Christian Chávez, known for breaking barriers as one of the first Mexican pop stars to come out with supergroup RBD in 2007, has teamed up with Ecuadorian talent Johann Vera for a special Pride Month release.
The dynamic pair have recorded a new duet version of Vera’s Spanish‑language single Closet, originally released less than a year after Vera came out publicly.
The black‑and‑white music video they released features both artists in coordinated denim outfits, harmonizing heartfelt lyrics about living authentically and overcoming the shadows of the closet.
The emotional finale shows the two performers embracing, singing the powerful line: “I won’t introduce him as a friend anymore. I’m coming out of a closet that never existed.”
As Véra told Remezcla, working with Chávez was “very healing” and “like therapy,” especially because Chávez has been a guiding light in the LGBTQ+ community since his own coming out nearly two decades ago.
Vera emphasized their goal: “We wanted to show a message of support and unity between two people from our community” — a timely reminder during a period when queer rights face renewed threats in some Latin countries .
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The duet transcends music, celebrating intergenerational queer solidarity by connecting Chávez’s historic visibility with Vera’s contemporary journey.
It’s also a celebration of their artistic growth. Vera released his debut EP Nada Importa En Verdad in January and has since launched a men’s underwear line named Duro; he even teases another major release for Pride Month .
Chávez, now in his forties, continues embracing his role as an LGBTQ+ advocate, recently performing his solo EP Sí and the steamy video for “Si Te Hablara De Él” while actively working with organizations like Yaaj México and speaking before Mexico City lawmakers.
Their duet of Closet is more than a song—it’s an anthem that resonates across borders and generations, giving Latin queer individuals a voice and role models who have lived it.
With Pride Month as the backdrop, Chávez and Vera’s collaboration is a rallying cry: be authentic, be united, and let your truth shine.
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