It was from his new Milton Keynes base that Maniphest began to absorb and experience more of the Hip Hop culture, Maniphest was influenced by groups like 'Low Profile' , 'Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth' and 'Freshco and Miz'.

It was in 1990 that Maniphest turned his attentions to Hip Hop
production and stepped up to the turntables in a more professional manner. Moving on from belt drive Kenwood's to the Technics SL1210'S was a big step but Maniphest showed a sturdy hand and was quickly manipulating the fader and scratching with the precision of a young Jazzy Jeff.

It was around this time that Maniphest worked with local artists like
Two Tone from British Dialect and Daddy Baker a.k.a.Mirage, many tracks were cut and many demo albums recorded, and although none ever surfaced this was vital training for what was to come in future years.

In 1999 Maniphest decided enough was enough, it was time for the
bedroom demo's to be heard by the awaiting ears of the public. Maniphest recorded a track 'Scratch Samba' that was based around a rolling brass horn section of latin origin and a Hip Hop beat that caused heads to turn and then nod.