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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[@stevenmoss9998]

Yaaaaaasss the mention of the "Come Over" interlude!!! Dawn is a BEAST!!!

[@nenej12]

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

[@sandeeb2010]

Luv Dawn!

[@stephaniehester7874]

❤ DAWN'S THE BLUEPRINT...

[@JaayParks]

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

[@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

[@DavidDuaneOfficial]

My girls ! Hey Dawn, Hey Kadeja :)

[@NexFazeJ]

Great interview!!!

[@abubarrie88]

The fact that she had to audition is wild like why? It makes no sense. She’s from New Orleans is a culturally impactful artist. A relevant artist and still a fantastic artist to this day our community really doesn’t show the support it thinks it does.

[@WAlkONRebel]

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