Big Freedia: I Pray (And I Push)

Call & Response

In the final episode of this season, Adia is joined by “Queen of Bounce” Big Freedia. From Beyoncé to Kesha, Freedia’s collaborations proudly reflect her upbringing in New Orleans, and the spirit of the church that resides in her. Adia and Freedia talk about what it means to be insistent on pursuing liberation, the relationship between good food and good music, and the power of community. Thank you for joining us in another season of leaning into the blues. For the playlist of songs curated for this week’s episode visit: https://bit.ly/cr-freedia

/ Music In This Week's Episode /

Roy Ayers Ubiquity, “Everybody Loves The Sunshine”

Beyoncé, “Get Me Bodied”

The Jacksons, “Blame It On The Boogie”

Big Freedia (feat. Jake Shears and Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph), “Not Today”

Tank and the Bangas (feat. Big Freedia), “Big”

Missy Elliott, “Bomb Intro/Pass That Dutch”

Robert Johnson, “Sweet Home Chicago”

/ Show Notes /

Big Freedia’s latest EP is “Big Diva Energy,” available now.

Adia and Freedia talk about her cover of Lady Gaga’s “Judas” for the 10th anniversary of “Born This Way.”

Adia mentions Freedia’s documentary on gun violence in New Orleans, “Freedia Got A Gun,” streaming now on Peacock.

Freedia says “Calling My Name” by Hezekiah Walker is the song that’s giving her life and light right now.

/ Credits /

Call & Response is a Sonos show produced by work x work: Scott Newman, Jemma Rose Brown, Adia Victoria, Ann Marie Awad and Daniel Rayzel. Our engineer is Sam Bair of The Relic Room.