Hello all, here is the continuation of our interview with Agrona, an artist who has been performing blues and rock hits, before focusing on her own singles. Her latest album *Unfiltered* is an owner account of oneself, or who or what a person really is, and the different faces they put on in life.
By adding Jazz music tones to her straight on and unadulterated blues rock, *Unfiltered* is distinctive while maintaining Agrona’s passionate vocal and gritty lyricism plan. Essential themes of the track embrace personal freedom and conformity on the one hand, and stepping beyond the veil of references on the other hand in an effort to reveal the reality of being seen.
That is why, in this interview, Agrona talks about the concept of *Unfiltered* and its creation, as well as the development of the artist. It is also sings about new works in progress, shows and collaborations that are in the pipeline to showcase her versatility.
Here are some clips that should prepare the audience to embrace this personality as she speaks on what it takes to navigate through life, success and several feelings that form the music. So let’s look into the untold story of *Unfiltered*!
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“Congratulations on the release of *Unfiltered*! What’s the story behind the track?It’s about the different masks we wear for different people for example you show a different face at home that you would at work and then sometimes people have produced based on their own past experience with other people for example if your relationship with women is good then you are likely to assume good relationships with other women and vice versa so they have a filtered vision of who you are that’s what it’s about it’s asking if you would still love me if I was unfiltered both mine and yours without the distorted picture
The title *Unfiltered* suggests raw emotion or authenticity. What message or themes are you exploring in this song?Oh I think I answered that in the above some people think unfiltered is surface level what you see but what I meant by unfiltered is who you really are behind what we look like or the vanity we use with make up or media tools to enhance how others see us and I can’t speak for anyone else I actually love a good filter something to hide behind.
How does *Unfiltered* stand out from your previous work?
I really love blues and rock and that’s my normal genre when I was doing covers before last year, I never dreamed I could write my own songs. Although I’ve always loved being creative I wanted to sing a jazz song in a big fan of postmodern jukebox I always wanted to be in something like that and travel the world performing in a big band it’s still something I’d love to do
What kind of emotions or reactions do you hope listeners will take away from *Unfiltered*?Well at best I’d hope that people would enjoy the vocals and the cadence and maybe inspire some deeper thinking from some who can relate maybe provoke some thought but I love that people seem to enjoy listening and it’s always amazing to me when they tell me they love my voice I love singing so it’s a match, sorry I ramble in answer to your question I want people to listen to my voice and be wowed and listen to my lyrics and leave thought ful (maybe come back for another listen 😜
How did the process of writing and producing *Unfiltered* unfold? Any unique challenges or surprises along the way?I actually started off with a vision for a video which hasn’t happened yet of like a hall of mirrors and distorted visions I’m very new to song writing if you’d have asked me a year ago if I’d ever write my own I’d have said there’s enough amazing songs in the world how would I even compete? But I really enjoyed playing with words and when I found the beat that matched my kinetics it’s was a great feeling, I especially loved recording process where both you and the engineer/producer work together to produce a full song that I can be proud and say hey I did that I also really love performing this one live it’s fun and I feel amazing knowing I wrote it
How does the instrumentation or arrangement of *Unfiltered* contribute to its overall vibe and meaning?The arrangement of the music being jazz kinda fit the theme because jazz is imperfect improvision freeing and beyond boundariesI loved how the music changed and helped me tell a story using my film range which helped me in my performance I loved that it challenged my vocals
How has your sound or style evolved leading up to this release?I’ve always preferred blues rock Beth hart being one of my absolute favourites but now I really love jazz I remember really disliking modern jazz when I was a kid as it’s just sounded like noise to me but it’s definitely grown on me I wanted to do like a fusion one jazz and reggae at some point we’ll see how it’s goes
What does *Unfiltered* mean to you personally, both as an artist and an individual?
It’s my truth and I love that I’ve been able to convey the lessons I’ve learnt in my life that you have to look beyond face surfaces in other people not everything is black and white not everything is perfect and it’s ok to have distorted vision as long as you recognize that it’s distorted.
If you could describe *Unfiltered* in just three words, what would they be and why?Look beyond sight.. I don’t really know good questions by the way I think because both of my original songs unfiltered and changes encourage you to look beyond what you see, to be who you are on the inside, not let other distorted views of how the world sees you define who you choose to be
What’s next for Agrona? Any upcoming performances, collaborations, or surprises in the works?
There’s a few things in the pipe works I’m going to Paris next month to work with a lovely song writer from America on her song it’s a challenge because it’s different to what I normally do so fingers crossed I can pull it off, I have a feature set at king Richard the 3rd pub on the 17th of December and possibly a set at a event for New Year’s Eve working on an Album and collaborating with some people there are a few other things that I can’t disclose at this time they may or may not happen but now I’ve started you can’t shut me up lol
