‘The work never stops’ - Chuck Fenda dedicated to producing good music

There's one thing Chuck Fenda says remains constant throughout his career as a reggae artiste, "music is the healing of the nation".

The World Need Love singer says entertainers have had to use music to express not only the positive emotions but their anxieties.

"The work must go on - everybody - man, woman, boy and girl need good music now, producing music people can listen to is our job, and at the same time, the aim is to take reggae music back to a higher place," he told THE WEEKEND STAR.

Chuck Fenda admits that though his earlier recordings provided some momentum, not all represented for the conscious side of music like Shut Yuh Mouth When Bad Man Talking, produced at King Jammy's Recording Studio in the late '90s. It has been endorsed by several entertainers such as international act Safaree, who most recently praised the reggae artiste for consistent lyrical flow.

"Safaree actually wanted us to revive the track by doing a modern remix but I told him I don't do that type of song anymore. I used to sing nuff gunman tune, but I am not about promoting 'badmanism'. I've been focused on the more cultural topics and on the ladies," Chuck Fenda shared. "I am currently promoting a new lovers' rock track called So Real featuring a promising upcoming singer named Krisique; it's doing its thing and his [Safaree] wife Erica Mena endorsed it."

Safaree and Mena are not the first international power couple to show public support of the reggae singer's songs. Last year, Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B and her soon-to-be ex-husband Offset got lovey-dovey to Chuck Fenda's hit collaboration Coming Over, done with singer Cherine Anderson, and posted the video on social media.

Chuck Fenda said, "I like when people show them type of feeling to my music. I am dedicated to producing music that a DJ never have to second-guess if it clean, him can just play it; the lyrics is for all ages. When the pandemic dies down I can do more work, and who knows, possibly an exclusive collaboration with Safaree."

Chuck Fenda is one of many artistes whose travel plans were put on pause and bookings cancelled due to the spread of COVID-19.

Reggae Jam Festival in Europe would have been the highlight of his summer, along with several shows in Costa Rica and South America.

He said, "I lose a lot of income but the work never stops. Recording dubs and jingles from my home studio has helped with bringing in some money. I even got a call to do a tour in Japan early next year but right now I not even sure if I should take on those. I miss touring, especially Europe, but COVID-19 is serious. My brother who lives in New York got it, he's okay but you know, best to keep safe. Right now, the strategy to stay relevant is to keep connected with the fans on social media, promote the work done here and build back."