'WE ARE THE CHARTS' Feat. Louis York (Claude Kelly & Chuck Harmony) #TheSpecials

*DISCLAIMER* Apologies in advance for issues with the sound you'll hear in this episode. The acoustics in the room we recorded in caused a lot technological interference which made parts of the audio peak/buzz.  Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! Surprise! The boys temporarily return for a special episode where they are joined by none other than GRAMMY-Nominated songwriters/producers Claude Kelly & Chuck Harmony. Their writing and production credits include songs for Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Akon, Ne-Yo, Chrisette Michele, Keri Hilson, Jazmine Sullivan, Tamia, Bruno Mars and many more! They have now decided to step out into the forefront with their own project as artists; Louis York. Following the release of 3 acclaimed EP’s, they their debut album ‘American Griots’ in October. A genre-bending collection of tracks spanning R&B, country, gospel, rock and roll, folk and various other sounds. Sharing their knowledge, experience and expertise for an in-depth conversation, the industry veterans talk about their first placements as songwriters, transitioning from producers to artists, the erasure of black artists in country music, the 2020 GRAMMY nominations, artificial Intelligence and so much more. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: • Tinashe – Songs For You • Tinashe – In Case We Die • Tinashe – Reverie • Tinashe – Black Water • Tinashe – Amethyst  Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: • Pardison Fontaine – Under8ed • Tinashe – Songs For You • The Weeknd – Heartless • FKA Twigs – Magdalene  Eden’s Listens for the Week: • Ama Lou – Ama Who • DaBaby – Kirk Claude’s Listens for the Week: • Kygo & Whitney Houston – Higher Love • Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding Chuck’s Listens for the Week: • Coldplay – Everyday Life Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans