If you've seen me play a hip hop set recently, you've heard some real weird shit. That's because I'm obsessed with the new stuff coming out of New Orleans that's reviving the bounce that I was so excited to hear ten years ago. Remember 'Back Dat Azz up?' That was, for many, their first glimpse at a New Orleans phenomenon. Bounce is something that defines the region, and in the post-Katrina world, empowers the people of NOLA. It's insanely fun, super danceable and packed with energy.
And to me it's something to admire for it's social impact. In the last five years a few artists have taken their spin on Bounce, creating a sub-genre known as 'sissy bounce.' At the forefront of this movement is a group of queers; openly gay and trans people, taking over a scene that has been known to be very homophobic. But these artists held it down, and are now on top.
Check out some videos of a few of my faves doing their thing:
Big Freedia (The Queen Diva) & Sissy Nobby (The First Lady)- Get Back
bonus points for anyone that finds out who's the dj, he's cute.
Katey Redd- Hoe
This stuff has taken over, and the people of NOLA LOVE IT. Let's make it big out here, Portland.
SISSY NOBBY - GITTY UP
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