Neil Jacobson

Neil Jacobson (born 28 April 1977) is an American music executive and founder of Hallwood Media, an independent music management company, publisher, and record label.

Early life Jacobson was born and raised in Long Island, New York. As a child, Jacobson was diagnosed with ADHD. In the fifth grade, he was kicked out of his band class due to disruptions. Jacobson’s father and the principal disagreed with the decision made, and as a result, his father bought him a drum set.

Jacobson was recommended for an internship at Arista Records' radio department after an interaction with executive Tom Ennis, whom Jacobson caddied for at Deepdale Golf Club. the Black Eyed Peas' The E.N.D. (including songs such as "I Gotta Feeling", "Meet Me Halfway" and "Boom Boom Pow"), Kelis' "Flesh Tone", Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines", and "Lean On" (collaboration with Major Lazer, featuring MØ), and Avicii's "Wake Me Up!"

In addition to A&R, Jacobson founded Interscope's internal artist management division, Fernando Garibay, and will.i.am (Jacobson also ran his label, will.i.am Music Group). Jacobson is also known for brokering over $200 million in catalog sales, which he has done for Emile Haynie, Jeff Bhasker and Brendan O'Brien.

Hallwood Media In December 2019, after 17 years at UMG, YG, Remy Bond, Bankrol Hayden, ALEXSUCKS, David Stewart, Murda Beatz, and Sounwave.

Recognition Jacobson has been named on multiple lists recognizing his work, including Billboard’s Hip Hop Power Players List and Power Dance List, the Rolling Stone Future 25, and Variety's Hitmakers list.