About Us

Rick Haayen founded Music at Work in May 2014, he grew up on both sides of the Atlantic, becoming equally fluent and at home as an American in Holland or a Dutchman in the US. Combining both cultures and experiences has given him a unique international perspective, Rick has worked over 30 years in the international entertainment industry both in Europe and the United States.

Having worked at major labels (Universal Music Group in USA + Europe) as well as independent labels (CNR + V2 Benelux in Europe) and management firms (The Entertainment Group & Montana ECI), Haayen decided to set up his own firm, Music at Work – a management & consultancy firm that represents successful artists & producers in the global Pop and Dance music scene, singer-songwriters from all genres, and also provides label services, legal services, song pitching & publishing options for the entertainment industry at large.

Artists

Jonas Kröper (Jonasu)

Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and artist Jonasu has in a short space of time seen himself climb to the forefront of the rising stars list in the Pop and Dance music world. His songs and songwriting contributions have seen him accumulate hundreds of millions of streams and gain international recognition amongst his peers and fans alike. Having previously toured the world as a session musician, Jonasu has now turned his attention to creating songs with catchy melodies, driving house beats and unforgettable hooks in his first solo outing.

Cimo Fränkel

Cimo Fränkel is a songwriter, producer and artist who has contributed to songs that have amassed over 2 billion streams worldwide. Songwriting and production credits include the multi-platinum single ‘Sex’ by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Amsterdam which has over 700 million streams on Spotify alone. Also, Hardwell, Snoop Dogg & Conor Maynard’s hit ‘How You Love Me’, CMC$ & OMI’s single ‘As Long As I’m With You’, and Lucas & Steve’s smash ‘Where Have You Gone (Anywhere)’. Cimo’s signature voice has been courted by internationally acclaimed artists including Armin van Buuren, R3HAB, ARTY, Daddy’s Groove, EDX and many more, to which he’s been featured on popular records. 

Yoshi Breen

Yoshi Breen is an award-winning Dutch songwriter, vocalist and producer. He has a rich history of playing in bands and has now shifted his focus to a fulltime songwriting career. He started writing songs at the age of 9 and has been around the globe to collaborate with and work for internationally recognized artists. Yoshi is an all-rounder and multi-instrumentalist. He has written and co-produced for artists such as Rita Ora, Tiësto, Karol G, Martin Garrix, Alok, Dynoro, Armin van Buuren, Lost Frequencies, Hardwell, Snoop Dogg, Conor Maynard, Sam Feldt, Majestic, Emma Heesters, Martin Jensen, FAULHABER, Möwe, Rompasso, KSHMR, The Him, MOGUAI, Jack Wins and many more.

Jesse Hydro

Jesse Blokdijk is a 23-year-old songwriter, producer, and artist from Utrecht, the Netherlands. Inspired by Ed Sheeran’s storytelling and Martin Garrix’s production, he developed a passion for both songwriting and music production, later studying at the Conservatory in Haarlem. Known for his strong lyrical focus, Jesse has released music under labels including Soave, V2 Records, MAIN Music, and 8ball, and has earned airplay on Radio 538 and Radio 2. His artist project Jesse Hydro blends heartfelt, English-language pop with sing-along hooks, gaining national recognition with the viral single “Sweet, Salt, Sour” and more recently with “Crush” and “Nervous”.

Alongside his solo work, Jesse has become a sought-after collaborator in pop and dance music. He co-wrote and co-produced “Fever” by Alok & Agents Of Time, contributed to “Bitch Of Christ” by Caro Van Ee, and co-wrote/produced “Dankjewel” by FAY, which entered the Dutch Spotify Top 100. His dance project Dela Utca has surpassed 20 million streams and attracts over 550,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Signed to Holland America Publishing, Jesse continues to build an international career, balancing songwriting, production, and performance with a distinct creative voice.

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Publishing

Label Services

STUDIO’S & OFFICE’S

Explore our diverse studio locations! In Los Angeles, nestled in the iconic Laurel Canyon, we offer a serene sanctuary for music creation. In Berlin, our central office and studio serve as a vibrant meeting point for creative minds, infused with the city's dynamic energy. Meanwhile, our original hub in Amsterdam provides a custom-built studio for unleashing musical potential.

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