No gimmicks, no fake sets, Agony raps face-to-face, raw and honest. In “Time Is Up”, he slices through silence with icy clarity, riding a razor-sharp beat he crafted himself. Written, produced, mixed, mastered, directed, and edited by A. Manzanilla, the track is a fully handcrafted solo piece. Taken from the 6-track EP “The Calm”, released in 2023, the song still hits with undeniable force. The video, directed by PERSEVERANCE Films And Media, stays glued to his silhouette, each shoulder shift, every glance. He’s alone, but this close-up turns into a weapon. “How am I supposed to be when there ain’t no love”, he throws into the void like a punch. No flashy tricks, just pure impact. And if you think you’ve seen it all, wait for the ending… it just might flip everything. A gem of raw honesty brought to you by Slash Music.
“How am I supposed to be when there ain’t no love” Agony
“Of Dreams and Nightmares”: Real-life chaos, future in flames
Behind Agony is A. Manzanilla, orchestrating everything, artistic direction, music, visuals, post-prod… The man’s a full-on creative powerhouse. As CEO of PERSEVERANCE F.A.M., he carves his own path, solo but fiercely present. His backstory? Wild. Stolen car crash, police helicopters, drive-by shootings… one of the craziest weeks of his life. He speaks about it openly on social media, turning trauma into narrative.
His latest album, “Of Dreams and Nightmares”, released on July 21, 2025, is a beast, 11 tracks that feel like diary pages set ablaze. If you’re looking for something real, raw, and soul-deep, you’ve landed right. Dive into his YouTube channel for a flood of visuals, subscribe, follow, and stay tuned, Agony is just getting started.
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