Maniac (producer)
| Maniac | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Brandon Jolie |
| Origin | Bow, London, England |
| Genres | Grime |
| Occupation(s) | 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 had recorded prolifically and had a large unreleased back catalogue.[7] Tracks from this 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 and "Liquid Organ" which was used by Wiley on his 2014 album Snakes & Ladders.
Discography
- Albums
- Tinchy Stryder vs. Maniac (Eskibeat Recordings, 2008) (with Tinchy Stryder)
- New Age Grime (Ghetto Platinum Productions, 2009)
- EPs
- Devil EP (Adamantium Music, 2008)
- Salt Fish EP (Earth 616, 2009)
- Thug / Wreckage (Terrorhythm, 2010)
- Devil Vs Saltfish (Pitch Controllers, 2011)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Music pair jailed over death plot. BBC News, www.news.bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Maniac - Devil v Saltfish (Pitch Controllers). DJmag, www.djmag.com.
- ↑ Maniac Releases New Age Grime. FACT (United Kingdom magazine), www.factmag.com.
- ↑ Maniac, features Grime-Dubstep. Pitchfork Media, www.pitchfork.com.
- ↑ Four New Grime Kidsa. Vice (magazine), www.viceland.com.
- ↑ THE AM90 SOUND - LONDON. Nike, Inc., www.nike.com.
- ↑ http://thump.vice.com/en_uk/words/pied-pipers-vol-3