Roy Valdegria is a guitar player from Mexico whose passion and drive have kept him playing rock for a long time. Having achieved success in Spain with his track “Essencia”, Rodrigo is in a good place, both musically and spiritually. He also had many good things to say about Drooble and how it’s helping him with the challenging task of promotion! Read on…

How did you grow up to become the musician and composer you are today?

It is mainly due to Enrique Bunbury, as a child I listened to him … It is one of my main influences and the artists that I admire the most. Since I had my first guitar I never took a music class, I did not consider it necessary. I just took my guitar, I searched for videos on YouTube and started on this difficult and self-taught path.
When I already had a few chords dominated by guitar, I felt the need to start with my own compositions at 12 years of age.

Over the years, I had the opportunity to play with several former schoolmates and some friends and all that has been part of what I am today and present in my songs. In the same way the recording of my canciones. I’ve taken him alone all the time. Today I dedicate myself to listen to the authentic Rock & Roll, now I’m
rediscovering bands He considered me a self-taught person and very persistent and I will continue to be. These factors and more are part of my current affairs.

How do you find the drive and inspiration to keep going all this time?

It’s a matter of ambition, I always want to keep improving, become a higher quality composer and musician. You can always do things better and in new ways is one of the main reasons motivations and reasons why I keep making music In terms of creativity, it is a lake that flows naturally and presents itself or it does not appear that easy. I intend to continue this for a long time.

What is it about rock music that you really love?

I love rock, it gives me excitement every time I hear a powerful riff. I always liked rock from the 90’s until 2006. But now I love listening to bands like “Black Pistol Fire”
and “Felipe el Hombre”, these are new bands with great music.

How is your local music scene in your perspective? Do you feel like you belong there?

Mexico by itself represents cultural diversity, from my point of view in Mexico the musical genres that dominate the scene are not my taste and I do not know about them, but I respect the taste of each person. I feel fortunate to live in Mexico as there are excellent artists from which you can learn and admire them, and there are always people willing to hear new music. Mexico is a country that does not give you the opportunity, you have to create it.

What is your all-time favorite record and how did it change you as an artist?

Having achieved that my music is on Spotify and all the digital platforms and see how my Single “Esencia” was heard in Spain by many people was an unbeatable motivation, That’s how “Esencia” became my most important song.

What are your favorite software and hardware tools for music production?

I’ve always said that less is more. Regarding Software, I use Adobe Audition, Audacity and iZotope. As for hardware, I just need a PC, a Microphone, and a Guitar Pedal, I want my music to sound as direct and natural as possible.

What is your biggest musical goal?

For the moment, my first disc is my goal. The most ambitious goal I have is to record a record in Sonic Rach in U.S. Recognize Mexico for its cultural and musical diversity and do the same with Europe. I want to get involved in culture and music and transfer it to my future productions.

How has being on Drooble helped you as a musician?

It has been important, especially in terms of the musical promotion, which I consider most difficult. But the Drooble platform is great support and means to reach more people. All artists must take Drooble into account and I only have to thank the entire Drooble team!