Meet Isaac Middleton, the Artist Who Never Stopped Betting on Himself

Isaac Middleton is one of those artists you can’t quite put in a single box, and that’s exactly what makes his story compelling. Whether you know him as 8010az on Twitch, Isaac M when he’s singing, or Da Fire Hawk in his streaming world, he’s been building his path brick by brick, long before social media made hustling look glamorous.

He grew up in small towns, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia and Alabama, but he never saw that as a limitation. If anything, it made his dreams louder. Isaac jokes that he’s been grinding since the dial-up days, and honestly, it shows. Every move he’s made has been about growth, about learning, about refusing to let circumstances shrink his ambition.

Now based in California, Isaac is open about the ups and downs that come with chasing a creative career. “I’m not getting younger, but age doesn’t matter, I want my name everywhere, and I’m not letting a number slow me down,” he says. It’s a mindset that’s carried him through moments where motivation dips, grounded always by his faith, his family, his friends and the fans who believe in him.

Isaac’s creative world is wide. Acting is his main focus, but he doesn’t stop there, he’s also producing, directing, writing books, making music and running projects like the IME iRadio Station. He treats every opportunity like it’s the one that could change everything, and that’s why he doesn’t let any slip through his fingers.

His creative output includes the Guardians of the Dawn book series and his music track “Time Just Float Away,” produced with DJ Fire Hawk and featured on IME iRadio. His acting work spans everything from indie sets to union productions, each role adding another layer to the career he’s building with intention and purpose.

But what sets him apart isn’t just the work, it’s the person behind it. Isaac is easy to root for because he’s real. He loves burgers, pizza and sweets (even when he’s trying to cut back), spends hours on video games, hits the gym, enjoys the beach and is a fan of superheroes and anime. He was born on November 8, went to Eastside High, then continued his studies at San Diego City College and San Diego Christian College. He’s an everyday guy with extraordinary drive.

If you’ve supported him along the way, Isaac wants you to know he doesn’t take it lightly. “Thank you for supporting me as an actor, singer, songwriter, author, and podcaster. I’m grateful every day,” he says.

Because at the end of the day, Isaac Middleton isn’t waiting for someone to hand him a breakthrough, he’s creating it himself. And if his journey proves anything, it’s that big dreams don’t need big beginnings. They just need someone willing to keep going, no matter what.