Big Freedia announces first full-lenth album in 9 years

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Big Freedia‘s new single, “Bigfoot,” dropped Friday, but there’s more music to be heard from the New Orleans bounce artist. The star is slated to release an album next month, which will include 16 tracks and features from Lil Wayne, Ciara, Faith Evans, Kelly Price and more.

Dubbed Central City, Freedia’s new album will mark her first full-length project since 2014’s Just Be Free.

“Bounce has been through many iterations—from Triggerman to Sissy to Cash Money Bounce—but my new album is something I call Bigga Bounce,” Freedia said in a statement, per Variety. “Welcome to Central City, y’all, where I pay homage to my city, my roots, hip-hop, and to the art of creating a new sound.”

Freedia also has a docuseries on the way that will follow her as she navigates personal relationships, touring and new business ventures, including a hotel, cannabis, and beauty and fragrance lines.

The eight-part docuseries, titled Big Freedia Means Business, will premiere in the U.S. on June 7 at 7 p.m. PT via FUSE and FUSE+. Those in the U.K. can tune in to WOW Presents Plus June 8 at 3 a.m. BST.

A few weeks later, Freedia’s Central City album will make its debut on streaming services, dropping June 23.