Maniac (Grime Producer)

Maniac (Grime Producer)
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

Maniac (born Brandon Jolie in Bow, East London) is a 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,[1] who had worked with artists such as Wiley, Tinchy Stryder and Chipmunk.[2]

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Style

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

Active Work 2006-2009

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]

Since Incarceration 2010-present

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

Discography

Collaboration albums
Compilation albums
EPs
  • Devil EP (2008)
  • Salt Fish EP (2009)
  • Thug/Wreakage (2010)
  • Devil Vs Saltfish (2011)

References

  1. ^ a b c Music pair jailed over death plot. BBC News, www.news.bbc.co.uk.
  2. ^ a b 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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