The first time I got into the studio, when I was 17, 18, I got to work with people who were some part of the Cheiron thing, who did all the early Britney Spears stuff, all the early 'NSync stuff. Erik Hassle britneycheironearly Change image and share on social
I grew up listening to a lot of soul music, which has probably informed the way that I sing on my tracks. Erik Hassle growinformlisten Change image and share on social
I'm a real genre jumper, but all good music belongs to the same family. I love Dave Sitek, a producer I've been working with a lot since I moved to L.A. He will change the game. Erik Hassle belongchangedave Change image and share on social
I always go in very emotionally when I'm doing music. Sad or happy, I'm always into it. I have a hard time writing for other people, writing with someone else in mind. Erik Hassle emotionallyhappyhard Change image and share on social
I was brought up with a lot of love in my family, and I've always been supported. My family has always protected me in a sort of manic way. Erik Hassle bringfamilyhave Change image and share on social
I don't always have to be on what is the newest in music is. I'm slowly educating myself in music. For me, I feel more free in not knowing everything in what I'm doing. You can start making up too many rules for yourself. It should just be love and fun and feeling good. Erik Hassle educatefeelfelt share on social
The first seven years of my life, me, my mom and dad and my four older siblings lived in a suburb of Stockholm, and my mom was very active with directing theater. So I basically grew up at the theater on the floors of the shows, so I was really surrounded with music at a young age. Erik Hassle activeagebasically share on social
I stumbled into soul music at a very young age. It had something that really spoke to me. Erik Hassle agemusicsoul Change image and share on social
I don't really care about a song or lyrics; I'm really just interested in the way people emphasize words. That's what makes a strong impact on me. Erik Hassle careemphasizeimpact Change image and share on social
I spent 2010-2012 in Stockholm, trying to figure things out. I caught up on life! At the end of 2012, the relationship I was in ended, and I took the first plane to L.A. where my Swedish label has been setting up base. I felt so much more inspired to write and record than I had ever been, and the songs just started coming. Erik Hassle basecatchcome share on social