Anna-Carina Woitschack: Jungle Camp was “a unique adventure”

Anna-Carina Woitschack (32) released her new album “Adventure Lust” on August 22nd. In an interview with the news agency Spot on News, the singer and ex- “DSDS” candidate reveals why her new work fits her current mood, how she looks back on the adventure jungle camp and which colleague particularly appreciates in the hit industry.

Anna-Carina Woitschack: For me, whole life is a huge adventure. Especially in my life, boredom has never arisen in recent years. Something new is constantly happening and I have the feeling that every phase brings something exciting.

Woitschack: The jungle camp this year was definitely one of the largest. There you reach your absolute boundaries – physically and mentally. It is an adventure that cannot be booked in any travel agency. This experience was really unique and remains unforgettable.

Woitschack: Yes, absolutely. It is actually my first album without ballads. That just fits perfectly with my current phase of life, in which I am full of energy. The songs were created piece by piece, and this time there was no space for something melancholic. Instead, I only wanted to record happy, positive titles – as I feel at the moment.

Woitschack: Very. As I said, it was one of the greatest adventures of my life. There are a lot of things for 16 days that are a matter of course in everyday life: good food, enough to drink, contact with your loved ones. There are also cold, moisture, sleep deprivation and the mental stress. This experience made it clear to me again how much you can actually do if you have to.

Woitschack: Of course there were mixed opinions – that was clear to me in advance, because the jungle camp polarized. But in fact the feedback was mostly very positive. Many fans accompanied me on this trip, supported me and kept me in the camp for a long time. In the end it was seventh, which I was very happy about. I am still in contact with many fellow campaigns – via social media, but also personally. Pierre Sanoussi bliss was recently at one of my concerts in Berlin.

Woitschack: On the whole, most of them were sympathetic to me. But of course it is like in real life or in everyday work: there are colleagues with them just work well with them – and others with whom you may also go to an after -work drink afterwards.

Woitschack: I doubt whether I am a jungle camp legend (laughs). For me it was a unique adventure and I got to know my fears completely new there. Before that, I was not even aware that I had such a pronounced fear of space and heights. Should I ever take part again, I would have to face this fear in everyday life.

Woitschack: Jay is not only an estimated colleague, but now also a good friend. He is a person who polarizes – the more curious I was as he really is. He is very warm, determined, creative and musical behind the scenes. He writes many songs himself and puts a lot of attention into detail. When he played the demo to “you, you & I”, I was immediately thrilled – that was exactly the song we had to record together.

Woitschack: I have a very good connection to my “traitor colleague” Vincent Groß. We see ourselves regularly at events and are also in close contact privately. He is one of the most loyal and warmest colleagues I know. I also appreciate legends like Bata Illic. He is a role model for me because he has been successful for so many years and has remained authentic.

Woitschack: Of course you are traveling around an album – and I find it as a big privilege to do that. This is not a matter of course in today’s world. This includes a motivated team, many people who live and support my dream. I am grateful to have so many appearances and at the same time try not to let my loved ones neglect. We often connect both – my parents are regularly at concerts, and my father was able to travel again during the last appearances. Work and private life are not strictly separated for me anyway: I live my job with passion, and you can’t just “switch off” that.

Woitschack: Yes, in short. Together with my friend I will spend a few days in Italy, just enjoy land and its people. After that it goes on: there is a Christmas tour and many open-air appearances. For me it doesn’t get boring – after the album is before the next project.