Freedom (DJ BoBo song)


"Freedom" is a song by Swiss Eurodance artist DJ BoBo, released in September 1995 by several labels as the fourth and final single from his second album, There Is a Party. The song was co-written and co-produced by the artist, featuring vocals by Natascha Wright and Lisa Noya. It was a European top-10 hit in Austria, Finland, Germany and Switzerland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the single peaked at number 15 in November 1995, ending up as number 57 on its year-end chart. "Freedom" was certified gold in Germany after 250,000 singles were sold there. Outside Europe, it charted in Australia. The accompanying music video was directed by Frank Paul Husmann-Labusga.

Critical reception

Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote that "DJ Bobo aka Rene Baumann never fails to deliver the hits. Once again, a catchy chorus and an instantly recognizable melody superimposed on a driving beat provide the goods needed." In their review of the There Is a Party album, the song was named "a gambler's best bet."

Music video

The music video for "Freedom" was directed by Frank Paul Husmann-Labusga and filmed in Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Germany and produced by Music In Motion GmbH. It was A-listed on German music television channel VIVA in October 1995. Husmann-Labusga had previously directed the videos for "Let the Dream Come True", "Love Is All Around" and "There Is a Party".

Track listings

12", Netherlands
  1. "Freedom" — 6:14
  2. "Freedom" — 4:08
  3. "Feel the Heat" — 5:29CD single, France
  4. "Freedom" — 3:53
  5. "Freedom" — 6:14
  6. "Freedom" — 4:08CD maxi, Switzerland
  7. "Freedom" — 3:53
  8. "Freedom" — 6:14
  9. "Freedom" — 4:08
  10. "Feel the Heat" — 5:29

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart Peak
position
Lithuania Airplay 4