As the first openly gay rapper to gain mainstream success, Big Freedia is the undisputed Queen of Bounce. Born and raised in New Orleans, she has her own hit TV show on FUSE TV, an ever-growing fanbase who pack clubs and fervent Facebook and Twitter followers. Now preparing for her first national album release, Just Be Free isn't just a collection of her most recent work. With 10 tracks about acceptance, love and embracing differences, it's Liberation Theology; welcome to a more urgent church. "Gender is on a continuum," explains Freedia. My shows are all about embracing your body, your azz, your identity, and so I wanted the theme of my album to be in sync with who I am. It's what I'm about: no restrictions. America has always been about independence. As part of the LGBT community, it's ur time, but I stand for the rights of all people."