About Us
HighBreedMusic offers something new to music lovers everywhere: an open window looking into the vibrant world of award-winning, genre-defying artists at the top of their game – a rare chance to experience great music that is completely untainted by industry.
Through meaningful curation and the innovation of the world’s first Recording Lounge, located in Brooklyn’s largest artistic neighborhood, HighBreedMusic is an integral part of the culture itself.
This unique grassroots effort brings to you, in its rawest form, some of the most captivating performers from New York City and abroad. Spanning a variety of musical influences, these artists all share four essential qualities: originality, virtuosity, authenticity, and timelessness.
These are the artists that artists love the most, and we’ve built this platform just for you, so you can see why.
Grammy-Winning Artists Talk about HighBreedMusic
OUR TEAM
TARIQ KHAN
Founder, Executive Producer, Program DirectorAs an industry veteran record producer having worked with a vast array of musical genres and countless artists from around the globe, including several Grammy winners, Tariq Khan (Blue Note Records, Universal Music, Bilal, BigYuki) is no stranger to great artistry. In addition to being both the head music curator and HighBreedMusic’s creator, Tariq’s work as a music producer with some of New York’s finest has earned him a significant place in the culture itself. His ear for great musical talent, his relentless work ethic, and his desire to bring amazing people together has helped make HighBreedMusic what it is.
NIKKI BIRCH
Video Producer, Director of PhotographyHaving filmed more than 1000 concert performances and recording studio sessions across New York City, Grammy-winning Videographer Nikki Birch became one of the most active live-music videographers in the country. Currently the Lead Video Producer for "Jazz Night in America" on NPR, Nikki helped develop HighBreedMusic’s proprietary "Cinema-Verité" filming style, training our dedicated video team in this difficult coordinated hand-held technique. Nikki is known for her charm and her professionalism, always helping artists feel comfortable to perform at their best.
ANGELA GIL
Artist RelationsAs the current head of events at Rolling Stone, prior Marketing & Alliances efforts across EMEA for IBM, creating music festivals across the globe, and immersing herself in music culture as a whole, Angela has achieved a unique balance of business & strategic understanding paired with high levels of creativity. Her reliability, positivity, and hard work has been pivotal in helping move HighBreedMusic and its team forward, while her love for music has earned her the respect and trust of some of the best talent in New York.
JONATHAN LI
Digital Marketing, Brand PartneshipsJonathan's 15+ year career features collaborations with both indie and major label acts, establishing multiple sync opportunities with networks like the NFL, ESPN, NBC/Universal, and Amazon Prime. In the realm of digital marketing, Jonathan has successfully led projects for renowned clients such as Nissan USA, Dell, AT&T, HP, EA and many others. His unique role at HighBreedMusic blends his expertise in music and marketing, aiming to enhance the company's growth and visibility. As a mentor and speaker, Jonathan contributes to notable music programs, including The Juno Awards Masterclass and Canada’s Music Incubator, and is also a member of The Songwriting Academy faculty.
NEAL LUDEVIG
Special Event Curation, Media RelationsNeal Ludevig is an event producer and festival organizer with a passion for bringing people together. As founder/producer of the Harlem Arts Festival, a platform for artists of all kinds in the Harlem community, Neal's work has garnered coverage from a number of local and national media outlets, such as CBS, ABC, NY1, The Daily News, and more. A staunch supporter of HighBreedMusic, Neal has been bringing strategic guidance, innovative ideas, and meaningful opportunities, including HighBreedMusic's current partnership with Quincy Jones's Qwest TV to help grow the scope and awareness of this unique and powerful cultural movement.
ANDREAS HOFWEBER
Photographer
JOSHUA KESSLER
Mastering Engineer
GREGORY CARMICHAEL
Audio Engineer
VICTOR JONES
Artists Interviewing Artists Co-Producer
MARQUESE STEWART
Assistant Audio Engineer
JACOB ZACHARIA
Audio Engineer
ELENI MALTAS
Event Crew
AHMAD CARY
Videographer
MIKI TAKASHIMA
Videographer
ISAAC CAMPBELL
Videographer
MIKE ALLEN
Videographer
TOM O'NEILL
Videographer
KARLEE WADE
Event Crew
BOB EDINGER
Event Crew
MARYLOU HUSSAIN
Accounting
MICHAEL TSUKERMAN
Piano Technician
T.J. ADORNO
Event Crew
MIKE TSAI
Event Crew
PAOLA ARCIERI
Event Crew
DARREN BLANCKENSEE
Audio Engineer
SAM MANDELL
Studio Crew
SHUHEI HAYASHI
Videographer
This project is dedicated to the memory of Matlub Hussain Khan. A poet, an educator, a humanitarian, a lover of music and the arts. . .
and a truly wonderful father.
A very special thanks also goes out to the following individuals who, without their support or advice, this might never have happened: Mary Lou Hussain, Matthew Golden, Terry Slingbaum, Gregory Carmichael, Abraham Gusman, James Levine, Kervin Simms, Marty Golden, Miranda DiPerno, Eloi Bertholet, Jason Promesse, Chris Rob, Marcus Strickland, MJ, Jeff Ewusi, Jay Castro, Cleon Cato, Andreas Hofweber, Neyah Shaheen, Wayne Imbornone, Dinesh Melwani, Jaime Woods (we love you), Maureen McFadden, Hans Elder, Talib Hussain, Meghan Stabile, Bilal Oliver, Neal Ludevig, Audrey Powne, Mayah Bernamoff, Fredy Varre, Yanet Valdes, Li’nard Jackson, Robert Green, Toni Marshburn, Dean James, Michael League, Jayson Jackson, Scott Barkham, Slim Williams, The Khan family, The Birch Family, all our wonderful clients, our amazing supporters from Patreon, and of course the hundreds of amazing artists who have contributed their genius to this movement, this is all about the love you put into the music and the unique voices each of you have. It’s an honor to work with you. Peace and love.