Hisham Dahud

Hisham Dahud is a Los Angeles–based musician, producer, and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience spanning independent artistry, digital strategy, and music business education. A lifelong musician with deep roots in artist development and marketing, he co-launched FAME HOUSE, a pioneering digital marketing agency for musicians and creators that was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2016. Over the past decade, Hisham has toured the world working internationally with globally recognized artists and entertainment brands on audience growth, digital releases, and modern artist development. In parallel, he has built his own career as a live performer and composer under the alias RIŽIK, with releases surpassing 60 million streams and performance credits including Coachella. Hisham brings a practical, artist-first approach to entrepreneurship, helping independent musicians build sustainable careers through branding, digital strategy, monetization, and long-term career planning.