Big Freedia x SOPHIE Collab EP To Drop June 19th

Both Big Freedia and the late SOPHIE have been groundbreaking architects of the music world for years, building sonic landscapes that redefine what is possible within their respective genres. On June 19th, the duo will release a collaborative 3-song EP that will finally see the light of day after ten years.

May 22nd will see the release of "Blaze That Ass", the first track from the EP.

Written by Big Freedia & SOPHIE (with the latter handling production duties) and birthed from a recording session at SOPHIE's Los Angeles home studio in 2016, the three songs on the forthcoming EP are a celebration of two of music's most distinct creators and a testament to the timeless brilliance of SOPHIE. With Freedia's charisma and skills on the mic and SOPHIE's otherworldly composing and productive skills, the three songs were mostly completed in a single afternoon.

Transporting Big Freedia and her unparalleled NOLA-born bounce to SOPHIE's hyperspace world of ever-morphing avant-garde pop has created something so singular it refines what is possible within the electronic music dancescape.

"Recording with SOPHIE is something I hold even closer to my heart now, especially after her passing," said Freedia. "She was an artist who showed the world that living boldly is your greatest power. With this EP, I want to show the world how loved she was and still is!"

"This collaboration was exciting to Sophie right from the start," said SOPHIE's family. "Freedia's energy and vocal power, a perfect match for her production. Their connection gave us these songs, all of them Sophie loved to play out, and we can't wait to hear them in the club again."

Following today's announcement, and Big Freedia's critically acclaimed 2025 gospel album 'Pressing Onward' ("a vibrant and unabashedly queer take on worship music" - Pitchfork), Freedia will set out on the road for her BIG FREEDOM tour in June. $1 per ticket for headline shows goes to support the Center for Working Families Fund. Full dates below.

Thu, Jun 4 - Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co.

Fri, Jun 5 - Austin, TX - Mohawk Outside

Sat, Jun 6 - Houston, TX - Herman Square Park

Sat, Jun 13 - Albany, NY - Say It Outloud: BIPOC Pride (Washington Park Parade Ground)

Wed, Jun 17 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop

Thu, Jun 18 - Nelsonville, OH - Nelsonville Music Festival

Fri, Jun 19 - Mount Solon, VA - Red Wing Roots Festival

Sun, Jun 21 - Greenfield, MA - Green River Festival (Franklin County Fairgrounds)

Wed, Jun 24 - New York, NY - Blue Note Jazz Festival

Thu, Jun 25 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

Fri, Jun 26 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts

Thu, Jul 16 - Chicago, IL - Outset

Sat, Jul 18 - St. Louis, MO - Music at the Intersection

PHOTO CREDITS - Big Freedia: Hunter Holder; SOPHIE: Charlotte Wales

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