Maniac (producer)

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Maniac
Birth name Brandon Jolie
Origin Bow, London, England
Genres Grime
Occupations Producer
Years active 2006 - 2009
Associated acts Wiley
Tinchy Stryder
God's Gift
Mucky Wolfpack

Maniac (born Brandon Jolie in Bow, East London) is an English grime producer who is currently incarcerated for 14 years after being convicted of conspiracy to murder in 2009.[1] Prior to being imprisoned Maniac was a highly rated producer who had worked with artists such as Wiley, Tinchy Stryder and Chipmunk.[1][2]

Style

Maniac has been praised for his original, distinctive sound and the variety of sounds he explores in his music.[3] Maniac is considered to be among the most talented producers to have produced Grime music.[4]

2006-2009: Active Work

Maniac first came to prominence at the age of 16 when his track Bow E3 was used by Wiley for his album Playtime Is Over.[5] In 2008 Maniac released a collaborative album with Tinchy Stryder entitled Tinchy Stryder vs. Maniac. This was followed by his first solo CD New Age Grime in 2009. Maniac contributed a number of tracks to the 2008 film Adulthood, recorded a single for a Nike advertising campaign[6] and had his music featured on British soap EastEnders.[1]

2010-Present: Post-Incarceration

Despite Maniac no longer being an active producer Maniac was prolific while active and tracks from his back catalogue have continued to be released,[2] including the track "Man Dem" which featured on Chipmunk's 2010 platinum selling album I Am Chipmunk.

Discography

Albums
EPs
  • Devil EP (Adamantium Music, 2008)
  • Salt Fish EP (Earth 616, 2009)
  • Thug / Wreckage (Terrorhythm, 2010)
  • Devil Vs Saltfish (Pitch Controllers, 2011)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Music pair jailed over death plot. BBC News, www.news.bbc.co.uk.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Maniac - Devil v Saltfish (Pitch Controllers). DJmag, www.djmag.com.
  3. ↑ Maniac Releases New Age Grime. FACT (United Kingdom magazine), www.factmag.com.
  4. ↑ Maniac, features Grime-Dubstep. Pitchfork Media, www.pitchfork.com.
  5. ↑ Four New Grime Kidsa. Vice (magazine), www.viceland.com.
  6. ↑ THE AM90 SOUND - LONDON. Nike, Inc., www.nike.com.

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