Maniac (producer) explained

Maniac
Birth Name:Brandon James Theophilus Jolie[1]
Birth Date:Bow, East London, England
Genre:Grime
British hip hop
Rap
UK drill
Occupation:Producer
Years Active:2006–2009
2015–present
Associated Acts:Wiley
Tinchy Stryder
Yxng Bane
AJ Tracey
P Money
Chipmunk
Jme

Brandon James Theophilus Jolie, known professionally as Maniac, is a British grime producer. Maniac has produced for various artists such as Wiley, Tinchy Stryder, and Chip.[2] [3] [4]

Career

2006 - 09

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.[7]

In 2009, Maniac was convicted of conspiracy to murder and sentenced to 14-years. He had attempted to murder a 15-year old girl following news that he had impregnated her. He was later given a conditional early release in 2015.[8]

2009 - 15

Maniac had recorded prolifically and had a large unreleased back catalogue.[9] Tracks from this back catalogue have continued to be released,[10] 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.

2015 - present

In 2015, Maniac was released from prison on a conditional licence and returned to making music. His first music release was a single with Wiley entitled "Outchea".[8] In October 2015, Maxsta announced that he would be releasing a collaborative EP with Maniac on Rinse.[11] [12] Maniac produced four tracks for the BrOTHERHOOD film soundtrack, collaborating with Chip, AJ Tracey, P Money and Curtis Clacey.

Discography

Albums
(with Tinchy Stryder)
Singles & EPs
(with Maxsta and Boothroyd)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BOW E3 . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . May 1, 2023.
  2. Web site: Listen: Wiley Slams Skepta On New Diss Track 'Don't Bread Me'. Capital XTRA. en. 2019-12-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20191206205055/https://www.capitalxtra.com/news/wiley-skepta-diss-dont-bread-me/. 2019-12-06. live.
  3. News: Music producers who tried to murder pregnant girl, 15, jailed. The Daily Telegraph. 2009-12-04. 2019-12-06. en-GB. 0307-1235. https://web.archive.org/web/20191006021627/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/6727201/Music-producers-who-tried-to-murder-pregnant-girl-15-jailed.html. 2019-10-06. live.
  4. Web site: The Best Grime & UK Hip Hop Songs Of 2016 So Far. Capital XTRA. en. 2019-12-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20191206204923/https://www.capitalxtra.com/playlists/best-2016/british-grime-hip-hop-music/. 2019-12-06. live.
  5. https://archive.today/20130205173517/http://www.viceland.com/int/v15n8/htdocs/four-new-grime-kidsa.php Four New Grime Kidsa
  6. http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/sportswear/en_US/view_post?country=us&lang_locale=en_US&blog=en_US&post=en_RU/2008/08/07/the-am90-sound-london
  7. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8395601.stm Music pair jailed over death plot
  8. Web site: Interview: Maniac – He's Back! | Following and showcasing the best in Grime music . 2015-07-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150720185317/http://grimedisciple.com/2015/03/02/interview-maniac-hes-back/ . 2015-07-20 . dead .
  9. Web site: Pied Pipers Vol 3: Elijah Celebrates 10 Years of Logan Sama's KissGrime, and Slackk Breaks Down the Latest | Thump . 2014-04-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140416191607/http://thump.vice.com/en_uk/words/pied-pipers-vol-3 . 2014-04-16 . dead .
  10. http://www.djmag.com/music/reviews?id=18330 Maniac - Devil v Saltfish (Pitch Controllers)
  11. Web site: Maxsta taps Boothroyd and Maniac for 100 Problems EP . 2015-10-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151021173119/http://www.factmag.com/2015/10/20/maxsta-boothroyd-maniac-100-problems-ep/ . 2015-10-21 . live .
  12. Web site: Son Raw Vocal Wrap-Up: October Edition | Passion of the Weiss . 2015-10-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151026170734/http://www.passionweiss.com/2015/10/21/son-raw-vocal-wrap-up-october-edition/ . 2015-10-26 . live .