Big Freedia
Pressing Onward
- Queen Diva Music
- 14 tracks
New Orleans bounce icon Big Freedia today released her debut gospel album, Pressing Onward. Freedia began singing in her church choir at age 10. The album, whose title comes from NOLA’s Pressing Onward Baptist Church, features guest appearances by Billy Porter, K. Michelle, Dawn Richard and Tamar Braxton. The new gospel album follows the untimely death in May of Freedia’s partner Devon Hurst.
“I’ve been waiting my whole career to make this album,” Big Freedia stated. “The church always spoke to me: the drama, the choir, and the attire. We are in uncertain times, I’m hoping fans can get some faith and hope– from this album.
“Losing my partner Devon so suddenly changed everything. This album started as a message of healing for the world—but now, it’s me who’s holding on to the music for strength. I’m pourin’ my heart into every beat, every word, and leaning on the love of my family, friends, and fans to keep me movin’ forward. ‘Pressing Onward’ means more than ever now.”