Martina Topley-Bird: Biography, Facts and Career
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Martina Gillian Topley-Bird (née Topley; born 7 May 1975) is an English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who first gained fame as the featured female vocalist on trip hop pioneer Tricky's debut album, Maxinquaye (1995). She also worked with him on his subsequent albums, Nearly God and Pre-Millennium Tension (both in 1996). In 2003, Topley-Bird released her debut solo album, Quixotic, which was critically praised and earned her a Mercury Prize nomination. This was followed by Anything (2004), The Blue God (2008), and Some Place Simple (2010). She has also collaborated with Gorillaz, appearing on their album Demon Days (2005), as well as with Mark Lanegan, Diplo, and Massive Attack on Heligoland (2010), which she followed by a world tour with the group. Her song "Sandpaper Kisses" was covered by Stephen Marley and sampled by artists such as Berry Weight and The Weeknd and used in the video game Fahrenheit.
Quick facts about Martina Topley-Bird
- Full name: Martina Topley-Bird
- Born: 1975-05-07
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q433167
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Who is Martina Topley-Bird?
Martina Gillian Topley-Bird (née Topley; born 7 May 1975) is an English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who first gained fame as the featured female vocalist on trip hop pioneer Tricky's debut album, Maxinquaye (1995).
What nationality is Martina Topley-Bird?
Martina Topley-Bird is United Kingdom.
When was Martina Topley-Bird born?
Martina Topley-Bird was born on 1975-05-07.
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