"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 (1994). 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 Israel and 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 "Freedom" (club mix) — 6:14 "Freedom" (underground house mix) — 4:08 "Feel the Heat" — 5:29
CD single, France "Freedom" (radio version) — 3:53 "Freedom" (club mix) — 6:14 "Freedom" (underground house mix) — 4:08
CD maxi, Switzerland "Freedom" (radio version) — 3:53 "Freedom" (club mix) — 6:14 "Freedom" (underground house mix) — 4:08 "Feel the Heat" — 5:29
Charts
Weekly charts + 1995 weekly chart performance for "Freedom" Chart (1995) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 93 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 15 Germany (GfK) 8 Israel (Israeli Singles Chart) Search "Freedom" for Israeli chart history. 21 + 2024 weekly chart performance for "Freedom" Chart (2024) Peakposition Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) 4
Monthly charts + 2024 monthly chart performance for "Freedom" Chart (2024) Peakposition Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) 55
Year-end charts + 1995 year-end chart performance for "Freedom" Chart (1995) Position Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 57 Germany (Media Control) 60 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 155 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 44
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