Seasoned drummer/artist with 100M+ streams across projects, performed at festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, etc. I specialize in POWERFUL drumming, hybrid electronic grooves, and expressive percussion that elevates your track. Full studio setup for pristine multitrack stems, quick delivery, and revisions until it’s right!
What's up! I’m Hisham Dahud (aka RIŽIK), a drummer, producer, and composer in Los Angeles with over 25 years of experience recording and performing across genres. I’ve played Coachella, worked alongside major artists, and built a career blending raw acoustic power with cutting-edge electronic grooves. My mission is to give your track the heartbeat it deserves.
What I offer:
- High-quality remote drum recording: Multitrack stems delivered from my professional studio.
- Versatile performance styles: Rock, pop, electronic, hip hop, cinematic, ambient, and metal.
- Hybrid drumming: Acoustic kits, percussion, and electronic/e-kit integration for unique textures.
- Producer’s perspective: As an artist/producer myself (“Rizik” on Spotify/Apple), I understand arrangement, DAWs, and how to play for the song.
- Quick turnaround & revisions: I won’t stop until the drums feel right in your mix.
With me, you’re not just getting a drummer — you’re getting a collaborator who listens to your vision and delivers performances that elevate the entire track.
Let’s make your music come alive.
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
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We hired Hisham to play drums on a few tracks and he was so easy to communicate with and always on time. A true professional and amazing drummer! Highly recommended!
AMAZING! I needed live drums for a film score I was working on and Hisham was SO easy to work with! He delivered the goods on the first take, not a revision needed. Can’t recommend him enough. Between his skills as a drummer and him being SUPER professional with communication and timing, man, 10/10.
Through my career in music I had the chance to work with Hisham a few times in the studio and remotely and every time I was blown away by his talent and taste, he always know what the song needs perfectly and it a talent that is hard to find, his parts always support the song and don't just add groove to it, it will give your song a soul.
P.s
He is a mean piano player too :)
Interview with RIŽIK
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Feel and power.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I have a knack for powerful playing and feeling out your musical moments, accentuating them for more life. "Play to the song" is in my bones, I try not to overpower the song with anything too fancy. Naturally, as a drummer, I'd like to be the one that holds it all together.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First, LOTS of listening. I try to communicate with the clients and listen to tracks several times through before I even pick up a drumstick to really understand what the intention is. Then I usually jam on top of what's already there, usually a temp or programmed drum track. And then I take a break! Rest the ears and remove all context. Then I come back and jam again, this time removing the temp drums. I'll usually begin coming up with parts I'm likely going to record by the second or third pass. Then I record! Send it to you, ensure you're happy, and hopefully... do another one to you. :)
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Fully mic'd acoustic Sonar drum kit with countless snares and cymbals to choose from, PLUS... triggers with Ableton Live for all kinds of digital experimentation.
- Live drum trackAverage price - $150 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $70 per song
2–3 day turnaround. 2 revisions included — I want your track to feel right. Extra revisions or rush delivery available for an additional cost.
- Josh Freese
- Dave Grohl
- Chad Smith
- Yamaha Drums
- Gretsch Bell Brass Snare
- Sabian Cymbals
- Ableton
- AKG/Sennheiser microphones
- every drum plug-in imaginable
- etc.
- Gretsch Bell Brass... welcome to the family!Mar 08, 2023
For years I've been after that big, FAT, luscious whack of a true bell brass snare. Only problem is, they're obscenely expensive.
So I did what any normal musician would do, I bought it. :)
I'm so stoked to finally get this baby in my arsenal.
See for yourself!
