Neil Jacobson’s Hallwood Media Partners with 9th ST, the Management Company Behind Rich Amiri

Hallwood Media partners with 9th St. Records

Hallwood Media’s Neil Jacobson has signed a joint venture with 9th St. Records, whose roster includes artists like Rich Amiri, Osamason, Lil Shain, and others.

Founded in 2020 by Nisim Herchovits and Harry Jenko in their college dorm room, 9th St. Records has achieved over 1.5 billion streams across various DSPs in the past 12 months.

Rich Amiri’s 2023 single One Call (Internet Money/10 Thousand Projects) has garnered 424 million streams on Spotify alone.

Neil Jacobson, a former long-time boss at Geffen Records in Los Angeles, departed from the UMG label in 2019 to establish Hallwood Media in 2020.

Since its inception, Hallwood has broadened its scope to include management, records, distribution, publishing, merchandise, and ventures.

Artist Discovery and Development

9th St. Records has also discovered and nurtured talents such as Swapa, Devstacks, and REXV2, among others.

According to a press release announcing the joint venture, “paired with complex infrastructure and Hallwood resources, the company provides a comprehensive set of services encompassing all aspects of an artist’s career.”

Commenting on the joint venture, Neil Jacobson stated: “I have been fortunate enough to work alongside some of the greatest young label heads of the past two decades.”

“Over the past year, I have witnessed how Nissim and Harry have evolved into what I am confident will be the next generation of industry leaders.”

“9th St. Records and its artists embody distinct and definitive aesthetics. This identity is the foundation of movements that transcend time.”

Neil Jacobson

Jacobson further added: “9th St. Records and its artists have a clear and certain aesthetic. This identity consistently serves as the bedrock of timeless movements.”

“Our vision has always been to transform our passion for music into a multifaceted entertainment company, and this partnership with Hallwood is an exhilarating step toward realizing this vision.”

Nisim Hershkovits

Herchovits noted: “Harry and I share the life experiences of our generation, enabling us to understand how to scale artists in the modern world, which sets us apart from other labels.

“Our vision has always been to turn our love of music into a multifaceted entertainment company, and this partnership with Hallwood is an exciting step toward achieving this vision.”

“We do not focus on chasing fleeting hits; instead, we prioritize developing genuine, long-term relationships with artists.”

Harry Jenko

Jenko emphasized: “Our focus is not on pursuing temporary hits but on cultivating authentic, long-lasting relationships with artists.

“We aspire to build careers that endure over time, prioritizing artistry over algorithms and creating a legacy of enduring music.”

Hallwood Media began as a producers’ management division under Geffen Records in 2013, with Jacobson launching the independent unit in 2020 upon his departure from the company.

Jacobson is recognized for representing notable producers and songwriters, including Jeff Bhasker (Kanye West, Bruno Mars, Harry Styles), Emile Haynie (Lana Del Rey, Eminem), and Brendan O’Brien (Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam).

The firm successfully acquired a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Music Acquisition Corporation (TMAC), which began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in February 2022 under the ticker symbol TMAC.U, raising $230 million in the process. The SPAC filed for liquidation in early October 2022.