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World Of Wonder releases an exclusive first look for Big Freedia Means Business, coming to WOW Presents Plus in June.
Bounce music superstar Big Freedia returns with brand new series, “Big Freedia Means Business”, chronicling Freedia’s triumphs in music, business, and life
The reality TV docu-series showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of the biggest name in Bounce music, as she ventures into the business world by opening her own hotel in New Orleans, an eyewear collection, beauty products, and a cannabis line, all while managing a dedicated team working around her
Produced by award-winning media company World of Wonder, the series will premiere in the UK weekly at 3 am BST from 8th June 2023, exclusively on WOW Presents Plus.
THE FULL DETAILS
Today, multi-award-winning media agency, World of Wonder (WOW) has shared the exclusive first look of the upcoming eight-part docu-series that follows ‘Queen of Bounce’ megastar, Big Freedia. “Big Freedia Means Business” will air exclusively on WOW Presents Plus from 3 am BST on Thursday 8th June here in the UK. Freedia has been a pioneer in elevating the world of Bounce music into the 21st Century. A subgroup of 1980s hip-hop music, Bounce music defined much of the hip-hop culture that we know and love today.
After having her music sampled by Beyoncé for “Formation”, Big Freedia was featured on “Break My Soul” from Beyoncé’s latest album, “Renaissance”, which peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. She released the critically acclaimed album “3rd Ward Bounce” on Asylum Records in 2018. In the summer of 2019, she debuted her limited-run ice cream flavor, Big Freedia’s Bouncin’ Beignets, with Ben & Jerry’s. She has graced the cover of Billboard Magazine and was the official host of Vogue Magazine’s Instagram Live stream for the Met Gala. In October 2019, Big Freedia and Kesha released their new pop single “Raising Hell”, the lead single off Kesha’s third studio album.
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THE SERIES
“Big Freedia Means Business” follows New Orleans choirboy-turned-Bounce rapper Freddie “Big Freedia” Ross, Jr., as she juggles new business ventures, touring, and the ups and downs of her personal relationships. This season Freedia begins work on opening a hotel; starts a cannabis line; prepares to launch her own beauty and fragrance lines; and more. The new series will also chronicle the launch of a new album, set to drop later this year.
THE EPISODES
WOW are also very excited to share the eight episode titles that will offer a taste of what is to come for the new series, these are:
101 – “THE PILOT”
102 – “CLANDESTINE MEETING”
103 – “NEW YORK, NEW YORK”
104 – “WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD”
105 – “FREEDIA’S WOES”
106 – “FREEDIA GETS HER GROOVE BACK”
107 – “A BIG SPLASH”
108 – “BIG FREEDIA MEANS BUSINESS”Big Freedia, star of the upcoming reality series, says: “World of Wonder has been so graciously involved in the telling of my life, I am beyond thrilled that the series will air on WOW Presents Plus in the UK. I’m excited to tell my story, share my hard work, and for this documentary series to showcase a side of me that many won’t have had the chance to see yet.”
Produced by the Emmy Award-winning team at World of Wonder, the new series will premiere in the UK at 3 am BST from 8th June 2023 on World of Wonder’s SVoD service, WOW Presents Plus.
FENTON BAILEY & RANDY BARBATO
Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, Co-Founders of World of Wonder and Executive Producers of “Big Freedia Means Business”, said: “Big Freedia has been part of the World of Wonder family for over a decade, and watching her career evolve from world-class entertainer to industry powerhouse has filled us with endless pride. We are eager to enter this new creative chapter with “Big Freedia Means Business”, and we look forward to fans getting to see this unbelievable talent’s true story”
“Big Freedia Means Business” is Executive Produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Freddie Ross Jr., and Paul Mays. “Big Freedia Means Business” will air exclusively WOW Presents Plus in the UK at 3 am BST from 8th June 2023.
UK viewers can subscribe to WOW Presents Plus at https://uk.wowpresentsplus.com/
Will you be watching the series? Are you a fan of Big Freedia? What are you hoping to learn about the Bounce music superstar? Head down to the comments section to let us know your thoughts. We would love to hear from you.
Source: WOW Presents
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