In the Studio with Sean Kingston!

So back in March, I was flown out to Miami to work in the studio with Sean Kingston! He actually found me from my YouTube videos and it was an amazing experience. Check out the video of my trip!

Pepsi Beat Making Video!

I've been wanting to make a beat with sounds from a Pepsi bottle for a long time, and after thinking about it for more than 6 months, I finally decided to do it. This video is for promotional purposes only and I am in no way affiliated with Pepsi. I hope you can spread the word about the video! Enjoy.

New Website! HitsByMalek.com

So I have officially launched the new website! The website is more for rappers, singers and artists in general to go and find hot commercial beats to purchase and use on their projects.

I also have released my first drum kit for producers to purchase, which you can check out here: http://www.hitsbymalek.com/drumkits.cfm

Check out the site now by going to: www.hitsbymalek.com

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 17 (July 17, 2011)

I am having difficulty putting an artist to this beat, so I want you to check it out and let me know who you think this track would be good for.

If you are interested in purchasing the beat, it is called "I Like That".

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 16 (July 10, 2011)

When I was making this track, I had Drake in mind. It is a smooth laid back r&b/hip-hop crossover type track. Enjoy!

If you are interested in purchasing this beat, it is called "UnderH2O"!

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 15 (July 3, 2011)

This is my first sample-based hip-hop beat that I've done for my Beat Making Sundays series. I decided to do it because I've been reading the comments on previous videos and it seems like you guys wanted to see a sampled track. The sample is Bob Marley's Sun Is Shining.

PRODUCERS: If you are a producer, sample the same track and post your beat as a video response to this video so we can all share our flips of the song.

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 14 (June 26, 2011)

This is a soulful deep hip-hop track with real instrument sounds. I can hear someone like Rick Ross on this one, but I think a singer could kill it too!

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 13 - Contest #1

This week's episode is a little different because I'm hosting a contest! All you need to do to enter the contest is download the free beat and make a video response to this video! It is as simple as that.

To download the beat, click here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1IXZNTYU

Good luck to everyone!

New Day's - Destination (Official Video)

Here is a new music video from New Day for their new single "Destination" which I produced.

New Day's sophomore album "The Fast Years II: Destination"

For the months before my trip, I have been working with New Day on their sophomore album "The Fast Years II: Destination"! When I was on my trip the album was released on iTunes. The album features appearances from Mistah F.A.B. and Jay Ant. I produced 8 tracks on the album!

Purchase the album by clicking here: http://itunes.apple.com/album/the-fast-years-ii-destination/id431811815?v0=9988&ign-mpt=uo%3D1

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 12 (June 12, 2011)

This track is an uptempo hip-hop track that includes live elements like the horns and drums. Although I originally had a rapper in mind for the beat, I also think a talented vocalist could make a great track out of this one.

If you want to hear the full version of this track, it is called "Horn Hit"!

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 11 (June 5, 2011)

This is my first Beat Making Sundays episode since being back from my backpacking trip! This track is an uptempo dance track that would work great for someone like Britney Spears or even a rapper who has a pop sound.

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 9 (Feb. 27, 2011)

I completely forgot to post this video when it went live on YouTube! If you want to get more regular updates on when I post my videos, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/hitmakers

Gone Since March!

So I have been backpacking through Sri Lanka and India for the past three months. I apologize for not updating you with this information before I left, but the few days before the trip were pretty hectic. Anyways, I am now back from the amazing trip and have put together a trip video. Check it out!

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 8 (Feb. 20, 2011)

With this episode, I wanted to make an r&b track that works in the clubs. I can see someone like Trey Songz on this. If you're interested in the track, it is called "Hidden Talent"!

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 7 (Feb. 13, 2011)

This episode of Beat Making Sundays is of a beat I competed with in the Red Bull Big Tune national finals. I decided to remake it for you to check out. The beat is a hard hip-hop track that has some elements of underground hip-hop. Check out the video and leave a comment telling me who you hear on this track.

If you haven't yet, please subscribe to my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/hitmakers

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 6 (Feb. 6, 2011)

Here is Episode 6 of Beat Making Sundays! I can definitely see a dirty south or midwest type rapper on this track. Enjoy! If you're interested in the beat, it is called "Skyscraper"!

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 5 (Jan. 30, 2011)

This episode of Beat Making Sundays is dedicated to Sonia Rai, who is a beautiful young Indian woman from Boston, Massachusetts that has been diagnosed with AML (acute myeloid leukemia). She is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant, but is having a difficult time finding a match.

You can help her in any way by going to: http://www.curesonia.org

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 4 (Jan. 23, 2011)

Here is Episode 4 of Beat Making Sundays! I have officially become a YouTube partner, so I am very excited. As for the track, I can definitely hear someone like B.o.B on this one, but I think it would also work for many other artists as well.

Please rate, comment and subscribe to my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/hitmakers

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 3

Here is Episode 3 of Beat Making Sundays! The beat is called "In The Sheets" and it is a crossover hip-hop r&b track that works both for a rapper or a singer!

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 2

Here is the second episode of Beat Making Sundays! Check out the video and enjoy! Please support me and rate, comment and subscribe!

Here is a link to my Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/hitmakers

Beat Making Sundays - Episode 1

First off, happy New Year to everyone! It is officially 2011 and I am very excited for this year! What is your New Years resolution?

Now that I've reached 600 subscribers on my Youtube channel, I have launched Beat Making Sundays! I will be making a new beat making video every Sunday from now on, so make sure to come back every week for a new episode!