 2004. The song debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart behind Frankee's "F.U.R.B. (Fuck You Right Back)",[11] earning Kelis her second consecutive top-five entry. "Trick Me" debuted on the Irish Singles Chart at number eight for the week ending May 27, 2004, the week's highest debut.[12] It peaked at number four two weeks later.[13]

"Trick Me" found similar success in continental Europe, outpeaking "Milkshake" in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland[14] —although "Trick Me" peaked at number five on the European Hot 100 Singles, while "Milkshake" reached number three.[15] The single also reached number one in Hungary and Romania, the top five in Norway, and the top 10 in Denmark. Additionally, "Trick Me" has become Kelis' highest-peaking solo single in Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland.[14]

The single debuted and peaked at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart for four non-consecutive weeks, becoming Kelis' second top-five single in Australia. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) certified it platinum, denoting shipments in excess of 70,000 copies. In New Zealand, "Trick Me" debuted at number seven on the RIANZ Singles Chart, before peaking at number three in July 2004, tying with "Milkshake" as Kelis' highest-peaking single on the chart. The track was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) the following month for sales of 7,500 copies.

Track listings

  1. "Trick Me" (album version) – 3:26
  2. "Milkshake" (remix) (featuring Pharrell and Pusha T from Clipse) – 4:45
  1. "Trick Me" (album version) – 3:26
  2. "Trick Me" (Mac & Toolz Extended Remix) – 4:31
  3. "Trick Me" (Artificial Intelligence Remix) – 5:54
  4. "Trick Me" (Adam Freeland Remix) – 7:27
  5. "Trick Me" (E-Smoove House Trick) – 7:42

A1. "Trick Me" (album version) – 3:26

A2. "Trick Me" (Mac & Toolz Extended Remix) – 4:31

B1. "Trick Me" (Artificial Intelligence Remix) – 5:54

B1. "Trick Me" (Adam Freeland Remix) – 7:27

  1. "Trick Me" – 3:26

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Tasty.[18]

Recording

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2004)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Croatia (HRT)[19] 3
Czech Republic (IFPI)[20] 1
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[21] 5
Greece (IFPI)[22] 19
Poland (Polish Airplay Charts)[23] 21
Romania (Romanian Top 100)[24] 1
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[25] 5
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[26] 7

Year-end charts

Chart (2004)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[27] 33
Australian Urban (ARIA)[28] 11
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[29] 34
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[30] 49
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[31] 70
CIS (TopHit)[32] 17
France (SNEP)[33] 94
Germany (Official German Charts)[34] 36
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[35] 55
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[36] 21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[37] 24
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[38] 25
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[39] 21
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[40] 47
UK Singles (OCC)[41] 33
Chart (2005)! scope="col"
Position
Romania (Romanian Top 100)[42] 71

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United StatesFebruary 17, 2004Rhythmic and urban radio[43] [44]
RussiaMarch 30, 2004Contemporary hit radio
AustraliaApril 19, 2004Digital downloadEMI[45]
Germany[46]
United KingdomVirgin[47]
GermanyMay 24, 2004EMI[48] [49]
United KingdomVirgin[50] [51] [52] [53]
AustraliaMay 31, 2004CD singleEMI[54]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: For The Record: Quick News On Kelis, Turk, Fred Durst, Mos Def, Elvis Costello, Coolio, Dandy Warhols & More . https://web.archive.org/web/20141102035629/http://www.mtv.com/news/1484723/for-the-record-quick-news-on-kelis-turk-fred-durst-mos-def-elvis-costello-coolio-dandy-warhols-more/ . dead . November 2, 2014 . . January 30, 2004 . November 2, 2014.
  3. Web site: In Public: Kelis . . United Kingdom . November 3, 2017.
  4. Web site: Rolls . Chris . Exclusive Interview with Kelis . . April 26, 2006 . November 5, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929230036/http://www.mp3.com/features/stories/4233.html . September 29, 2007.
  5. Web site: X to Shoot Kelis Video Tomorrow in Toronto . Unofficial Hype Williams, Paul Hunter, Little X Website . April 14, 2004 . November 2, 2014.
  6. Web site: Naylor . Tony . Kelis : Tasty . . January 23, 2004 . April 11, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120214222249/http://www.nme.com/reviews/kelis/7287 . February 14, 2012.
  7. Web site: Plagenhoef . Scott . Kelis: Tasty . . January 5, 2004 . April 11, 2010.
  8. Patel . Joseph . Kelis – Tasty . . January 2004 . 105 . 1534-0554 . November 3, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20041103131245/http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=1579 . November 3, 2004.
  9. Drumming . Neil . Tasty . . December 12, 2003 . 76 . 1049-0434 . November 3, 2017.
  10. Web site: Album: Kelis . . January 9, 2004 . August 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706133027/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-kelis-72646.html. live. July 6, 2022.
  11. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100 . . May 30, 2004 . November 3, 2017.
  12. Web site: Top 50 Singles, Week Ending 27 May 2004 . . April 11, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141109170710/http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2004&year=2004&week=22 . November 9, 2014.
  13. Web site: Top 50 Singles, Week Ending 10 June 2004 . Chart-Track . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141219051859/http://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240001&arch=t&lyr=2004&year=2004&week=24 . December 19, 2014.
  14. Web site: Kelis Single-Chartverfolgung . musicline.de . de . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141102210521/http://musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/Kelis/single . November 2, 2014.
  15. Hits of the World . Billboard . 116 . 7 . February 14, 2004 . 53 . 0006-2510 . Google Books.
  16. Trick Me . Australian CD single . Kelis . . 2004 . 724354951824.
  17. Trick Me . UK 12-inch single . Kelis . . 2004 . VST1872.
  18. . liner notes . Kelis . . 2003 . 82876-52210-2.
  19. Web site: HR Top 20 Lista . . March 7, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040626124131/http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/maineng.html . June 26, 2004.
  20. Web site: Oficiální Česká Hitparáda – Pro týden 8 . cs . . March 16, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050306015753/http://www.ifpicr.cz/radio.htm . March 6, 2005.
  21. Hits of the World . . 116 . 24 . June 12, 2004 . 53 . 0006-2510 . Google Books.
  22. Web site: Top 50 Singles . el . . July 25, 2004 . November 5, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040829085705/http://www.ifpi.gr/chart03.htm . August 29, 2004.
  23. Web site: Polish Airplay Charts - Lista krajowa 26/2004 . PiF PaF Production . April 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20041106093559/http://www.pifpaf.com.pl/airplay/lista_26_2004.html . November 6, 2004.
  24. Web site: Romanian Top 100: Editia 37, saptamina 13.09 – 19.09, 2004 . ro . . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20041013032822/http://www.rt100.ro/ed.php?tn=x10136 . October 13, 2004.
  25. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Sep 23, 2004. TopHit. April 23, 2024.
  26. Kelis Chart History (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) . . October 9, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191009042504/https://www.billboard.com/music/kelis/chart-history/bubbling-under-r-b-hip-hop-songs . October 9, 2019.
  27. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2004 . . October 12, 2020.
  28. Web site: ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Urban Singles 2004 . Australian Recording Industry Association . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200415011513/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-urban-singles-2004.htm . April 15, 2020.
  29. Web site: Jahreshitparade Singles 2004 . de . austriancharts.at . November 3, 2017.
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  31. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2004 – Singles . fr . Ultratop . November 2, 2014.
  32. Web site: CIS Radio – Top Year-End Hits (2004) . . August 11, 2019.
  33. Web site: Tops de L'année Top Singles 2004 . . fr . September 17, 2020.
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  36. Web site: Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2004 . nl . . April 23, 2015.
  37. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 2004 . nl . . November 2, 2014.
  38. Web site: Top Selling Singles of 2004 . . October 9, 2019.
  39. Web site: Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart: 2004. TopHit. April 23, 2024. April 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240423175500/https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/annual/2004. live.
  40. Web site: Swiss Year-End Charts 2004 . swisscharts.com . November 2, 2014.
  41. Web site: UK Year-End Charts 2004 . . April 23, 2015.
  42. Web site: Romanian Top 100 2005 . ro . Romanian Top 100 . April 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060410152756/http://www.rt100.ro/romanian-top-100-2005.html . April 10, 2006.
  43. Web site: Rhythmic – Week Of: February 17, 2004 . . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141103023058/http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=02%2F17%2F2004&Format=9 . November 3, 2014.
  44. Web site: Urban – Week Of: February 17, 2004 . R&R . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141103001432/http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=02%2F17%2F2004&Format=5 . November 3, 2014.
  45. Web site: Trick Me by Kelis . . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141102213607/http://www.zdigital.com.au/artist/kelis/release/trick-me . November 2, 2014.
  46. Web site: Trick Me: Kelis . 7digital . de . Germany . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140624014001/http://de.7digital.com/artist/kelis/release/trick-me . June 24, 2014.
  47. Web site: Trick Me by Kelis . . United Kingdom . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140111134822/http://www.7digital.com/artist/kelis/release/trick-me . January 11, 2014.
  48. Web site: Kelis :: Trick Me . de . Virgin Records Germany . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060521202935/http://www.virginmusic.de/xml/5/3250812/5495862.html . May 21, 2006.
  49. Web site: Trick Me [Explicit]

    Kelis: MP3-Downloads ]

    . Amazon . de . Germany . November 3, 2017.
  50. Web site: Trick Me: Kelis, Pharrell, Pusha T. . Amazon . United Kingdom . November 3, 2017.
  51. Web site: Trick Me [CD 2]

    Kelis ]

    . Amazon . United Kingdom . November 3, 2017.
  52. Web site: Trick Me [Explicit]

    Kelis: MP3 Downloads ]

    . Amazon . United Kingdom . November 3, 2017.
  53. Web site: Trick Me [12" VINYL]

    Kelis ]

    . Amazon . United Kingdom . November 3, 2017.
  54. Web site: Kelis – Discography . musichead . November 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060923101653/http://www.musichead.com.au/site/artistDiscography.asp?actID=108808 . September 23, 2006.

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