Producer

• Jul 2021 - Present

Owner

• Oct 2012 - Present

Based in the Greater New York City Area, The Hawk’s Nest Entertainment is a multimedia production company specializing in music and video production for Top 40 Mainstream and urban artists. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, owner/operator Adrian “Dr. A-Hawk” Melendez utilizes his skills as a producer, musician, videographer and photographer to not only collaborate on the music of his artist’s projects, but also help them to develop a unique visual and aural identity in a cost-effective, yet professional way. In addition, The Hawk’s Nest Entertainment also serves as a full service recording and live production company, offering clientele access to a Class-A recording studio and rehearsal space, video and photography studios and high-quality camera equipment from brands such as Red, BlackMagic and Canon. Adrian “Dr. A-Hawk” Melendez prides himself in not only working with well-known artists, producers and songwriters such as Wyclef Jean, Fat Joe, Claude Kelly, Chris and Irv Gotti of Murder Inc and Phil Kross of Z100FM, but also in the enjoyment he receives from investing time into up and coming artists such as Maddi Jane, Mark “Blue” Jackson Jr. and Marly Kay. Show less

In-House Producer

• 2007 - 2011

• Established a personal roster of artists and assisted in the development of their musical sound. • Created, composed and produced songs across multiple genres and platforms such as Top 40, Electronic/Dance, Alternative, Hip-Hop, R&B, Atmospheric and Muzak among others. • Worked along side multi-platinum and Grammy award winning engineers and artists by providing creative solutions for various projects. • Established a personal roster of artists and assisted in the development of their musical sound. • Created, composed and produced songs across multiple genres and platforms such as Top 40, Electronic/Dance, Alternative, Hip-Hop, R&B, Atmospheric and Muzak among others. • Worked along side multi-platinum and Grammy award winning engineers and artists by providing creative solutions for various projects.

Chief Engineer

• Sep 2006 - Jul 2009

• Entrusted with the recording, editing, mixing and mastering of various forms of media for celebrity and brand name clientele such as Cadillac, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled and Swizz Beatz. • Developed skills as a videographer and editor by filming artist sessions, concerts, and daily activities for promotion purposes. • Oversaw daily studio functions such as scheduling, production and delivery of materials, and design and implementation of promotional product. • Entrusted with the recording, editing, mixing and mastering of various forms of media for celebrity and brand name clientele such as Cadillac, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled and Swizz Beatz. • Developed skills as a videographer and editor by filming artist sessions, concerts, and daily activities for promotion purposes. • Oversaw daily studio functions such as scheduling, production and delivery of materials, and design and implementation of promotional product.

Assistant Engineer

• Feb 2006 - Sep 2006

• Ensured proficiency and consistency of sessions by maintaining proper routing of channels and patchbay, documentation of project logistics, recall sheets and cue sheets and correct placement of microphones.• Accountable for, tape machine calibration, Logic and Pro Tools configuration, timecode striping and console recall, naming and layout. • Reported directly to assigned staff engineers.

Intern

• Oct 2005 - Feb 2006

• Assisted staff with day-to-day activities such as set up and break down of equipment, basic console maintenance and organization of reels and drives.• Utilized customer service skills by providing assistance to clientele with equipment, as well as timely responses to inquiries about studio functions. • Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of facility.