“No one can tell us how to love”

Throughout his two decades of artistic career, Hooker recognized the power of art to connect people. “Since I started my career, I identified that my audience was young, LGBTQIAPN+ and with a strong political discourse. I understood that through my work I could and needed to lend a hand to them. I believe that together we are stronger,” she says.

For the artist, music goes beyond artistic expression, being an instrument of resistance and social transformation. “It is a way to give voice to those who are often silenced and to create a space where everyone can feel seen and heard. By sharing my experiences and struggles through music, I seek to inspire others to come together in search of positive change,” explains Hooker.

Johnny highlights the importance of transforming his shows into places of welcome and freedom for his fans. “When I’m on stage or releasing a song, I feel part of a resistance movement and, as cliché as it may seem, that, for me, is the true meaning of representation. Even facing challenges in a country where LGBT people are constant targets of violence, we remain united by the power of music and art, and that is something that no one can take away from us,” he declares.