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.
[5] Though Malik had intentions of being an artist himself, when nearing the end of college he decided to give it a shot.
In 2013, Malik won the coveted BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year title, along with Benny Blanco, and Claude Kelly.
Malik co-penned "Ass Back Home", "Moves Like Jagger, "Payphone" and "Stereo Hearts".
[8] Benny Blanco, Adam Levine and Ammar Malik also clinched BMI Pop Song of the Year honors for their co-write of "Moves Like Jagger".