Tr3s Exclusive: Christian Chávez Sings for 'Libertad'

By Michael Lopez

RBD's popularity has surged since the group broke up two years ago. Although there isn't exactly a “reunion” in the works, two of the Mexican pop group's most popular members, Christian Chávez and Anahi, are teaming up for a new single. Set to be released on Tuesday, “Libertad” is real passion project for Christian, as he explained to Tr3s this week.

“I’m really happy about the song,” Chávez said. “I wrote it a year ago with Samo. We wanted it to be a new anthem for freedom of speech.”

Yes, he's talking about THAT Samo. Camila’s smooth vocalist has been friends with Christian for years and actually contributed several songs to his 2010 Almas Transparentes album.

“Samo is one of my best friends,” Chávez said.

Christian also included Anahi on the track. The novela star added some high-profile harmonies to “Libertad.”

“With Anahi, it was meant to be. Her voice with mine, it just worked great!" Chávez said. "When I showed the song to her, she was so excited. She was like ‘Let’s Do It!’”

Of course, “Libertad” isn’t just about having great voices behind the mic. According to Christian, the song's lyrics are about freedom and the importance of speaking out about who you are.

“[‘Libertad’] stands for freedom of speech and it stands for gay rights," he said. "I wrote it with a strong message of being yourself.”

Christian plans to continue that theme on his next album.

“This is definitely a bridge song," he said. "It is like a little preview about what will be on my next album.”

You can hear “Libertad” for yourself when it arrives on iTunes Tuesday, March 22. And Christian promised plenty of other news and tidbits for his dedicated Twitter followers within the next few weeks.

Are you excited about Christian and Anahi’s new duet? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

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