Conya Doss interview on Colourful Radio 13-Jun-2021

Conya Dossâ 9th LP, âThrough Rose-Colored Glasses,â reflects constant duality in its meaning.
Doss states. “âŠ..For me, generally, the term means perceiving everything as great, and focusing on the positives in every situation. On the other hand, it can also be viewed as giving the perception that all is great but when we look completely THROUGH the beautiful rose-colored glasses, we find a mesh of complexities and imperfections. Often such an outlook is necessary in order to cope…â.
This project is a culmination of all of the above. The first single, âNot Trading You,â consisting of smooth rhythmic midtempo vibes, shows that despite the ups and downs of a relationship, the good outweighs the bad. Consistent with this concept is âLong Haulâ (Antione Amalbert on Trumpet), which demonstrates unconditional love no matter what. The song âIt Ainât Easyâ featuring the incomparable Eric Roberson, focuses on the strength of two people who realize that relationships are not always perfect or easy to build, but love rules all and is worth it.
Conversely, Seeing things only ‘Through Rose-Colored Glasses’ may not be in our best interest. Sometimes it is necessary to see things just as they are. Occasionally with open communication and transparency, things could possibly turn around. This leads to Conya’s second single from this LP entitled âWishful Thinking,â featuring B. Golden. “Wishful Thinking” is a feel-good groove that demonstrates that things are exactly how we see them, whether or not we accept it. Another song that draws parallels is âSand Castlesâ featuring OsKeyz, which stresses that all relationships have been built on a solid foundation.
Other standout songs are âCome on and Get this Love,â âHappy Valleyâ featuring OsKeyz, âShow Meâ featuring Lin Rountree. These grooves are so funky, you will inevitably either bob your head or repeat the hooks. âBlack is Beautifulâ provides creative songwriting letting us know that no matter what negative portrayals of black people, Conya reiterate in her messaging that black people always have and will continue to a strong, resilient people . âFunnyâ featuring the talented Micki Miller is another soulfully jazzy tune encouraging others to be patient and true love will present itself right on time. Doss, Myron Davis, and Rodney Jones serve as the main producers on âThrough Rose-Colored Glassesâ in addition to producers B. Golden Micki Miller.