Ricky Martin Goes Gay-Inclusive In 'The Best Thing About Me Is You'

Singer Ricky Martin's first single since coming out gay honors equality.

Martin announce he was gay in a blog post on his website in March and
 then kept mum about the details until the release of his memoir, titled
 Me, in October.

In interviews to promote his book, the Livin' la Vida Loca singer opened
up about his sexuality and why he had denied persistent rumors for
 so long.

He told Oprah Winfrey that living a lie had become “painful”

“I couldn't take it anymore, Oprah,” he said. “It was too painful.”

The gay dad said holding his twins sons – Valentino and Matteo – in his
arms gave him the courage to come out of the closet.

“Before I decided to become a father, I already accepted who I was.
 I was happy with who I was. When I held my children, I said, OK it was
 time to tell the world,” he said.

As he prepares to release his new studio album, titled Music + Soul + Sex,
 Martin continues to embrace his sexuality.

Among the images shown in the album's first music video for the single
 The Best Thing About Me Is You are gay and lesbian couples in
affectionate poses.

“Freedom,” Martin says in the video. “You, me, we're equal.”

BY ON TOP MAGAZINE STAFF