Ismail Ismail
London
Summary
Recording studio manager, producer and engineer with 6+ years of music-industry experience, including 500+ recording sessions managed and coordinated. Since 2022, I have worked with Mixtape Madness as an in-house producer, engineer and studio manager, handling bookings, calendar management, client communication, session organisation, invoicing and day-to-day studio operations. My engineering and production work has contributed to projects accumulating 10-20M+ streams. Confident working with artists, engineers and producers in busy professional environments, solving problems quickly and keeping sessions organised from booking through completion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
In-House Producer, Recording Engineer & Studio Manager
Mixtape Madness
London
01.2022 - Current
- Managed and coordinated 500+ recording sessions, overseeing bookings, scheduling, confirmations and session requirements.
- Handled studio booking enquiries, confirmed available times and communicated with artists, producers and engineers to organise sessions.
- Managed the Mixtape Madness studio calendar and used WhatsApp to coordinate bookings, people, changes and session information.
- Created and sent invoices, supporting the administrative and commercial side of studio operations.
- Organised sessions from preparation through completion, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated and supervised people involved in sessions, ensuring responsibilities were clear and sessions stayed organised.
- Resolved equipment issues during live sessions and arranged replacements using spare equipment to minimise disruption.
- Maintained professional studio standards, ensuring rooms were clean, organised and ready for the next booking.
- Checked studio equipment and helped ensure recording spaces remained operational and prepared for clients.
- Managed session files and folders to maintain an efficient, professional workflow.
- Worked directly with established and emerging artists, building professional relationships and understanding different creative and technical requirements.
- Engineered and produced released projects contributing to 10-20M+ cumulative streams, using Logic Pro and FL Studio.
Self-Employed Music Producer / Engineer
London
01.2020 - Current
- Produce, record and engineer artists across trap, R&B;, garage and contemporary urban music. Manage client projects, online sales, marketing, payments and digital delivery, combining creative work with customer-facing and commercial responsibilities.
Music Camp
Eurosync
Paris
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Worked in professional sessions with established, multi-million-streaming artists and producers; produced and engineered recordings while assisting with session management and logistics.
Sony Music Publishing Music Camp
Stockholm
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with charting artists, A&Rs; and professional producers; recorded and produced sessions in Logic Pro and contributed to music created for Sony pitching.
Youth Programme Volunteer
Young Ambassadors Youth Programme
London
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Secured £500 funding from Peabody Housing Association and organised creative/studio sessions for local young people.
Education
A-Level - Music Production, Business
Woolwich Polytechnic School
London01-2020
Skills
- Bookings & Scheduling
- Booking Enquiries & Confirmations
- Calendar Management
- Studio Operations
- Client & Artist Relations
- Invoicing
- Session Coordination
- Team Supervision
- Session Preparation
- Equipment Checks & Troubleshooting
- Session File Management
- Recording & Engineering
- Logic Pro
- FL Studio
- Problem Solving
- Commercial Communication
SELECTED ARTISTS & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
UK: Jbee · MoStack · J Hus · IceTGM · Kid Wild
Sweden: Dizzy · Y4ska · Asme · Yasin
France: Oskoow · Nono La Grint
Additional information
London-based; approximately 30 minutes from Hackney. Comfortable working on-site and flexibly around evening/weekend studio requirements. References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Camp
Eurosync
02.2025 - 03.2025
Sony Music Publishing Music Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
In-House Producer, Recording Engineer & Studio Manager
Mixtape Madness
01.2022 - Current
Self-Employed Music Producer / Engineer
01.2020 - Current
Youth Programme Volunteer
Young Ambassadors Youth Programme
01.2018 - 01.2020
A-Level - Music Production, Business
Woolwich Polytechnic School