Trick Me
{{short description|2004 single by Kelis}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Trick Me
| cover = Kelis - Trick Me.png
| alt =
| border = yes
| type = single
| artist = Kelis
| album = Tasty
| released = {{Start date|2004|2|17}}
| recorded =
| studio =
- DARP (Atlanta, Georgia)
- O'Henry (Burbank, California)
- Chalice (Hollywood, California)
| genre =
- Funk
- reggae
- ska{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/nov/18/kelis-live-in-london-album-stream |title=Kelis: Live in London – album stream |work=The Guardian |date=November 18, 2014 |access-date=November 3, 2017}}
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=26}}
| label =
| writer = Dallas Austin
| producer = Dallas Austin
| prev_title = Not in Love
| prev_year = 2004
| next_title = Millionaire
| next_year = 2004
}}
"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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1484723/for-the-record-quick-news-on-kelis-turk-fred-durst-mos-def-elvis-costello-coolio-dandy-warhols-more/ |archive-url=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/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 2, 2014 |title=For The Record: Quick News On Kelis, Turk, Fred Durst, Mos Def, Elvis Costello, Coolio, Dandy Warhols & More |publisher=MTV News |date=January 30, 2004 |access-date=November 2, 2014}} "In Public" was eventually released as the fourth single in April 2005.{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Public-Kelis/dp/B00080CPN2 |title=In Public: Kelis |website=Amazon |location=United Kingdom |access-date=November 3, 2017}} 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".{{cite web |last=Rolls |first=Chris |url=http://www.mp3.com/features/stories/4233.html |title=Exclusive Interview with Kelis |website=MP3.com |date=April 26, 2006 |access-date=November 5, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929230036/http://www.mp3.com/features/stories/4233.html |archive-date=September 29, 2007}} 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.
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.oocities.org/hypepaul/lxnews4a.html |title=X to Shoot Kelis Video Tomorrow in Toronto |website=Unofficial Hype Williams, Paul Hunter, Little X Website |date=April 14, 2004 |access-date=November 2, 2014}}
Reception
=Critical response=
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"Trick Me" was well received by contemporary music critics. Tony Naylor of NME referred to the track as "a wonderful computer-processed reggae romp".{{cite web |last=Naylor |first=Tony |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/kelis/7287 |title=Kelis : Tasty |work=NME |date=January 23, 2004 |access-date=April 11, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214222249/http://www.nme.com/reviews/kelis/7287 |archive-date=February 14, 2012}} 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."{{cite web |last=Plagenhoef |first=Scott |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/4566-tasty/ |title=Kelis: Tasty |work=Pitchfork |date=January 5, 2004 |access-date=April 11, 2010}} Blender{{'}}s Joseph Patel described the song as a "crackling funk ditty",{{cite magazine |last=Patel |first=Joseph |url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=1579 |title=Kelis – Tasty |magazine=Blender |date=January 2004 |page=105 |issn=1534-0554 |access-date=November 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041103131245/http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=1579 |archive-date=November 3, 2004}} and Neil Drumming of Entertainment Weekly called it "a blistering sawtooth skank".{{cite magazine |last=Drumming |first=Neil |url=https://ew.com/article/2003/12/12/tasty/ |title=Tasty |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=December 12, 2003 |page=76 |issn=1049-0434 |access-date=November 3, 2017}} The Independent wrote that the song's "sprightly canter" is "particularly irresistible".{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-kelis-72646.html|title=Album: Kelis |work=The Independent |date=January 9, 2004 |access-date=August 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706133027/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-kelis-72646.html|url-status=live|archive-date=July 6, 2022}}
=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)",{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20040530/7501/ |title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 |publisher=Official Charts Company |date=May 30, 2004 |access-date=November 3, 2017}} 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.{{cite web |url=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 |title=Top 50 Singles, Week Ending 27 May 2004 |publisher=Chart-Track |access-date=April 11, 2010 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=November 9, 2014}} It peaked at number four two weeks later.{{cite web |url=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 |title=Top 50 Singles, Week Ending 10 June 2004 |publisher=Chart-Track |access-date=November 2, 2014 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=December 19, 2014}}
"Trick Me" found similar success in continental Europe, outpeaking "Milkshake" in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland{{cite web |url=http://musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/Kelis/single |title=Kelis {{!}} Single-Chartverfolgung |website=musicline.de |language=de |access-date=November 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102210521/http://musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/Kelis/single |archive-date=November 2, 2014}}—although "Trick Me" peaked at number five on the European Hot 100 Singles, while "Milkshake" reached number three.{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uw8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA53 |title=Hits of the World |magazine=Billboard |volume=116 |issue=7 |date=February 14, 2004 |page=53 |issn=0006-2510 |via=Google Books}} 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.
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
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- "Trick Me" (album version) – 3:26
- "Milkshake" (remix) (featuring Pharrell and Pusha T from Clipse) – 4:45
- UK CD 2, Australian CD single,{{cite AV media notes |title=Trick Me |type=Australian CD single |others=Kelis |publisher=EMI |year=2004 |id=724354951824}} and digital EP
- "Trick Me" (album version) – 3:26
- "Trick Me" (Mac & Toolz Extended Remix) – 4:31
- "Trick Me" (Artificial Intelligence Remix) – 5:54
- "Trick Me" (Adam Freeland Remix) – 7:27
- "Trick Me" (E-Smoove House Trick) – 7:42
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- UK 12-inch single{{cite AV media notes |title=Trick Me |type=UK 12-inch single |others=Kelis |publisher=Virgin Records |year=2004 |id=VST1872}}
: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
- "Trick Me" – 3:26
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Credits and personnel
=Recording=
- Recorded at DARP Studios (Atlanta, Georgia), O'Henry Studios (Burbank, California), and Chalice Studios (Hollywood, California)
- Mixed at Larabee North (North Hollywood, California)
- Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City)
=Personnel=
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- Kelis – vocals
- Dallas Austin – production, arrangement
- Rick Sheppard – recording
- Carlton Lynn – recording
- Doug Harms – recording assistance
- Cesar Guevara – recording assistance
- Kevin "KD" Davis – mixing
- Tony Reyes – guitar, background vocals
- Greg "Ruckus" Andrews – DJ
- Chris Athens – mastering
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Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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|+ Weekly chart performance for "Trick Me" ! scope="col"| Chart (2004) ! scope="col"| Peak |
{{single chart|Australia|5|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010|refname="aus"}} |
{{single chart|Australiaurban|3|url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20040606140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20040607-0000/ISSUE745.pdf|urltitle=ARIA Urban Singles Chart – Week Commencing 7th June 2004|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 12, 2020}} |
{{single chart|Austria|6|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010|refname="aut"}} |
{{single chart|Flanders|8|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010|refname="bel"}} |
{{single chart|Wallonia|18|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010}} |
{{single chart|CIS|4|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|songid=772|rowheader=true|access-date=October 6, 2021|refname=Russia}} |
scope="row"| Croatia (HRT){{cite web |url=http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/maineng.html |title=HR Top 20 Lista |publisher=Croatian Radiotelevision |access-date=March 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040626124131/http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/maineng.html |archive-date=June 26, 2004}}
| 3 |
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scope="row"| Czech Republic (IFPI){{cite web |url=http://www.ifpicr.cz/radio.htm |title=Oficiální Česká Hitparáda – Pro týden 8 |language=cs |publisher=ČNS IFPI |access-date=March 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050306015753/http://www.ifpicr.cz/radio.htm |archive-date=March 6, 2005}}
| 1 |
{{single chart|Denmark|7|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010}} |
scope="row"| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles){{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1BIEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA53 |title=Hits of the World |magazine=Billboard |volume=116 |issue=24 |date=June 12, 2004 |page=53 |issn=0006-2510 |via=Google Books}}
| 5 |
{{single chart|France|20|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010|refname="fra"}} |
{{single chart|Germany|10|songid=6146|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=November 3, 2017}} |
scope="row"| Greece (IFPI){{cite web |url=http://www.ifpi.gr/chart03.htm |title=Top 50 Singles |language=el |publisher=IFPI Greece |date=July 25, 2004 |access-date=November 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040829085705/http://www.ifpi.gr/chart03.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2004}}
| 19 |
{{single chart|Hungary|30|year=2004|week=38|rowheader=true|access-date=November 2, 2014}} |
{{single chart|Hungarytop10|1|year=2004|week=28|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010|refname="hun"}} |
{{single chart|Hungarydance|1|year=2004|week=34|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010}} |
{{single chart|Ireland3|4|artist=Kelis|rowheader=true|access-date=October 9, 2019}} |
{{single chart|Italy|9|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010|refname="ita"}} |
{{single chart|Dutch40|3|year=2004|week=25|rowheader=true|access-date=November 2, 2014}} |
{{single chart|Dutch100|4|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=November 2, 2014}} |
{{single chart|New Zealand|3|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010|refname="nz"}} |
{{single chart|Norway|5|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010}} |
scope="row"| Poland (Polish Airplay Charts){{cite web |url=http://www.pifpaf.com.pl/airplay/lista_26_2004.html |title=Polish Airplay Charts - Lista krajowa 26/2004 |publisher=PiF PaF Production |access-date=April 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041106093559/http://www.pifpaf.com.pl/airplay/lista_26_2004.html |archive-date=November 6, 2004}}
| 21 |
scope="row"| Romania (Romanian Top 100){{cite web |url=http://www.rt100.ro/ed.php?tn=x10136 |title=Romanian Top 100: Editia 37, saptamina 13.09 – 19.09, 2004 |language=ro |publisher=Romanian Top 100 |access-date=November 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041013032822/http://www.rt100.ro/ed.php?tn=x10136 |archive-date=October 13, 2004}}
| 1 |
scope="row"| Russia Airplay (TopHit){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ru/weekly/20040917-20040923|title=Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart: Sep 23, 2004|publisher=TopHit|access-date=April 23, 2024}}
| 5 |
{{single chart|Scotland|3|date=20040530|rowheader=true|access-date=November 14, 2015}} |
{{single chart|Sweden|24|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010}} |
{{single chart|Switzerland|8|artist=Kelis|song=Trick Me|rowheader=true|access-date=October 5, 2010|refname="swi"}} |
{{single chart|UKsinglesbyname|2|artist=Kelis|artistid=8721|rowheader=true|access-date=October 9, 2019|refname="uk"}} |
{{single chart|UKrandb|1|date=20040530|rowheader=true|access-date=November 14, 2015}} |
scope="row"| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/kelis/chart-history/bubbling-under-r-b-hip-hop-songs |title=Kelis Chart History (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009042504/https://www.billboard.com/music/kelis/chart-history/bubbling-under-r-b-hip-hop-songs |archive-date=October 9, 2019}}
| 7 |
{{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|37|artist=Kelis|rowheader=true|access-date=November 2, 2014}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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|+ 2005 year-end chart performance for "Trick Me" ! scope="col"| Chart (2005) ! scope="col"| Position |
scope="row"| Romania (Romanian Top 100){{cite web |url=http://www.rt100.ro/romanian-top-100-2005.html |title=Romanian Top 100 2005 |language=ro |publisher=Romanian Top 100 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060410152756/http://www.rt100.ro/romanian-top-100-2005.html |archive-date=April 10, 2006}}
| 71 |
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Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Trick Me"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|artist=Kelis|title=Trick Me|award=Platinum|type=single|certyear=2004|access-date=October 21, 2010|refname="ARIA"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Germany|artist=Kelis|title=Trick Me|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2004|certyear=2023|access-date=May 30, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|artist=Kelis|title=Trick Me|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2004|date=August 23, 2004|id=2004-09-17|source=newchart|access-date=2024-11-20|refname="RIANZ"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=Kelis|title=Trick Me|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2004|certyear=2022|id=12579-1939-1|date=February 18, 2022|access-date=October 12, 2020}}
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Release history
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Kelis}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:American reggae songs
Category:Arista Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Director X
Category:Music videos shot in Toronto
Category:Number-one singles in the Czech Republic
Category:Number-one singles in Hungary
Category:Number-one singles in Romania
Category:Song recordings produced by Dallas Austin