Exclusive: Dawn Richard on Essence Fest, Danity Kane, New Orleans Influence + More

Who else is as excited as we are for the 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture? Ahead of the festival the New Orleans Gem, the Dynamo Dawn Richard sits down with ThisIsRnB host, Kadeja. Richard spoke about performing at this year's Essence Festival of Culture, music influences, creating her signature sound and music, working with Danity Kane, and so much more.
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[@sandeeb2010]

Luv Dawn!

[@stephaniehester7874]

❤ DAWN'S THE BLUEPRINT...

[@DavidDuaneOfficial]

My girls ! Hey Dawn, Hey Kadeja :)

[@lyon3259]

Ive been following Dawn for years and just hearing Dawn Richard from Danity kane made me itch i feel like she is more then what Danity Kane ever was It is Dawn Richard who was in the group Danity Kane and Dirty Money

[@nenej12]

I love how you guys are playing selfish in the background…YES DAWN

[@JaayParks]

Love Dawn!!! DK gotta stop playing and do another record.

[@WAlkONRebel]

Last train to Paris is one of the best albums first place loser is gold