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Louis York, formed by Grammy-nominated songwriters and producers Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, creates multi-genre music reflecting diverse influences and has garnered critical acclaim for their unique sound and storytelling.
Louis York collaborated with Tamia on her song "Beautiful Surprise," which they wrote and produced. They later joined forces for the single "Three Little Words."
Louis York, as a Grammy-nominated duo, co-wrote and co-produced the hit track "Love in the Middle" for Kevin Ross, which was celebrated at BMI Nashville's first-ever R&B No. 1 party.
Louis York's imprint, Weirdo Workshop, has releases distributed by Sony's RED Distribution, expanding their reach in the music industry.
Louis York was announced as the Jazz Category Winner of the 2024 American Songwriter Song Contest by American Songwriter Magazine.
Louis York is an American band established in 2015 by the songwriting and production duo Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony. The two first collaborated on Chrisette Michele’s 2009 album, “Epiphany.” Their partnership grew, leading them to write and produce for various artists including Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Jessie J, and Miley Cyrus. Motivated by a desire to produce music that authentically represented their perspectives, they created Louis York. The band’s name is a tribute to their hometowns: Claude Kelly is from New York City, and Chuck Harmony is from East St. Louis.
Louis York writes and produces all their music. Claude Kelly provides vocals, while Chuck Harmony handles keyboards, guitars, drums, and vocoder. Their musical approach draws from a blend of influences, including church choirs, R&B, jazz, and the Motown sound from their childhoods. They describe their style as “world music,” emphasizing its multi-genre and international appeal. In 2015, they formed their own imprint, Weirdo Workshop, which releases music distributed by Sony’s RED Distribution. The Weirdo Workshop, located in Franklin, Tennessee, functions as a creative hub for music production, project development, lectures, book clubs, and live performances.
Louis York debuted with the single “Clair Huxtable” in February 2015, a song celebrating strong, intelligent women. This was followed by “Good Drinks, Dumb Jokes” in August 2015. Their first EP, “Masterpiece Theater – Act I,” was released in September 2015, described by the Los Angeles Times as an “eclectic mix steeped in hook-driven pop and throwback R&B along with rock and African tribal rhythms.” Subsequent EPs, “Masterpiece Theater – Act II” and “Masterpiece Theater – Act III,” were released in November 2016 and October 2017, respectively. In 2019, they released their debut album, “American Griots – The Album,” which positioned them as modern storytellers. In April 2025, Louis York was announced as the Jazz Category Winner of the 2024 American Songwriter Song Contest.
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