Proceeds from the charity music single “In the Key of West” (Keys Strong) by an alt-rock duo will support the work of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter.
On April 28, musicians with Lung, Ric and Chris Chandler, visited the shelter in Tavernier to present a check for $1,000 to Ben Kemmer, children’s shelter CEO, and the staff. In joyful, sun-splashed scenarios, the Chandlers sing catchy lyrics while taking part in island activities, including boating through the mangroves, enjoying cocktails at the sandbar and viewing a sunset over a beach. It ends with the Chandlers surrounded by Coral Shores High School students, who are pumping their fists with huge smiles and shouting, “Keys strong!”
The sentiment within the song is fitting, since all proceeds from purchases of the song go directly to a child in need in the Florida Keys, through Lung’s charity Little Angels.
“We are both honored to be giving our first check ever from our nonprofit Little Angels to FKCS as they do amazing work here in the Keys,” Ric said. “We are happy to support them and our wonderful community, as Chris and I both had challenging upbringings and know the difficulty a lack of finances can bring in your life journey.”
Ric and Chris Chandler are a husband-and-wife team who have made a living as professional musicians for decades in Europe (Chris is from France, while Ric is from England). Ric is a drummer, producer and songwriter, and, though not a part of the original lineup of Modern English (known for the ’80s hit love song “I Melt With You”), he is a member of the band. He has also worked with Calvin Harris and Tricky.
A guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and filmmaker, Chris released a record in France on the Sony Music label under her family name, Chris Loung, and worked with industry names such as violinist Nigel Kennedy and producer Boris Bergman, who helped create hits for artists such as Moby, The Kills and Marianne Faithfull.
In addition to the original song, a Spanish remix version of the song, “En el key of West (Cayos fuerte)” is available on Apple Music and Spotify. Ric said 50% of all proceeds will support children’s services.
“In the bible it says take care of orphans, children and widows, which is our inspiration for our charity effort,” he said.
Those wishing to buy the song or donate can visit lungmusic.com/reggaeton-remix-charity-project.
