Central City

In the near-decade since Big Freedia last dropped a new album, her influence on music has only grown. The world felt the presence of the Queen Diva on hit singles by Beyoncé, Drake, and Kesha, while many saw her guest on must-see TV shows like *RuPaul\'s Drag Race All Stars*. With the vibrant *Central City*, she reclaims control of her beloved New Orleans bounce while bringing some incredible features from the likes of Faith Evans and Lil Wayne into her fabulous musical world. Kelly Price brings a throwback chorus to the poppy “Motivate Ya,” while Kamaiyah gives in to the signature Mannie Fresh vibes of “Big Tyme.” Ciara fans will definitely gravitate to “$100 Bill,” which transitions from its sleek R&B beginning into a signature club groove. Naturally, Freedia shines all on her own without her impressive guest list, getting the crowd sweaty and hype with the booming cuts “Central City Freestyle” and “Booty Like a Drummer.”

The New Orleans bounce icon takes a victory lap on her long-awaited second album, one of the most effective party-starting records of the year.

Almost a decade after the release of her official full-length debut, the mainstream face of New Orleans bounce Big Freedia, queen diva, issued the long-awaited sophomore set Central City.

After a feature on Beyoncé’s Break My Soul, the best-known name in bounce is back with an album of bass-laden beasts, star guests and surprisingly musical moments