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Massive Attack

Massive Attack, despite their ominous name, is actually a British music collective hailing from Bristol, known for their significant role in pioneering the trip hop genre since their beginning in 1988. Consisting primarily of Robert "3D" Del Naja, Grant "Daddy G" Marshall, and formerly, Andy "Mushroom" Vowles, their influential blend of hip hop, electronica, reggae, and soul, along with their ground-breaking music videos, have left a profound impact on the music industry.

One of their most famous pieces is "Unfinished Sympathy," which not only showcases the band's aural excellence, but also became a landmark in music video history. The video, directed by Baillie Walsh, utilized a tracking shot featuring vocalist Shara Nelson walking through a seemingly ordinary Los Angeles street that seamlessly shifts between scenes of normality and surreality. And let's not forget their visually stunning video for "Teardrop" featuring a singing fetus, it's hard to ignore. What makes it even more intriguing, it’s rumored that band member "3D" Del Naja is actually the elusive street artist Banksy, a speculation that brings an extra layer of mystique to their music. Hence, Massive Attack continues to prove time and time again that they are not just mere musicians, but also innovative storytellers and visual artists.

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