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ALONZO recently sat down with VENTS Magazine and discussed all things “WORTHY”. The interview is below.
You describe “WORTHY” as the start of a new chapter. What makes this era different from your previous work?
This is the first time every part of who I am feels fully integrated in the work. I have spent much of my career proving myself as a vocalist and performer. Over the last few years, I also went inward, attended wellness retreats, became a certified meditation teacher, and began redefining the kind of artist I wanted to be. “WORTHY” does not ask me to choose between those worlds. It allows me to make bold, cinematic, commercially accessible music while carrying a message rooted in healing and self-discovery. This chapter feels less like reinvention and more like alignment.
How did the idea for “WORTHY” first come to you, and did the song turn out the way you originally imagined?
The chorus came first, very plainly: “I am worthy of love.” At the time, my heart was beginning to open again after a long period of being closed, and the line felt like a reminder rather than a concept. I did not initially imagine how large the world around it would become. The studio version produced by Quincy Holland gave the song its foundation, then the live arrangement by Nathaniel W. James revealed a more expansive side of it. The music video, meditation, album, and live experience all grew from that one sentence. The song became much bigger than I first imagined, but the center of it never changed.
The music video has a unique mix of fashion, nature, and futuristic African-inspired visuals. How did you come up with that look?
I wanted the video to feel ceremonial without recreating one specific tradition. José “Hollywood” Ramos and I built the visual language around presence, nature, movement, and a sense of royalty that did not depend on a crown or a throne. Afrocentric futurism allowed us to connect ancestry and imagination, while the high-fashion styling made the world feel contemporary and editorial. The Lancaster landscape grounded everything in the earth. Most importantly, I wanted women of color, especially Black women, to hold the emotional center of the frame. Their stillness, formation, and movement are not accessories to my performance. They are essential to what the film is saying.
Why did you choose to use the live version of “WORTHY” for the official music video?
The live version had the emotional architecture the film needed. Nathaniel W. James’s arrangement begins with space and allows the tension to build, then it opens into something powerful enough to support the final movement sequence. Vocally, it also captures more of who I am onstage. You can hear breath, urgency, and the feeling of the song changing in real time. The studio recording introduces the message beautifully, but the live version gave us the scale and dynamic range to turn that message into a cinematic experience.
What was your favorite part of filming the video with director José “Hollywood” Ramos?
My favorite moment was watching the final dance sequence come alive in the landscape. We had carried this very precise visual world in our heads for months, and suddenly the wardrobe, choreography, performers, camera movement, and location were all speaking the same language. José understands how to give an image room to breathe, so even the biggest moments still feel intentional rather than crowded. There was a point when I could look across the set and realize that the world we imagined was no longer an idea. We were standing inside it.
You took on the project independently. What was the biggest challenge in bringing your vision to life?
The biggest challenge was matching the scale of the vision with the reality of an independent budget. I was financing the project myself, so there was no invisible safety net behind any decision. At the same time, I did not want “independent” to become an excuse for work that felt unfinished. That required careful planning, a team that genuinely believed in the project, and knowing where compromise would be harmless versus where it would weaken the meaning of the film. The process was demanding, but having complete creative ownership allowed me to protect the intention from beginning to end.
You’ve achieved a lot in your career, including appearing on “America’s Got Talent.” What goals are you still working toward?
I am still working toward building a sustainable global career around my own original music. I have had the honor of becoming an “America’s Got Talent” finalist, performing internationally, headlining sold-out tours in Asia, appearing at Red Rocks, and interpreting the music of Prince with the approval of his estate. Those experiences proved what I can do, but my goal now is to build worlds that begin with my own songs and ideas. I want to headline larger stages under my own name, continue creating cinematic visuals, and develop live experiences where music and healing can exist together without either one being reduced.
You’re passionate about music, meditation, and sound healing. How do these interests come together in your work?
They come together through intention. Music has always been healing for me, but meditation and sound healing gave me a clearer understanding of why. Breath affects the voice. Repetition changes the nervous system. Silence can be as important as a note. I bring that awareness into the writing, recording, and staging, but I never want the result to feel like a lecture. The audience may encounter it as a rock vocal, a pop hook, a dance sequence, or a guided meditation. The form can change. The purpose is to create an experience that moves the body and reaches somewhere deeper.
What do you hope people feel or understand after watching the “WORTHY” video?
I hope they feel expanded. The film begins with a question beneath the surface, then gradually becomes a declaration. I want viewers to recognize the difference between hoping someone else will confirm your worth and knowing it for yourself. I also hope women of color feel the care in how they are seen. The film gives them beauty, strength, softness, and authority without asking them to explain any of it. Ultimately, I want every viewer to leave with the same message: love should never require you to abandon yourself.
What’s coming up next for you, and is there anything else you’d like fans to know?
The “WORTHY” album and “WORTHY: A Guided Meditation” are both available now, and on November 4 I will present “The WORTHY Experience” live at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. The concert is the next chapter of the world introduced in the video, brought to life with my band and special guests. Beyond that, I am continuing to develop music, visuals, and live experiences that bridge my life as a recording artist with the healing work that has changed me personally. I am building this independently, so every stream, share, ticket, and message of support truly helps carry the vision forward.
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