” It’s only for one count at the end, but any fan of Freedia would recognize it anywhere. You can hear Big Freedia’s ad-libbed lines around 1:10 of Beyonce’s song saying “I did not come to play with you h*es, I came to slay, b*tch!” which echoes part of the chorus: “I slay, I slay, I slay.” It’s an exciting moment for Big Freedia, especially since #ICameToSlay became a popular Twitter hashtag after the song’s release.Īt the end of “Pep Rally” is where you will hear Big Freedia’s voice once more, quoting her single “ Na Who Mad. Big Freedia has already collaborated with RuPaul for the song “Peanut Butter,” has several booty-shaking singles out and stars in their own reality show on Fuse, “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce.” According to an interview in Vogue, there’s even a possibility of Big Freedia going on Beyonce’s upcoming Formation World Tour.
However, there’s an artist featured on both tracks who won’t be flying under the radar for much longer: Big Freedia.īig Freedia can arguably be named the foremost ambassador for “bounce music,” a hip-hop subgenre originating in New Orleans. Meanwhile, Missy Elliot’s new song “Pep Rally” is her most recent hit since last year’s “WTF (Where They From).” Both of these songs were featured during Super Bowl 50, and are getting all the hype they deserve. In 2015, Big Freedia penned her first memoir, Big Freedia: God Save the Queen Diva! on Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster.īig Freedia also lends support to the following charities: Habitat for Humanity, Liberty’s Kitchen, Upturn Arts, Youth Run NOLA, Team Gleason, Louisiana Department of Public Health, Dancing Grounds, Southern University, and Xavier University.Beyonce’s new song “Formation” is definitely the new “Flawless,” a smash-hit single - shirts and iPhone cases carrying the song’s title are being made as I write this.
Big Freedia In 2016, she was featured on Beyonce’s Grammy-winning single, “Formation ” in 2018 on Drake's Nice For What. The docu-series followed the life of a choirboy turned Bounce rapper and remains the highest rated original series on the network.Īs a result of the show, Big Freedia’s became a full-fledged star, releasing her first major label album, 3rd Ward Bounce (Asylum Records) in 2018.
After a series of cult hit singles during the mid 2000’s, Big Freedia was tapped for a reality show, Big Freedia Bounces Back on Fuse TV. One of the first residents to return to New Orleans, her music was considered one of the uniting forces of the ravaged city. Born and raised in New Orleans, Big Freedia is known as the cultural ambassador of Bounce music, a call and response style hip-hop with a rapid-fire beat indigenous to New Orleans.Ī staple on the New Orleans club scene for over a decade, Big Freedia moved to the national stage after Hurricane Katrina.
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