I’m a Manchester-based music producer and sound engineer working primarily within UK hip-hop and R&B. With over 15 years of experience creating and releasing music, I’ve contributed to nationally charting releases including Meekz – Like Me (BPI Gold) and Respect The Come Up (BPI Silver) in addition to projects that have received national radio support across BBC Radio and others platforms.
Alongside commercial work, I built an independent following through my Art & Soul beat tape series, a collection of sample-driven instrumental projects that have gained over 10 million views online. The series established my identity as a producer rooted in soulful samples, textured drums and mood-led composition, resonating with artists and listeners all over the world..
As the founder of The Hit Stop studio, I work directly with artists across production, recording, mixing and mastering, as well as artist development. I focus on delivering sessions that are structured, organic and performance-led, insuring ideas are captured with clarity and intent. The aim is always to create music that feels genuine, connects with listeners and translates commercially while maintaining artist identity.
Anthony ‘Riddle’ Holland
Music Producer | Sound Engineer | Studio Owner
Meekz - Like Me (2020)
Role: Recording Engineer
Certification: BPI Gold
Chart Position: UK Official Single Charts (Peaked #50)
Project: “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” (UK Album Charts #32)
Streams: 50M+
I worked as recording engineer on this release, overseeing vocal tracking and session preparation. Maintaining clarity and consistency across takes was key, ensuring the vocal sat cleanly within the instrumental while preserving performance character. The project required professional-level workflow discipline and attention to detail.
Commercial Credits
Meekz - Respect The Come Up (2021)
Role: Music Producer
Certification: BPI Silver
Chart Position: UK Official Single Charts (Peaked #58)
Project: “Respect The Come Up” (UK Album Charts #12)
Streams: 20M+
I produced the instrumental for this release, building the track around a sample-driven foundation with emphasis on mood and energy. The aim was to balance melodic texture with rhythmic weight, allowing the vocal to sit naturally within the arrangement. Particular attention was given to drum programming and structural progression.
NSG x Meekz - Unruly (2023)
Role: Recording Engineer
Certification: -
Chart Position: Official Afrobeats Chart (Peaked #5)
Additional: Official Independent Singles Chart (Peaked #42)
Streams: 10M+
I recorded Meekz’s verse on this release, focusing on capturing a clean, controlled vocal performance within a rhythm-led, high-energy instrumental. Attention was given to mic positioning, gain staging and performance consistency to ensure clarity and presence against a percussive, club-oriented production.
Nadette - Nadette Vol. 1
Role: Music Production, Vocals, Recording, Mixing & Mastering
I produced, recorded, mixed and mastered the entire project, overseeing the creative and technical direction from initial concept to final master. The production balances melodic texture with rhythmic structure, with emphasis on vocal presence and emotional clarity. Several tracks received BBC Introducing support.
Projects
S.H.O.K.O - Dr. Shoko 2 The World
Role: Music Production, Recording, Mixing & Mastering
I handled the full production and engineering process across the project, shaping the sonic identity from instrumental foundations through to final master. The focus was on cohesive arrangement, controlled vocal dynamics and consistent tonal balance across all tracks, ensuring the project translated effectively across streaming platforms.
Ubisoft Music - PostMatch (Rainbow Six Siege)
Role: Music Production, Composition, Arrangement & Drum Programming
I contributed three original productions to the overall project for Ubisoft / Rainbow Six Seige, working within an established sonic framework while maintaining my own production identity. The emphasis was on atmosphere, rhythmic drive and cohesion within a collaborative production environment involving multiple different contributors.
Riddle - Art & Soul Vol. 1-3
Role: Music Production, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering
The Art & Soul series is a sample-driven beat tape collection through which I developed my independent following, generating over 10 million views online. Each project was fully produced and mixed by me, blending soulful textures, layered drum programming and mood-led arrangement. The series established myself as an artist/producer.
The Hit Stop is a Manchester-based recording studio specialising in music production, vocal recording, mixing and mastering. The space is built to balance creative focus with technical precision, allowing artists to work comfortably while maintaining professional recording and release standards.
The studio operates primarily within Hip-Hop, R&B and contemporary urban music, supporting both independent artists and commercially released projects. Sessions are structured to prioritise performance quality, workflow efficiency and clear communication, ensuring each stage of the process, from production to final master, is handled with consistency and attention to detail.
Key Equipment
• High-quality large diaphragm condenser microphone
• Acoustically treated recording and monitoring environment
• Professional near field monitoring for accurate mix translation
• Industry-standard digital audio workstation setup
• Advanced digital processing for production, mixing and mastering
