{"id":1182,"date":"2021-10-02T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-02T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2021\/2021\/10\/02\/big-freedia-brings-high-energy-to-brooklyn-steel\/"},"modified":"2021-10-02T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-02T13:00:00","slug":"big-freedia-brings-high-energy-to-brooklyn-steel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2021\/2021\/10\/02\/big-freedia-brings-high-energy-to-brooklyn-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Freedia Brings High Energy to Brooklyn Steel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New Orleans bounce artist, Big Freedia, performed with her usual thunderous energy at Brooklyn Steel<\/a> on Monday, September 27th. Bounce music is known to be raucous and high energy and Big Freedia did not disappoint, as she showed up with her signature aplomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As with my other musicians, Big Freedia’s touring schedule had been on hiatus for the better part of two years. Many in the crowd mentioned that they had been looking forward to this show for quite some time and it reflected in the crowd’s atmosphere, as their eagerness to witness the pioneer of bounce music was palpable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A 20-year veteran of the bounce music scene in New Orleans, Big Freedia rose to mainstream prominence with vocal cameos on Beyonce’s “Formation<\/a>” and Drake’s “Nice For What<\/a>“, two massive hits that exposed her to a wider audience. But, unbeknownst to many is that Post-Hurricane Katrina, Freedia has been known as one of the biggest voices in the regional bounce music scene and maintains and extremely devoted fanbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Despite not performing regularly for almost two years, her stage presence has not waned. Right after getting on stage Freedia immediately began flying through several tracks across her several EPs & albums at bone-rattling volume, as she performed nonstop for several records. All the more astounding as she, along with five backup dancers, frenetically went though their choreography. It’s rare to see a performer with such intensity across any genre, but Big Freedia exemplified the spirit and movement of bounce music for a hungry audience. She didn’t let up and neither did the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Freedia is undoubtedly tied to her home state and her success only means more exposure for the region. What was once considered to be a niche regional sound is now being performed for large audiences in major markets. And Big Freedia displayed why it deserves its recognition, and why New Orleans is still a city to be reckoned with musically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was not a one-off show for Big Freedia, she will continue touring throughout United States, with more information on her upcoming tour dates available here<\/a>. Be sure to take a look at the full photo gallery down below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n