About DJ Hawk
DJ Hawk, aka Alexander Haq, is an Executive Producer, A&R, music producer and former radio DJ from Houston, Texas. He was most recently the Morning Show Producer for The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne The God, Angela Yee, & DJ Envy at 93.7 The Beat Houston.
Born in the eighties but raised in the nineties (the golden era of music), hip-hop, R&B and dancehall surrounded DJ Hawk as a child. He began flexing his muscles around turntables in high school that followed him to college. He then ventured into creating mixtapes which would later feed his appetite and interest in music production. Working closely with Houston and Miami based producers and
Jamaican hitmakers such as Chimney Records; David Hayle and Jordan McClure, DJ Hawk recognized that he had the penchant for executive producing and riddim production.
Arguably one of Houston, Texas' finest DJs and music producers, DJ Hawk, knows what it means to lay things out creatively and calculatedly. These characteristics were inherited directly from his parents, he says. "My mom is the outgoing, 'follow-your-heart' spirit, while my dad - an engineer by trade, he is the more analytical one that believed in getting the educational background needed for any career." With that firm foundation and support system, he followed through and pursued his big musical dreams.
DJ Hawk currently holds an Associate's Degree in Audio Engineering from Houston Community College (where he was well-trained in analogue to digital technology) and a Bachelor's Degree in Entertainment Business. In his own words, "I've learned everything from the old school to new school gear. I prefer to use Pro Tools. But, in the end, all I want is to make great music that makes people feel good. So, if I can turn it on and my fiancé or sister, the ladies, like it and catch a vibe, then that's a good thing."
DJ Hawk became a radio producer, content creator, and a much sought after club DJ whilst educating himself and working the controls for the world-famous syndicated morning show "The Breakfast Club". He played in clubs across the world at nights and on weekends and effectively balancing his day job. Along with hands-on experience, DJ Hawk has quite a diverse spectrum of musical training. Today, this is evident in the way he performs and produces, which he started focusing on, on a more professional level approximately five years ago.
He remains humble and his true authentic self. It has set him apart from many others in the field. In addition, it has earned him the privilege to work with several prestigious musical affiliates over his 15- plus year career in the music business, including iHeartMedia, Radio-One, Universal Music Group, and Interscope-Geffen-A&M. Despite all of his accolades and achievements, DJ Hawk names traveling to entertain on the US Armed Forces Tour annually as a significant achievement for him. "Some of the troops, whether Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force, have been on a base for two years or more without any other interactions. I love giving servicemen and women a piece of home. I also take other recording artists with me. The crowds love it when I bring out special guests; it's automatically transformed into a mini-festival on a military base in the middle of the desert."
Not one to sit and wait around for new opportunities but to create them, DJ Hawk, in envisioning his future, made sure to establish his label HawkEye Productions (LLC) in 2015. Through the imprint, he is still involved in the music business at various levels. As the chief executive officer, he manages operating budgets, artiste appearances, publicity and promotions, and project management and coordination. His repertoire consists of reggae singing sensation Tarrus Riley, Trae The Truth, DeLorean, Lil Keke, BeatKing, DJ XO and Lil'; Flip. These are just a few of the acts that have collaborated with DJ Hawk. He is constantly seeking others as his signature projects are known for fascinating features.
DJ Hawk invests his free time and money into his production company because he is passionate about music and knows talent when he sees or hears it. He continues to spread his wings in the global music industry and is working diligently to fly higher. DJ Hawk is currently working with musicians & artists worldwide to release his debut compilation EP encompassing years of concepts. He anticipates Hawkeye Productions being signed into a major label - joint venture deal. Additionally, he shows an interest in A&R since he finds joy in hunting and shaping talent.
Born in the eighties but raised in the nineties (the golden era of music), hip-hop, R&B and dancehall surrounded DJ Hawk as a child. He began flexing his muscles around turntables in high school that followed him to college. He then ventured into creating mixtapes which would later feed his appetite and interest in music production. Working closely with Houston and Miami based producers and
Jamaican hitmakers such as Chimney Records; David Hayle and Jordan McClure, DJ Hawk recognized that he had the penchant for executive producing and riddim production.
Arguably one of Houston, Texas' finest DJs and music producers, DJ Hawk, knows what it means to lay things out creatively and calculatedly. These characteristics were inherited directly from his parents, he says. "My mom is the outgoing, 'follow-your-heart' spirit, while my dad - an engineer by trade, he is the more analytical one that believed in getting the educational background needed for any career." With that firm foundation and support system, he followed through and pursued his big musical dreams.
DJ Hawk currently holds an Associate's Degree in Audio Engineering from Houston Community College (where he was well-trained in analogue to digital technology) and a Bachelor's Degree in Entertainment Business. In his own words, "I've learned everything from the old school to new school gear. I prefer to use Pro Tools. But, in the end, all I want is to make great music that makes people feel good. So, if I can turn it on and my fiancé or sister, the ladies, like it and catch a vibe, then that's a good thing."
DJ Hawk became a radio producer, content creator, and a much sought after club DJ whilst educating himself and working the controls for the world-famous syndicated morning show "The Breakfast Club". He played in clubs across the world at nights and on weekends and effectively balancing his day job. Along with hands-on experience, DJ Hawk has quite a diverse spectrum of musical training. Today, this is evident in the way he performs and produces, which he started focusing on, on a more professional level approximately five years ago.
He remains humble and his true authentic self. It has set him apart from many others in the field. In addition, it has earned him the privilege to work with several prestigious musical affiliates over his 15- plus year career in the music business, including iHeartMedia, Radio-One, Universal Music Group, and Interscope-Geffen-A&M. Despite all of his accolades and achievements, DJ Hawk names traveling to entertain on the US Armed Forces Tour annually as a significant achievement for him. "Some of the troops, whether Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force, have been on a base for two years or more without any other interactions. I love giving servicemen and women a piece of home. I also take other recording artists with me. The crowds love it when I bring out special guests; it's automatically transformed into a mini-festival on a military base in the middle of the desert."
Not one to sit and wait around for new opportunities but to create them, DJ Hawk, in envisioning his future, made sure to establish his label HawkEye Productions (LLC) in 2015. Through the imprint, he is still involved in the music business at various levels. As the chief executive officer, he manages operating budgets, artiste appearances, publicity and promotions, and project management and coordination. His repertoire consists of reggae singing sensation Tarrus Riley, Trae The Truth, DeLorean, Lil Keke, BeatKing, DJ XO and Lil'; Flip. These are just a few of the acts that have collaborated with DJ Hawk. He is constantly seeking others as his signature projects are known for fascinating features.
DJ Hawk invests his free time and money into his production company because he is passionate about music and knows talent when he sees or hears it. He continues to spread his wings in the global music industry and is working diligently to fly higher. DJ Hawk is currently working with musicians & artists worldwide to release his debut compilation EP encompassing years of concepts. He anticipates Hawkeye Productions being signed into a major label - joint venture deal. Additionally, he shows an interest in A&R since he finds joy in hunting and shaping talent.