IN CONVERSATION WITH LUNAY
interview by JANA LETONJA
Puerto Rican artist and global heartthrob LUNAY has become one of the defining voices of the Latin urban generation, effortlessly merging chart-topping music with a growing presence in fashion and culture. Emerging from Corozal, Puerto Rico, he broke through with the viral phenomenon ‘Soltera’, which went on to surpass one billion streams in its remix with Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee. As he prepares to release his next EP in February, Lunay enters a new era, one shaped by artistic growth, personal reinvention, and an expanding creative footprint that now spans Paris Fashion Week, the British Fashion Awards, and collaborations with designer Willy Chavarria. Equal parts musician and style icon, Lunay continues to redefine what it means to lead with both sound and vision.
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How would you describe this new era of Lunay compared to where you started?
This era feels more intentional and more confident. When I first started, everything was happening fast and I was learning in real time, but now I feel more centered, with the same drive and a much clearer vision of who I am and what I want to represent. I know my sound, my identity, my voice, and I’m not afraid to evolve.
What emotions or experiences shaped the sound of this new song, ‘Ojalá’?
‘Ojalá’ came from a place of being completely in love and wanting to hold onto that feeling. After taking time to grow creatively and really evolve my sound, I came back with more clarity and intention. I wanted the record to feel emotionally raw but still modern and replayable, something that hits you in the heart but you still want to play again and again.
Your breakout hit ‘Soltera’ became a global phenomenon. How do you reflect on that moment now, years later?
I look back at ‘Soltera’ with a lot of gratitude because it changed my life and introduced me to the world. But it also taught me something important. A moment can be huge, but what matters is what you build after it. I’ll always be proud of that chapter, but I’m focused on building something even bigger, deeper, and more lasting as an artist.
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You’ve collaborated with so many major names in Latin music. How do those collaborations influence your creative confidence?
Those collaborations gave me experience, confidence, and a higher standard for myself. When you work with legends and with artists at the top of the game, you learn discipline and you learn how to deliver. It also pushes me to make sure my identity is always present in everything I create.
This new song feels like a reset moment. What are you most excited for fans to hear or understand about you now?
I’m excited for people to hear my growth and artistic evolution. I think fans are going to feel a new level of emotion and maturity in my music, and I want them to understand that I’m entering a new chapter with purpose. This is me stepping into my next era fully, and I’m just getting started.
Fashion has become a major part of your identity and you recently walked and performed for Willy Chavarria at Paris Fashion Week. How do music and fashion speak to each other in your life?
For me, music and fashion go together because they both come from identity. I’ve always cared about how I express myself, not just through sound, but through presence. Walking for Willy Chavarria in Paris last year was unforgettable, and getting to perform during the AW26 show made it even more special because it brought both worlds together in one moment. His work has meaning behind it, and it showed me I can move through different worlds while staying true to myself.
Your style has evolved a lot since your early career. What does fashion allow you to express that music sometimes can’t?
Fashion helps me step into confidence. It’s not just about looking good, it’s about feeling aligned with who you are and where you’re going. When you’re an artist, people see you before they hear you, so I love that fashion gives me the chance to set the tone and show a stronger version of myself.
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Growing up in Puerto Rico, how did your environment shape your taste, both sonically and visually?
Puerto Rico shaped everything for me. The rhythm is in the streets and the culture is naturally musical, so that became part of my sound from the beginning. Visually, growing up there gave me personality and purpose, because we come from a place that’s proud, expressive, and full of energy.
Soccer, fashion, and music all play big roles in your life. What connects those worlds for you?
At the core, it’s culture. Soccer, music, and fashion are all part of how we grow up, how we represent, and how we connect with each other. It’s all passion, just expressed in different ways.
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As Latin urban music continues to evolve globally, where do you see your place in that movement?
I see myself as part of the generation that keeps pushing Latin music forward while staying true to the roots. I want to represent Puerto Rico with pride, but also bring versatility and growth to the sound. My goal is to keep evolving and keep showing that Latin music can be limitless.
How do you stay grounded while moving between massive stages, fashion capitals, and global attention?
I stay grounded by staying connected to my roots and the people who knew me before all of this. My family keeps me focused and Puerto Rico keeps me humble.
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shirt DUNHILL
pants TORISHEJU
shoes MANOLO BLAHNIK
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TEAM CREDITS
talent LUNAY
photography and creative direction ALEJANDRA LOAIZA
styling ALIYAH SEMILLANO
makeup GILLIAN CAMPBELL
hair ALBERTO NAZARIO GUZMÁN
styling assistants MISZA LAMOVSKY and CLARA PINEL-FÉRÉOL
light assistant LEÓN FERNANDES
production INSOUCIANT TV
executive producer LEA DUPEYRON
producers MINA CHATENAY and MAXIME ALLOUCHE
retouching ALINA EFIMOVA
editor TIMI LETONJA
editorial director and interview JANA LETONJA
