Big Freedia is back and ‘bigga’ than ever: The beloved New Orleans icon’s latest album, central cityis now out.
First full release of Freedia since 2014 as long as free Several of her famous friends also guest star, including Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Ciara, Kelly Price and more. The album also showcases Freedia blending her signature bounce style with the vibrant energy of hip-hop, a soup she dubs “Bigga Bounce.” pre order In progress.
“Bounce has gone through many iterations — from Triggerman, to Sissy, to Cash Money Bounce,” Freedia explained in a press statement. “But my new album I’m calling Bigga Bounce. Welcome to central city, y’all, I’m here to pay homage to my city, my roots, hip hop, and the art of creating new sounds. “
central city Includes singles “Bigfoot”, “Central City Freestyle” and “100 Dollar Bill” With Ciara as the main character. Below is the full streaming transcript.
This summer, Freedia will also play several shows throughout North America, including the Re:SET concert series, where she will be opening for LCD Soundsystem.Check out the full date list below and get your tickets here.
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central city Track list:
01. Central City Freestyle
02. Big Time (feat. Kamaiyah)
03. Throw it back
04. Motivate Ya (feat. Kelly Price)
05. Pop that
06. Bigfoot
07. El Niño (feat. Lil Wayne and Boyfriend)
08. The $100 Bill (feat. Ciara)
09. Peto Interlude
10. Booty like a drummer
11. You Already Know (feat. Sonyae)
12. Bitch You Want (feat. Faith Evans)
13. Life Lessons
14. Baby Nora
15. Gin in my system
16. Voodoo Magic (feat. The Soul Rebels)
Big Freedia 2023 tour dates:
06/24 – San Francisco, CA @ Pink Block Party
06/25 – Denver, CO @ DenverPride
07/01 – Roskilde, Denmark @ Roskilde Festival
07/07 – Vienna, France @ Vienna Jazz Festival
07/15 – Detroit, MI @ Motor City Casino Hotel
07/20 – Asheville, NC @ Gray Eagles
07/21 – Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theater
07/22 – Memphis, TN @ Growlers
07/23 – Little Rock, Arkansas @Little Rock Black Pride
07/28 – Napa, CA @ Blue Note Jazz Festival
08/04 – Newport, RI @ Newport Jazz Festival
08/05 – Montgomery, NY @ City Winery
08/19 – Charlotte, NC @CharlottePride
08/25 – Columbus, OH @ Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival