About her new project, Freedia says, "I think it's what my fans will expect." There are raucous tracks like the first single, "Explode," and ones that will move your booty like the trap remix "Mo Azz." But there's some electro beats in there, too, like on "Lift Da Leg Up." Of her decision not to have any featured guests on her album, Freedia says: "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."
Thematically, Big Freedia says Just Be Free is about being `free to be yourself,' but it's also about celebrating freedoms in general. "Unlike some places in the world," notes Freedia, "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."