KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - TelAve -- Rising pop artist Dustin Clapier has officially named high-school classmate and production prodigy Christian Ike as his lead producer at Phoenix Studios 1532. After connecting through their shared musical interests at school, the duo has successfully transitioned their creative chemistry from the classroom to a professional studio environment.

Under this new partnership, Ike will oversee the sonic architecture of Clapier's 2026 pop releases, blending high-energy digital textures with melodic hooks. The collaboration at Phoenix Studios 1532 signals a bold evolution in Clapier's sound, promising a fresh perspective on modern pop. The first single from this anticipated project is scheduled for release this April.

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About Dustin Clapier Dustin Clapier is a versatile American artist with a prolific career spanning both film and music. In the music department, he has contributed as a consultant and coordinator for major global franchises, including The Greatest Showman, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and the Zombies and Descendants series. As an actor, he is known for his roles in Vampirina: Teenage Vampire and Brothers of Blood and Flames , and is slated to star as Leo in the upcoming 2027 series Time Wasted. (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm18312300)