Cape Verdean American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, June Freedom, released his debut album, Anchor Baby, independently on June 18, 2021. The debut was widely acclaimed internationally for exemplifying how his rich heritage can produce a genre-bending sound that is deeply rooted in his transatlantic upbringing—fusing alt-pop, worldbeat, zouk, hip-hop, kizomba and Afrosoul. Furthermore, with an innate fire that burns to shine a spotlight on his Cape Verdean culture, the artist authentically expresses his artistry in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Kriolu. Fresh from his SXSW 2022 debut—performing in EMPIRE’s Afrobeats showcase which included Fireboy DML, BNXN (fka Buju) and Wande Coal—and ready to release a Deluxe Edition this Spring/Summer, June Freedom is in a unique position to bring Cape Verdean music forms to a global, mainstream audience.