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El Feco Pushes Reggae Single Love Seems Far Away to Global Listeners
Jamaica Observer

El Feco Pushes Reggae Single Love Seems Far Away to Global Listeners

Reggae artiste El Feco says the feedback to his new single, Love Seems Far Away, has given him strong encouragement since the official video was released.

The song features international reggae crossover act Apache Indian alongside Jamaican singer Kvon Lewis, and El Feco says online listeners have been responding to its call for more compassion, togetherness and understanding.

“Fans have really connected with the message of the song,” El Feco said. “It is not just a love song in the romantic sense; it is about the need for more love, unity and understanding in the world.”

He said the partnership has widened the record’s reach, drawing attention from audiences in the United States, the United Kingdom and Jamaica.

“Apache Indian brings that UK and international audience, Kvon represents Jamaica, and I bring my side from the US,” he said. “The message is universal.”

El Feco said the chance to record with Apache Indian taught him plenty. He described Apache Indian as an artiste who knows how to carry the force of reggae and dancehall into overseas markets while keeping the music genuine.

“Working with him reminded me how important it is to be original, professional and focused on the bigger picture,” he said.

He also credited Kvon Lewis with adding feeling and balance to the single. “Kvon brought a soulful Jamaican feel that helped balance the record. His melody gave the song warmth and emotion,” El Feco said.

El Feco said digital platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook are now vital for reggae and dancehall performers, particularly independent artistes seeking listeners outside their home markets.

“Today, social media is one of the main ways people discover music,” he said. “A song can start in one place and reach the world overnight if the people connect with it.”

After the more serious mood of Love Seems Far Away, El Feco is getting ready to present another side of his writing with Her Boyfriend’s Back, his next single. He said the song is light-hearted, comic and built on dancehall’s tradition of telling stories.

“It tells a funny story about a man getting caught in a situation he probably should not have been in,” he said. “Dancehall has always had room for humour, storytelling and real-life situations.”

El Feco said a video is also planned for Her Boyfriend’s Back, noting that the idea behind the song lends itself well to visuals.

For the remainder of 2026, he plans to keep issuing new songs and videos as he works toward his album, Out On My Grind.

“The album represents my journey, my persistence and everything I have put into music over the years,” he said.

El Feco closed by expressing appreciation to listeners around the world who have streamed, shared, reposted and commented on his work.

“Every stream, every share, every comment, every repost, and every word of encouragement means something,” he said. “The journey continues.”

Syndicated from Jamaica Observer · originally published .

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