Puerto Rican-born singer-songwriter Ivelisse del Carmen is back with her latest single ‘An Ocean In Between’, a genre-blending ballad that weaves elements of pop, folk and Latin tradition. Her first release to be delivered in the English language, the single strikes a vibrant new chord as she looks to cement herself as a defiant creative talent.
Built around bright acoustic strums and breezy Spanish guitar, ‘An Ocean In Between’ carries a lightness that belies its emotional pull. Delivered with charm and subtlety, the song plays with ideas of romantic uncertainty, capturing that moment when imagination runs ahead of reality. Leaning into Ivelisse’s rich heritage, the single builds upon the foundations of pop music into something that feels widely charming and wholly encapsulating. The chorus lifts into a feel-good burst, pairing sing-along melodies with a sunny, wistful tone.
Speaking about the release, Ivelisse shares, “’An Ocean in Between’ is about that space in a connection where you’re already emotionally involved, caught up in the daydream, but still unsure of what it really means or where it’s going. I wanted it to feel like the moment in the photo that inspired it – sweet, silly, full of possibility. I wanted it to make people dance.”
‘An Ocean In Between’ is out now…
