“Isaac Hasson is a phenomenal producer, writer, mixer and all-around mensch. He’s one of those rare people who can truly do it all and do it extremely well—his musicianship is unreal (he plays beautifully by ear and has a gift for playing guitar beautifully), and his production is incredibly polished, versatile, and always in service of the song. He can work in any style—whether it’s something raw and organic or hyper-modern and electronic, he just knows how to make it sound amazing and he has such a wealth of knowledge about music that he instantly gets the references. What sets Isaac apart is how much he brings to the creative process beyond the technical: he’s a brilliant collaborator with killer instincts for melody, lyrics, and arrangement, and he has this uncanny ability to elevate an idea without ever letting ego get in the way. Because he’s a great vocalist himself, he really gets how to coach a vocal performance and treat vocals in the mix—he creates a space that feels really safe and inspiring to sing in, and his vocal mixes always sound phenomenal. I’ve never once worried about how my voice sounded working with him. He’s also a ridiculously talented mixer—there was a moment on my album where we’d hired a top-tier mix engineer, and we still ended up using Isaac’s mix untouched. That says everything. From programming strings that feel alive to nailing every genre under the sun, he’s just an overachiever in the best way. Most importantly, he’s kind, compassionate, smart, and someone I trust completely with my most personal work. I feel so lucky to have had his input on my album—it would not be what it is without him.”

Chloe Black

Artist