Machine Baby
Producer / Songwriter / Artist

Machine Baby (Lee Johnson) is a London-based award-winning producer-songwriter with 15 years of experience across UK hip-hop, grime, drill, and contemporary urban music.

Newly signed to Eastside Music Publishing and managed by 1 2 One Entertainment, Machine Baby combines extensive studio experience, strong musical instincts, and an authentic understanding of UK street culture. His distinctive production style—driven by hard-hitting drums, powerful musicality and an artist-focused approach—has earned him credits with leading UK and international talent.

His collaborators include Giggs, Fekky, Scorcher, Skrapz, JME, J Hus, Stefflon Don, Ms Banks, MoStack, Young Spray and Method Man of Wu-Tang Clan.

Machine Baby produced Giggs’ “187”, which reached the UK Top 10, and secured multiple production credits across Fekky’s El Clasico, 4 Life and Red Wine projects. His catalogue also includes three tracks on Scorcher’s Drama album, recent work with Scorcher and Skrapz, and an international collaboration with Method Man.

His productions have generated millions of online views and featured in major screen projects, including Top Boy, Intent and Brotherhood. During his career, he has also worked from respected London recording facilities including Metropolis Studios and Signature Music Group.

Machine Baby has collaborated with Urban Roosters UK, producing for the UK rap battle league and contributing to one of the country’s most prominent platforms for emerging hip-hop talent. His catalogue also includes releases through Opium Records, reflecting his continued commitment to working with and creating opportunities for the next generation of artists.

Combining a proven catalogue with a forward-looking creative vision, Machine Baby continues to build across established acts, international collaborations and emerging talent. His new partnership with Eastside Music Publishing and 1 2 One Entertainment marks an exciting new chapter focused on expanding his catalogue, developing new creative partnerships and growing his presence in the global music market.

We’re thrilled to welcome Machine Baby to our roster.

For more information, contact Paul Kennedy. Email: paul@12one.net

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