HISHAM DAHUD (rizik)
“The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.”
Musician | Veteran Music Marketer | Artist Development Coach
HISHAM DAHUD, known professionally as rizik, is the embodiment of “Artist Professional” — spreading his talentS across the music industry as a creator, performer, and industry professional for OVER 15 years.
a true Renaissance SouL
A decorated and diverse background within the industry has found Hisham within a unique niche focused on combining music production, live performance, artist marketing, and education.
HAVE A LOOK
PRODUCER & COMPOSER
THE HEART OF IT ALL
A lifelong musician, Hisham works creatively in several capacities.
As a multi-instrumentalist producer, he works with singers, songwriters and musicians to create original works spanning all genres with a specialty in pop, rock, and electronic music. He also composes music for brands, libraries, and various licensing projects, as well as composing original scores for film — several of which have gone on to win awards.
Ensuring he maintain a personal “no rules” creative outlet, he also releases music as a recording and performing artist. His sound covers a wide emotional spectrum — from neoclassical piano compositions to grand electronic productions. As an artist, Rizik has amassed over 40 million streams with listeners in over 100 countries.
DRUMMER
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Since he was a child, Hisham has been attracted to and playing the drums.
After teaching himself to play from building his own kits from pillows, cardboard boxes and pencil boxes, he got his first kit at the age of 11 and simply never stopped. Session drumming by the age of 18, he went on to join several bands across a wide spectrum of genres including rock, metal, live hip-hop, pop, and indie.
Known for his hard hitting, natural and passionate style of playing — he continues today drumming for several artists as a recording player and live performer, having played on famous stages like The Viper Room, Slim’s San Francisco, House of Blues, and more.
VETERAN MUSIC INDUSTRY MARKETER
SPECIALITIES
Brand BUILDING & Strategy
Narrative Formation
Ethos & Philosophies
Value Proposition
Visual Identity
Positioning
Voice
MUSIC & Creator Marketing
Comprehensive Digital Strategy
Social Platform Strategy
Ecommerce Strategy
Paid Media Strategy
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
AUDIENCE GROWTH & Monetization
D2C Sales
Merchandise
Data Monetization
Community Programs
Direct-to-Consumer
Streaming & Playlisting
AMAZING clients leAd to amazing projects.
What people are saying.
“Hisham's expertise in digital strategy is only topped by his boundless love of music. In an industry rife with cynicism and burnout, I've never seen his enthusiasm and optimism waver. Always a delight to work with him.”
— Joshua Glazer, Los Angeles
“Hisham has tremendous knowledge of the music business and a modern approach TO digital marketing.”
— Ali Samdpour, Washington D.C.
“I was treading water until Hisham gave me the direction I needed, both theoretically and practically. It was the full-contact approach I needed."
— Spencer Richard, Edmonton, AB, CA
“I'm a better professional because I had the opportunity to work with Hisham Dahud. He doesn't need to say much to accurately communicate what you need to hear. This gent can change a life with a phrase.”
— Gabe Bo, São Paulo, Brazil
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
A recipient of great mentorship and education in his own early stages, Hisham is compelled to offer the same level of guidance that made all the difference in his career. A former instructor at the famed ICON Collective in Los Angeles, he founded the artist development platform ArtistPro in 2018 as a vehicle to do just that.
Through one-on-one coaching programs, group live streams, localized events, and self-guided education — he and his team provide resources for career-driven musicians on their journey towards becoming a prepared professional artist.
Or what he calls… the ArtistPro.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Whether it’s leading an educational seminar, moderating a panel, or hosting an interview, Hisham is a proven public speaker — requested to speak at countless events including:
SXSW
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
ASCAP Expo
CD Baby’s DIY Conference
SF MusicTech
Billboard Summit