Ammar Malik | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 22, 1987 |
| Origin | Northern Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Pop, pop rock, alternative hip hop, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, musician |
Ammar Malik (born June 22, 1987) is an American songwriter. He has co-written several modern pop songs, most notably Maroon 5's "Moves like Jagger" and Gym Class Heroes' "Stereo Hearts" which have both been certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.[1] He tied for 17th place in Songtrust's publication of the top 20 songwriters of 2011.[2] Ammar Malik's songs have sold over 100 million copies worldwide in total.
Life and career
Early life
Ammar Malik is a first-generation American born to Pakistani parents in Northern Virginia.[3][4] He first started learning guitar when he was 14.[5] As a high school and college student he wrote and performed music locally with several different bands. Malik attended George Mason University as an English major.[3]
Malik married Chyna Bardarson on June 19, 2022 in Malibu, CA
Songwriting
Malik's close friend and co-manager David Silberstein had a childhood connection to producer Benny Blanco along with his brother and now co-manager Jeremy Levin. After Malik and Blanco were introduced, Blanco suggested he try his hand at writing songs for other artists.[3] Though Malik had intentions of being an artist himself, when nearing the end of college he decided to give it a shot. In an interview Malik said that two of his biggest influences are Radiohead and Rx Bandits.[1] He also co-wrote "Compass" by Lady Antebellum in 2013's single.
In 2013 Malik won the coveted BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year title, along with Benny Blanco, and Claude Kelly.[6] Each contributed four songs to the year's most performed list. Malik co-penned "Ass Back Home", "Moves Like Jagger, "Payphone" and "Stereo Hearts".[6] Benny Blanco, Adam Levine and Ammar Malik also clinched BMI Pop Song of the Year honors for their co-write of "Moves Like Jagger".[6]
Songwriting discography
References
- 1 2 "10 Questions: Ammar Malik". BMI Music World. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Top 20 Songwriters of 2011". Songtrust. Archived from the original on January 10, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Songwriter Profile: Ammar Malik". Music Connection. Archived from the original on May 21, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Without Ammar Malik, Maroon 5 Wouldn't Have Moves Like Jagger". Divanee. October 4, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ "He's Got Us Moving Like Jagger". Newsweek Pakistan. Archived from the original on December 28, 2011. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Adam Levine Receives President's Award at 61st Annual BMI Pop Awards". Music Connection. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Keith Urban Lights The 'Fuse' This Fall". Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- "Songwriter/Composer: MALIK AMMAR". BMI. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- "Credits for PUT IT ON YOU". ASCAP. Retrieved February 17, 2012.