Social influencer and artist Johnny Valentine chatted about his latest endeavors, which include new music.
“Things have been moving smoothly for me,” he admitted. “I am fortunate and grateful for that. There are always ups and downs but I’m fortunate to have a very smooth sailing. I am excited for the future because there are a lot of cool things coming up,” he said.
New York City Football Club collaboration
Most recently, he revealed that he was in New York for a collaboration with the New York City Football Club for the MLS, whose home field right now is Yankee Stadium.
“They invited me out and we did some cool things,” he admitted. “I found a mother and her son, and I put them to the ‘kindness test’ and they got rewarded for it. They got upgraded seats, and they got to meet the players and it was the whole cool thing.”
New music in the works
Valentine noted that his time lately has been allocated to music. “I’ve been focusing most of my time on the music,” he said. “I’ve been experimenting with new sounds and writing a lot more of my own music. I’ve been writing the majority of my songs.”
“I think that is important for artists to do that because it brings out authenticity,” he underscored. “I think the fans can hear that and feel that. I think that’s what’s going to differentiate my new music coming out from my older music. I am excited for the world to see it.”
Collaborations with Jared Leto
Valentine shared that his collaborations with Jared Leto (Thirty Seconds to Mars) have been “going great.”
“I would love to get more content in with him. I am excited about that,” he hinted. “We are going to keep it going. We have a new video coming out shortly, which is music-related,” he foreshadowed.
‘Kindness is the most memorable gift’ video
Valentine spoke about the viral success of his video titled “Kindness is the most memorable gift.” “That video was one of the most viral pieces of content that I put out,” he admitted. “Anybody who has ever been alone on their birthday can relate to this video. It happens.”
Favorite mottos to live by
On his favorite mottos to live by, he shared, “Keep moving forward and don’t look back.”
Future plans
Regarding his future plans, he noted that he would like to get back to the gym, for health reasons, especially since he has been taking off. “Also, spending more time with friends and family is key,” he said.
“I would also love to do something every single day that makes me happy,” he noted. “Those are really my plans.”
Stage of his life
On the title of the current chapter of his life, Valentine said, “Secure the bag.” “Also, leading with open arms,” he said.
Success
Regarding his definition of the word success, Valentine said, “A healthy balance between your love, happiness, and your health.”
Message for his fans
For his fans and supporters, Valentine said, “Thank you for joining me on this journey together. I hope to make this journey a lot more exciting in the upcoming years.”
To learn more about social influencer and artist Johnny Valentine, follow him on Instagram and TikTok.