Check Yo Ponytail Alumus and reigning Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, has announced the release of her much anticipated LP, Just Be Free that will debut June 17th, and coincides with the airing of Season 2 of FUSE TV’s hit reality show, “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce.” This will be Freedia’s first official album, and features ten new tracks of energy-fueled electro bounce to be released on her own label, Queen Diva Music. Collaborating with New Orleans producer, BlaqNMilD, along with Oakland producer Thomas McElroy, the Queen Diva was intent on making an album about being ‘free to be yourself,’ and from the sound of her first single Explode, she’s done just that.

Explode, which premiered on Rolling Stone today, certainly maintains those big bounce samples and sounds synonymous with booty shaking and the Queen Diva. Freedia notes, “I wanted my first project to be just me–doing what I do best! But please believe I’ll have some remixes and surprises coming soon.” Teasing us with forthcoming remixes, the guessing game begins of which all-star producer will grace this track with a fresh rendition. This is definitely the Freedia we’ve come to know and love whose powerful performance always garners new fans. The recent passing of her mother has inspired her to celebrate her freedom more than ever. Freedia comments, “We live in a society where we have a lot of liberties. I wanted to make a record that would make people dance and liberate their souls.” Finally, “it’s about knowing my mom (who passed away in April after a long battle with cancer) isn’t suffering anymore. I know she’s waiting for me on the other side.” We’re excited to hear more tracks from her first official release that drops June 17th. Stream her new track below and make sure to catch her the same night on Fuse for the premiere of Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce!