Dawn Richard Talks Releasing Independently, Ester Dean, More

Having built a name for herself with her work in groups like Danity Kane and DiddyDirty Money, Louisianaborn Dawn Richard has made quite a splash with her genredefying, electronicatinged solo work in the years since. Earlier this year, the multifaceted vocalist released the magnificent Blackheart LP, and she s already teased her third album with a new, clubready single We caught up with the busy songstress after a packed performance at MoMA PS1 s WarmUp in New York City to chat about work