VOLUME, WILDNESS & FREEDOM: A CONVERSATION WITH CAMI
ISSUE JUNIO 2025
Cami, Dyson
Starring Cami (@cami) wearing GUCCI, FERRAGAMO & DOLCE & GABBANA
Editor-in-chief: Alejandro Acero (@alexacerov)
Photographer: Khristio (@khristio)
Photography assistant: Ernesto Ayala (@ernestoayalae), Santiago Becerril (@becerock)
Styling: Alejandro Acero, Select Ishtar (@selectified)
Production: Kevin Gorian (@kevingorian), Dani MJ (@la.danisela)
Make Up: Paulo Román (@jpaulrrmakeup)
Hair: Hiram Hernández (@hiramhair)
Written by: Daniela MJ (@la.danisela)
Intro: Select Ishtar (@selectified)
PR Talent: NONA Agency (@_nonagency)
In a world full of limitations, speaking about freedom is complex—tugging endlessly between surrender and resistance. Cami, our proud June cover star at The Walk, moves through a landscape guided by impulse, empowered by the physicality and self-determination that her hair grants her with every step.
In this exclusive interview, Cami stretches the limits of her artistic vision into uncharted territory, shedding preconceptions and judgment. And, alongside Dyson, she takes control of her own story.
1. What does it mean to you to “take control” of your image, your art, and your narrative in a career where so many voices try to steer you?
Over the past 2 or 3 years, I’ve experienced firsthand the tension between taking control and honoring my craft through creative freedom. That spirit speaks loudly to me—it shows me paths. It’s impossible not to listen, and even harder not to follow. Giving myself that permission has been an act of virtue in an industry that often pushes us toward predefined ideas of success. I know from experience how easy it is to try to fit into what others expect of you. But I also know how powerful it is to remain loyal to your own voice. I like to think of myself as clay: something that can be molded again and again. That’s what art is—emotion transforming into melody, rhythm, image. Today, I shape all of that with my hands and my mind, balancing freedom with discipline. Listening, following, demanding of myself. That mix has led me to creative places that are entirely my own.
2. Your fans describe this new era as “bold and brutal”—a metamorphosis that defies expectations and redefines your artistic essence. In this transformation, where did you find inspiration?
Inspiration has come from my senses, my pleasures, from what makes me feel alive. The color green, for example, connects me deeply to nature. Storms were also a major influence on this latest record. We recorded in Mexico during the rainy season, and the sky became a huge source of inspiration. I try to awaken my mind from a primitive place—that’s where the images and ideas appear. Music is an energy that manifests almost instantly when I’m in the right space. I don’t need to be euphoric or emotionally perfect. Even in moments of anguish, I return to the basics: touch, scent, taste, physical pleasure—and from there I find the spiritual one, which is creation.
3. Anna Vol. 2 seems to have opened new creative landscapes. What horizons do you feel are still waiting to be crossed?
I’m not sure yet what those horizons are—I’ll discover them when I get there. But right now, I feel free, driven by an unstoppable urge to explore. I’m 28, and my curiosity keeps sharpening. I’m excited by not knowing, and by the thrill of continuing to search.
4. Looking back—from your beginnings to today—how would you describe the evolution of your personal style and the lessons you've learned along the way?
When I began this journey, I had no idea what it truly involved. I just knew I wanted to sing. I was 18 or 19, and I couldn’t have imagined the level of exposure or the intensity of the job. For me, music is the closest thing to God. It’s an energy I chose to follow without knowing exactly what that meant. Life was my university. I learned while everything was happening, fast and unfiltered. Fame came suddenly, but I’ve embraced every stage. I’m not ashamed of my metamorphosis—on the contrary, it surprises me and makes me proud. I’m an artist, a writer, a creator of worlds. Today I work with both freedom and discipline, and that has taught me to deeply respect my craft.
5. Throughout your career, your hair has been more than just a physical trait—it’s been a symbol and a form of expression. How has your relationship with these feminine symbols evolved, and what do they represent for you today as a woman?
For a long time, my hair was a kind of signature. I wore it very long, and people constantly told me not to cut it—sometimes even in threatening ways. But my relationship with it was emotionally heavy. When I finally cut it, it felt like I was shedding a weight—literally and symbolically. Hair holds energy. It’s part of you, but it’s not who you are. Now I see it as an extension, something that can change whenever I want. I care for it with rituals, cleanse it with intention, and let it be. It’s just another way to express myself, like music. I also believe hair carries context—and when that context has caused pain, sometimes it needs to be released. I love my hair: its texture, its volume, its wildness. I love playing with it, transforming it, letting it be free—just like me.
6. They say true beauty lies in the details we don’t always see. What is that beauty secret you hold close as a personal ritual?
My most sacred ritual is the shower. It’s my grounding space. I love bathing with salt, reciting mantras, speaking to my body and my hair. There was a time when the shower was a place of panic and anxiety, but little by little I transformed it into something healing. Now it’s the moment I connect with my body—my “suit,” as I like to call it. It’s an act of presence, of respect, of love. That’s my true beauty secret: to honor my body every day, in the simplest and deepest of ways.