text: Expanding on the sonic template of fellow Bristolians Massive Attack , and featuring then-girlfriend Martina Topley-Bird on vocals , Maxinquaye is a dark , mysterious album featuring a combination of hip-hop , soul , dub , rock and electronica .
simplified: Expanding on the music template of fellow Bristolians Massive Attack , and featuring then-girlfriend Martina Topley-Bird on vocals , Maxinquaye is a dark , strange album featuring a combination of hip-hop , soul , dub , rock and electronica .