Ian Eric Kirkpatrick (born September 20, 1982) is an American record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles.
He has produced and written music for many high-profile artists such as Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Nick Jonas, Pitbull, Selena Gomez, Shakira, and The Chainsmokers.
[4] Initially, Kirkpatrick also produced music for Warped Tour groups such as Breathe Carolina, Neon Trees, Young the Giant, and the Plain White T’s, before signing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.
[6] Kirkpatrick’s early success as a producer led to him co-writing with other songwriters and musical artists.
[4] Kirkpatrick has incorporated Steinberg Cubase into his production workflow, utilizing this software on projects such as Dua Lipa's "Don't Start Now".