""After everything I've been through, today I feel more like myself than ever, and this song is exactly that: a fearless affirmation of who I am.""
""When you take a word that has historically been used to hurt you and make it your own, you take away the power of those who used it against you.""
""Perro is about that: about redefining words from a place of desire, from a place of security, from a place of play. It's a way of saying, 'I'm no longer defined by what you wanted me to be; I define myself.'""
José Alfredo, a Puerto Rican gay pop star, has gained newfound self-assurance reflected in his music. His latest album, Mercurio Retrógrado, features the empowering anthem 'Perro,' which reclaims a derogatory term used against gay men. Alfredo expresses that the song represents a fearless affirmation of his identity. He emphasizes redefining hurtful words and embracing his sexuality, showcasing a playful and confident attitude in both lyrics and visuals.
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