BIG FREEDIA RELEASES ‘CENTRAL CITY’ ALBUM FEATURING LIL WAYNE, CIARA, FAITH EVANS, KELLY PRICE, & MORE
New Orleans, LA | June 23, 2023 – Big Freedia, the Queen Diva of Bounce, makes a triumphant return with her first album in nine years, 'Central City,' releasing today via her label Queen Diva (ADA Worldwide).
'Central City' arrives as a testament to Big Freedia's unwavering commitment to her roots, her city, and the transformative power of music. It proudly embraces the intersections of Pride and Black Music Month, solidifying its status as an essential work that celebrates and uplifts diverse communities.
This long-awaited album features an all-star lineup of guest artists, including Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Ciara, Kelly Price, Boyfriend, Kamaiyah, Sonyae, and The Soul Rebels. Together, they contribute to the eclectic and vibrant soundscapes that Big Freedia has meticulously crafted for 'Central City.'
Transporting listeners to the bustling streets of New Orleans, Big Freedia's 'Central City' seamlessly weaves a tapestry of musical influences. “This album is like walking through the streets of New Orleans,” says Freedia, reminiscing on the people and places that make the city magical. “From Josephine to Melpomene, to Calliope and Magnolia. To Second and D to Third and G, Central City is all the places in between. This is the sound of Uptown New Orleans. It’s the people, the food, the culture, and the music. It’s a mixture of Black history, with a little bit of French, and that voodoo that creates a unique gumbo. And everybody wants a taste.”
Big Freedia Tour Dates:
6/23: Brooklyn, NY at Ladyland Festival
6/24: San Francisco, CA at Great Northern Pink Block Party
6/25: Denver, CO at Denver Pride
7/13: Chicago, IL at Millennium Park
7/15: Detroit, MI at Soundboard at Motor City Casino Hotel
7/20: Asheville, NC at The Grey Eagle
7/21: Knoxville, TN at The Bijou Theatre
7/22: Memphis, TN at Growlers
7/23: Little Rock, AR at Black Pride
7/28: Napa, CA at Blue Note Jazz Festival
8/4: Newport Jazz Festival
8/5: Montgomery, NY at City WInery
8/19: Charlotte, NC at Charlotte Pride
8/25: Columbus, OH at Wonderbus Music and Arts Festival
In addition to promoting 'Central City,' the Queen Diva just launched a new original series, 'Big Freedia Means Business’, with her longtime partners at FUSE. The show provides a captivating glimpse into Big Freedia's prolific entrepreneurial endeavors. With her fearless drive and relentless work ethic, Big Freedia continues to make strides in various ventures, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
Furthermore, visuals and even more new music are already in the works, promising an immersive and dynamic artistic experience for Big Freedia's fans. With her unparalleled energy and boundary-pushing creativity, Big Freedia's forthcoming projects are sure to captivate audiences worldwide.
But in the greater scheme of things, Big Freedia hopes her voice and platform as an unapologetically authentic artist will inspire, especially at a time when the rights of LGBTQ+ people are under constant attack. Through her music, performances, and relentless advocacy, Big Freedia continues to be a beacon of inclusivity and acceptance.
LISTEN TO CENTRAL CITY HERE: https://bigfreedia.lnk.to/CentralCity
About Big Freedia:
Known as the larger-than-life ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music, Big Freedia is a nationally recognized hip-hop artist, TV personality and cultural influencer. Most recently she made headline news for her feature on Beyoncé’s Grammy-Award winning single, “Break My Soul,” released in 2022.
In addition to releasing her own critically acclaimed EPs, ‘3rd Ward Bounce’ (2018), ‘Louder’ (2020), and ‘Big Diva Energy’ (2021), Big Freedia, also known as the Queen of New Orleans Bounce, also appeared on numerous high profile projects, including Beyoncé’s Grammy award-winning, “Formation,” and on Drake’s “Nice For What,” where she brings her distinctive voice and signature catchphrases to all her work. Last year, she covered “Judas” on Lady Gaga’s Born this Way The Tenth Anniversary album (2021).
Big Freedia’s ascension in the music industry was chronicled over six seasons in the highly rated reality show, ‘Big Freedia Bounces Back’ from 2011-2016 on Fuse TV. Currently, she is filming a brand new series, ‘Big Freedia Means Business,’ chronicling Freedia’s triumphs in music, business and life that will debut in the summer of 2023 on Fuse.
Big Freedia is known for her infectious energy and personality. In 2019, she was the official host for the Met Gala IG Live Stream Red Carpet event and a host of 2021's Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve TV celebration. Known by her fans as the “Queen Diva,” Big Freedia is a loud and proud advocate for racial and gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.
In 2021, Big Freedia was honored as one of Ebony’s Power 100 and she has appeared on Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, NPR, The Breakfast Club, The Problem with Jon Stewart, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Real. Her critically acclaimed 2015 memoir, God Save the Queen Diva (Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster) was released in paperback in 2020.
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