1. AMNA, you’ve just released “ULTRAVIOLETELE,” a fresh summer track, and started a new chapter with Roton Music. What made you choose this change now? Was it more of an artistic decision or a strategic one?
What led me here is the fact that my most well-known songs were released with Roton—a team that has always worked well.
I felt the need for a fresh start, for a team, and for new energy. There were too many things overwhelming me when I tried to do everything on my own.
I truly believe that we can only grow and evolve alongside people who keep up with you and want to evolve together with your project. A good team is everything—and I followed my heart: Roton Music.

2. What does it mean to you to be a woman in the Romanian music industry? How have you managed to stay in control of your career?
It comes with a lot of pressure. When I became a mother, it was a real challenge to find balance between my life as an artist and my role as a mother.
Over time, I realized that being a woman, at its core, means the same thing for all of us—no matter the job, the struggle is universal.
I work out a lot, I take care of myself as much as I can, I drop my child off at school, and I stay as present as possible in their life. I’ve come to understand that our little ones need strong women, and the power of example is the most important lesson we can give them.

3. In such a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry, what keeps you going every day? And how has your definition of success changed over time?
To me, music isn’t about putting on a show or feeding my ego. It’s simply part of who I am. It’s my calling—to share powerful messages through my music.
There were many moments when I wanted to give up, but I realized that letting go of something that’s part of you is far harder than pushing through.
In a conversation with my spiritual guide, he told me something that stayed with me: music doesn’t belong to me. It’s a gift from God, and I don’t have the right to give it up just because things get hard. I have a mission to fulfill on this earth.
Because at the end of the day, music is always there. Music is meant to be heard—no matter the mood.

4. If you were to describe yourself as an artist and as a person in 2025, what words would you choose? What’s different from the AMNA of a few years ago?
Everything. I’m much more grounded now. I’ve built myself “brick by brick” so that I no longer fall so easily.
I’ve reached a point where I hope I can inspire other women through the power of example. It’s so important that we show our vulnerability to one another without feeling weak—and that we offer support whenever we can to those around us.

5. At the end of 2024, you went through a period of burnout. How did you manage to reconnect with yourself and with music? What did that experience teach you?
At the beginning of the year, I was in a pretty serious car accident that made me reevaluate everything in my life.
This is actually the first time I’m speaking about it, because I’ve never used hardships or painful moments as a way to promote myself.
But that experience really woke me up and helped me realize how important it is to prioritize myself more, and to stop trying to handle a million things all at once.
Our children are the most important part of our lives, and above all, I need to take care of my health so I can be there for my child for many years to come. They need strong, present mothers in their lives.

6. Looking back, what has been the defining moment for you as an artist? What made you feel, “This is my path”?
I’ve had two defining moments in my career.
The first was in 2011, when I sold my car to be able to buy the song “Tell Me Why”, which went on to become an international hit. That’s when I knew God had aligned things for me.
The second was in 2014, when I released “Arme”. At that time, I had international tracks, but I couldn’t break into the Romanian market—something I deeply wanted.
My intention was heard, and “Arme” became a national hit, reaching number 1 in Romania.

7. What’s next after “ULTRAVIOLETELE”? Do you have an artistic dream you haven’t achieved yet?
My intention is to continue releasing really, really good music—tracks that will be heard both in Romania and internationally. I miss that world so much, especially the stages in Spain and Colombia.