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. Prior to being imprisoned Maniac was a highly rated producer who had worked with artists such as Wiley, Tinchy Stryder and Chipmunk.
Style:
Maniac has been praised for his original, distinctive sound and the variety of sounds he explores in his music. Maniac is considered to be among the most talented producers in grime.
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. 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 and had his music featured on British soap EastEnders.
2010-Present: Post-Incarceration:
Despite Maniac no longer being an active producer tracks from his back catalogue have continued to be released, including the track "Man Dem" which featured on Chipmunk's 2010 platinum selling album I Am Chipmunk.
