Ricky Martin: 'I Wish I Could Come Out Again'

Ricky Martin will perform soon in Oberhausen, Germany. The famous singer promises his fans an evening of joy and daily escape.

Martin is openly gay. He came out in 2010 via a message on his website. That was a big step for him. Yet he now says he would love to experience it again.

"I wish I could come out once more," Martin says. He means it felt liberating. It was one of the most important moments in his life. He never wants to forget that feeling.

The singer also talks about the Latin-pop hype. In the nineties, Latin-pop became hugely popular worldwide. Martin played a major role in this. His song 'Livin' la Vida Loca' became a global hit.

Now Latin-pop is experiencing another major boom. Artists like Bad Bunny and J Balvin are very popular now. Martin loves seeing this. He is proud of Latin music's global growth.

Martin also speaks about his life as a gay man in the music industry. Once it was difficult being openly gay as a pop star. The industry was not always friendly to LGBTQ+ artists. Fortunately, that has changed now.

"The world has changed," Martin says. "Younger artists can now be themselves much more easily." He finds that a positive development. Yet he warns there is still much work to do. In many countries, LGBTQ+ people are still unsafe.

Martin is also father of four children. He lives with his husband, artist Jwan Yosef. Family life gives him much energy and musical inspiration.

The Oberhausen concert will be a big celebration. Fans can expect classic hits. New material is also on the program. Martin promises an unforgettable evening for everyone.