HISHAM DAHUD
Artist & Music Business Advisor | 20+ Years in Our Industry
MY APPRAOCH
ALIGNMENT first
Success in music — whether you’re an artist, label, or startup — comes down to one thing: alignment.
Every move has to be intentional and in the right order, or the message gets lost. I’ve spent 20+ years helping artists and companies find that alignment. From helping found a digital agency later acquired by Universal Music Group to advising global brands and independent creators, my focus has always been the same: clarity, connection, and growth.
As both a strategist and an artist (RIŽIK), I understand both sides. My approach blends creative intuition with disciplined execution, so the art connects and the strategy works.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
Most consultants market from the outside.
I market from within.
I bridge the gap between artists and the brands that serve them, crafting strategies that don’t just reach people but resonate.
This isn’t just my work.
This is who I am.
specialities
My career goes all the way back to managing MySpace pages for musicians, laying the foundation for a lifelong focus on marketing, content, and brand building within the evolving music landscape. Over the past decade, I’ve helped artists, labels, and creative companies sharpen their identities, expand their audiences, and build sustainable ecosystems around their art.
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With a deep understanding of both culture and data, I help artists and companies translate creative energy into clear, impactful campaigns. From digital rollouts to long-term audience growth, I focus on strategies that connect authenticity with measurable results.
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I work at the intersection of storytelling and structure — helping artists and brands uncover their unique identity, voice, and visual language. My process aligns creative purpose with strategic positioning to build brands that feel inevitable, not manufactured.
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Beyond visibility comes sustainability. I guide artists and creative teams in developing revenue models that align with their artistic values — from content monetization and partnerships to scalable offerings that turn creative momentum into long-term income.
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 MUSIC 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. He doesn't need to say much to accurately communicate what you need to hear. HE can change a life with a phrase.”
— Gabe Bo, São Paulo, Brazil
MY OTHER LIFE
EXPLORE MY MUSIC
