Maniac (producer)


Maniac is a British grime producer. Maniac has produced for various artists such as Wiley, Tinchy Stryder, and Chip.

Career

2006–09: 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.
In 2009, Maniac was convicted of conspiracy to murder and sentenced to 14-years. He was later given a conditional early release in 2015.

2009–15

Maniac had recorded prolifically and had a large unreleased back catalogue. Tracks from this back catalogue have continued to be released, 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". In October 2015, Maxsta announced that he would be releasing a collaborative EP with Maniac and Boothroyd on Rinse. Maniac produced four tracks for the BrOTHERHOOD film soundtrack, collaborating with Chip, AJ Tracey, P Money and Curtis Clacey.

Discography

;Albums
;Singles & EPs