It’s officially Freak Show release day, so obviously G-Eazy had to Check In with Audacy’s Bru to chat all about it -- touching on his new music era, his favorite track off the album, going viral with a throwback song, and a whole lot more.

After a whirlwind week of debuting his new era, announcing a new album, dropping its lead single “Anxiety,” (with a music video), and sharing the news of his world tour, G-Eazy took some time out of his busy schedule to fill us in and welcome us all into the Freak Show.

After taking some time to “live some life, to be able to tell the stories... find the inspiration,” and "get the perspective,” G-Eazy is now back with new music. “You know, I traveled a lot, I spent time in Paris, I spent time in London. That's where the album really started," he tells Bru. "You know, I started refining the inspiration, and then obviously moved to New York,” Eazy shared of his album-making process this time around and switching from West Coast to East Coast living.

That’s not the only thing that’s changed. With all of his newfound inspiration, G-Eazy has shifted gears into a new musical era as well. Describing his new sound, he says, “Sonically, musically, I'd say it's more eclectic, it’s more diverse. It’s drawing from a lot of my different influences and inspirations musically.

“I mean… there's a Clash sample on the album, there's a song with Burna Boy… there’s a song with Leon Bridges. You know, it taps into some of the kind of cabaret, dark circus style of music that I was listening to a lot," he explains, "that sonically kind of shaped the world of 'Freak Show.'”

Sharing his favorite song off of the album, Eazy admits, "‘Anxiety’ is the one I'm most proud of. It was really raw and real, from a really honest, human perspective and place. It’s like the subject I'm talking about, and then I'm cutting myself open and pouring it out, revealing hard truths about myself. I'm asking myself tough questions, owning up to s***, you know?”

G-Eazy also went on to discuss what it was like working with Coi Leray (another featured artist on Freak Show). “Coy is incredible, you know, super talented and it was an honor to get to work with her. And she just walks on that beat, she just floats, you know. So she killed it,” G-Eazy noted, referring to her contribution to “Femme Fatale,” which also features Kaliii.

Towards the end of the conversation, Eazy quickly dove into what it’s been like having his 2012 track “Lady Killers” go viral over a decade after its release. “Oh man, it's just one of those full circle… just like, dude, what is life? It’s kind of surreal, you know. But you just take it in stride, and you take it with a thank you. A thank you to the universe… however that happened and just count your blessings.”

Also in their chat, G-Eazy shared with Bru the special meaning behind his new album’s release date, where he tends to find his creative space, and plenty more. To hear it all, check out the entire interview above. 

G-Eazy U.S. Tour Dates:
Oct 24, 2024 / The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley / Berkeley, CA
Oct 25, 2024 / Shrine Expo Hall / Los Angeles, CA
Oct 26, 2024 / Soma / San Diego, CA
Oct 28, 2024 / The Van Buren / Phoenix, AZ
Oct 30, 2024 / Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater / Austin, TX
Nov 1, 2024 / South Side Ballroom / Dallas, TX
Nov 2, 2024 / 713 Music Hall / Houston, TX
Nov 4, 2024 / Avondale Brewing Company / Birmingham, AL
Nov 7, 2024 / Jannus Live / St. Petersburg, FL
Nov 8, 2024 / The Eastern / Atlanta, GA
Nov 9, 2024 / The Ritz / Raleigh, NC
Nov 12, 2024 / Echostage / Washington, DC
Nov 14, 2024 / Roadrunner / Boston, MA
Nov 15, 2024 / Brooklyn Paramount / New York, NY
Nov 16, 2024 / Franklin Music Hall / Philadelphia, PA
Nov 19, 2024 / Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom / Chicago, IL
Nov 20, 2024 / The Fillmore Minneapolis / Minneapolis, MN
Nov 22, 2024 / The Mission Ballroom / Denver, CO
Nov 23, 2024 / Rockwell at The Complex / Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 24, 2024 / Revolution Concert House / Boise, ID
Nov 26, 2024 / Showbox SoDo / Seattle, WA
Nov 27, 2024 / Showbox SoDo / Seattle, WA

Words by Maia Kedem Interview by Bru