"If you're smart, you don't take advice, you pay attention." - Dawn Richard 2017 If you wanna be somebody, if you wanna go somewhere...

Can we take a moment to appreciate Nessa as an interviewer? She really let Dawn speak and gave good prompts for Dawn to extrapolate on alot of stuff and she did her fucking research too. Loved this interview. Dawn is such an interesting soul.

I don't know a lot about Dawn but what I DO know is she works hard af and she's naturally talented. That's basically all one needs to know.

people were so worried about her skin, nose, and glasses that they didn't even receive the positive messages she gave!! SMH!!

She literally has NOT stopped! She is determined along with the talent to back it and I want her to win. ♥

i dont know what it is with Dawn but i can listen to her talk and talk and talk and talk and talk and still dont get tired of it

it's so true what she said about danity kane fans, as many times as they fucked over the fans if they said tomorrow they was getting back together the fans will come running

Such a great interview. She's dropping jewels & great advice. Her art is not for everybody and that's ok. Those who get it are rewarded with brilliant artistry and a genius talent. Hats off to you, Dawn. You're not only a survivor, you're a warrior. Your talent, hard work & hustle will take you anywhere. Keep shining, queen!

I love her energy, you can tell that she's living in her purpose and doing what she loves. The way she speaks and her whole vibe is really giving me female Lenny Kravitz. I salute this sister for being her authentic REAL self in a world full of people who don't understand originality. 💯

Major Key Alert: If you're smart you don't take advice, you pay attention - Dawn Richard

Why is everyone being so negative? Y'all are listening to a strong black women that had to deal with racism from black people to the point where she felt she had to change herself. She then self actualized and realized she is beautiful The she was/is and is now an independent artist. She makes music that spans R&B and Electronic. She's breaking boundaries and doing things in technology to combine with her music yet y'all are here hating. Luckily she's reaching her own success and is very successful and is a hard worker. She's an inspiration. Y'all needa support black women like Tkay Maidza, Dawn Richard, Azealia Banks, Dai Burger, Junglepussy, Tink, And even other indie black women.

She is so different from most artist. I love the passion in her work. It's like you can feel the passion radiating from her. Proud of you Dawn! Black Heart was the best!

That Bad Boy curse is serious

Dirty Money was lit, they had some bangers 🔥

Nessa is honestly one of the best Interviewers in the industry, she's so likeable and has such great Charisma!

Dawn just has a magnetic presence to her . It's so easy to get drawn into what she says.

It's so refreshing to see someone hold an intelligent conversation and not just shaking their ass

Damn. I never really cared much about Dawn when she was in DK, but home girl articulates her thoughts so well and seems so down to earth. 👌🏽👌🏽

She looks like a regular sistah respect ❤💓💕💖and wishing her well on her journey.

Such a great interview. Can't wait for more people to recognize, not just Dawn's genius, but the all the other underrated "Brown girls". She spoke some REAL truth & people are going to either get with it, or stay focused on dumb shit.

lol I love how her New Orleans accent comes out when she gets annoyed/mad

DAWN is fuckin DOPE and REAL. Black Girl magic! She's intelligent, beautiful (inside and out), multi-dimensionally talented, and passionate. She is a true artist! We need more individuals like this. Like she said, we need to get behind these dope ass black women and supporting them. Stop with the shade, follow that wave >>>>>>

Fact is some people say they no longer like her because she isn't out here being some basic R&B singer. Dude those waters are overcrowded. Dawn's electronic sound has always been present and I love that she followed that path because its authentically her. She isn't trying to fit into some R&B or Pop cookie cutter roll. She is out here being herself and people unfortunately don't get that style of art. They think that sound is for weird white kids. And it's because their ears aren't tuned to anything different. When our radio stations are inundated with whack rap and the same old sound you have to venture out to allow your palette to taste something different. Dawn is and always has been thee truth!

DK3 was a fire ass album tho. They can pull each others hair out and still come out with a good ass album

Diddy milked them while they were hot

I never really heard her New Orleans accent until I heard her say "ok" in this interview lol. Dawn is a dope artist. Very creative and unique. 💯🙌🏽

Danity Kane was dope !

Dawn one of the realest artists out there in the industry

Dirty Money was EVERYTHING!

I got mad respect for this girl!

All the negative commentators need to get a life. Dawn just talked about being yourself, loving how unique you are. Also talked about black girls in tech, and not fitting the stereotype, and still going hard, BUT all you seem to care about is her shades and her look..please, y'all are PATHETIC. Anyways love this interview, very inspirational for me esp as a black girl who is currently learning computer programming and had doubts. DAWN continue to do your thing

I love the fact that you never gave up on your dreams in the midst of hurricane Katrina the obstacles your family faced I mess with you the long way and pray for you more success that you can handle

I'm so proud of my girl Dawn!! She's doing so many amazing things!!! She's such a beautiful soul and amazing artist! Love you Queen!

The growth and wisdom this woman has! The woman she became. Such a humble beautiful black woman. Love you Dawn. Thank You for staying true to you❤️

dawn was always a really sweet girl... I remember taking dance lessons from her mom Mrs Debbie then later dawn as she got older and piano lessons from Mr Frank... really cool to see her doing ok

I've never seen this side of Dawn I followed her in all through DK & a little in DM and then I kind of just stopped. But then I looked at this & wow! Her insight & just the ways she views life, her career and everything is so beautiful. She's grown TREMENDOUSLY & I'm in love with it. I'm gonna check out her later stuff. She has a beautiful voice. She's amazing

Awesome interview. This is the backside of an indie artist. This is how you maintain a successful career. You can learn a lot from this. She is everything, nothing but love and positivity.

Dawn is gonna win! I love it.

alotta ppl dnt realize that tons of artist make more money overseas with music

soo she did dirty money to pay diddy back for all respect of buying her out her previous contract. thats wassup

dawn real asf

She is beautiful and resilient, being an indie artist isn't a walk in the park. I have so much respect for artist like her.

Can we appreciate the fact that she appears to be makeup free 🙌🏾

I love Dawn. I've always rocked with her. Her voice is very special as Diddy once said back in the day. Her music and aesthetic are flames and I fuck with them heavy. I'm glad more and more people are catching on.

Watching this and listening to New Breed in 2019 and it ALL MAKES SENSE. Dawn is the truth and the light. 🤯

One thing I get from this is that she is honest. She admitted wrong doings and reasonings. Nothing but respect.

Lowkey, brought tears to my eyes when Dawn spoke about feeling like an outsider as a Black child and labeled as a “Oreo” for having different interests and don’t get me misconstrued I love my Black/African descent people we just need to understand that as being Black we are versatile in every form.

*I love her Delivery on the music game... Brilliant... Her voice is like silk to the ears!!!!!*

Im not sure how it matters what she looks like, but this is a QUEEN, the definition of dope, the definition of an artist amazing!!!! I love her, and this interview just proves work well and you'll be good!

I love Dawn and always have loved her. She was so gracious when I ran into her and Q from Day26 @ the mall in Maryland. Years ago. Yes, she's been making music and never stopped. I commend her. Diddy literally gives everyone two albums and then shits on the artists. I'm glad she keeps going.

Dawn new the assignment and she followed it every time. She was not and still not In it for the fame. Love her energy

#TeamDawn since DAY FUCKIN ONE!

I wish I kept up with Dawn after Danity Kane and Dirty Money...watching this interview I have so much more respect for her. She is so real and relatable.

I’m gonna side bar and say. What an amazing, beautiful, intelligent woman. I love her with her real but still respectful responses, everyone is an individual that shares all parallels. She sees everyone, and as for music I am not a fan of electronic etc, but my girl has still enlightened my ears with this art and still I play her music. Amazing. This woman gets nothing compared to the respects she deserves. 2 piece in the back of a chicks head or not she’s owning her stuff

I love Dawn she's always been down to earth and so in tune with herself❤❤❤

I think she looks fine and I really enjoy what she's talking about. Both her background and what she's working on for the future are really interesting. Also she listens to Abra which is a plus!

I remember when Danity Kane had two #1 albums but for some reason Diddy chose to split up the band and kicked everyone out except Dawn. I never understood that, Danity Kane was and is still Diddy's biggest profitable investment in the last 8-10 years

That Dirty Money Album still bangs.🔥 I love Dawn's music😍

Great interview! I've always been a fan of Dawn she's talented!!!

"I thought of her many of days, to back out. 'Out' sounds good, she's a cute little girl." That's sounds like a verse, so poetic and metaphorical of the dome. Dope.

I'll always love DK cus the music was fire and the dancing on point..... DAWN has a superb musicality mind of artistic expression. I like her alternative sounds that she incorporates through music but her tone comes through best for me with Danity Kane tracks. Super Dope. "If you're smart you don't take advice, you pay attention"!! LORD SHE SPOKE THAT. Trust me when you pay attention you learn the best lessons. Advice is great also but using you vision, ears and EYES so vital. Unfortunate the personalities didn't mesh as well as their music did. Dawn you done great and smashing choreography on a regular. Well done to her.

Great interview!!!! Dawn is speaking the stone cold truth, not just for the music industry!

Regardless of whatever happened with the situation with danity Kane dawn is the true winner of the group because she is the one who has has been releasing the most quality music/ visuals since the group has disbanded.

I love her she's so humble and authentic. Beautiful person!

As a trans girl,and as a fellow New Orleanian, I appreciate you showing our community luv! stay dope af Dawn! We luv u bck home in New Orleans!💜💜💜

The fact that she's into or been into the Dance / Electro music scene is dope, a sista with an alternative mind state, I can relate in being different than the "typical black" kids. I'm a definitely look up her music. She's nice.

I absolutely love Dawn its good to hear her "voice" real talk she is beautifully crafted

The fact she mentioned Abra! YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

I just like Dawn! So passionate!

I love dawn and solange I would love to see them collab on something I would literally lose my wig !

I love Dawn's versatility. Her music speaks to so many people. I love her great art. Keep up the great work Dawn Richard.

She is so chill. I dig it.

I love her music!!! Glad to see this interview.

DOPE ass interview. I love Danity Kane Dawn. i cant lie but i respect Tech Dawn cause that girl stay working! #Salute

This young lady is so underrated.... had the opportunity to hear a few of her songs all I can say is I wish you the continued success... Bombs Away!!! Awesome

Dawn your a dope an inspiring artist especially for independents, keep the dream alive.

True artist are never afraid to share the ugly, because we find the beauty in it. Love u Dawn, for always being open with the truth. It Inspires authenticity!

"Misunderstood" and "innovative"...a perfect pairing.

I cannot with this interview!!!!!!! Dawn is giving me so much just by telling her truth. And I just want more Dawn. More of these kinda conversations from ppl period

DK3 was such a bomb album. I wish they could've worked it out because I wanted to hear so many of those songs live. Dawn was always my favorite from the jump, even before she made the group. I just knew that she was going to get in. Keep doing what you're doing because your material is so fire!

Her voice is beyond beautiful 💛

I respect her so much! I am going to look up her music pronto

Dawn is giving me LIFE with this inspirational and motivating interview and all people can point out is if she has had surgery or not?! 🙄

This was a great interview she's such a well rounded and grounded humanbeing!!!

Yessssss, give us life in this interview!

This interview made me loveeeeee Dawn!!

Booked my tickets for the London show as soon as she announced she was having a world tour, I can not wait to see her 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Awesome interview!! This just shows if, you work hard, & never quit one can see/be successful.

Always a pleasure to watch a beautiful woman of color speak intelligently.

I hear her new Orleans accent coming thru...I love it.

GREAAAT! Thank you for this. Glad to see her. I remember Aubrey ridiculing her about the pronunciation of her surname etc. Good to hear all she has to say for herself.

I've loved dawn since mtb3 audition! tbh at first i wasn't feeling her music but when I heard blackheart i was in love and started to appreciate her previous material! cant wait for her success to blow!

I have a whole new level of respect for her

One of the best black artists right now. Real new future R&B

Dawn is out here vibing and I’m here for it.

I’ve always loved Dawn her dance her eclectic voice and style. She is so dope.

She's very well spoken.

Her music is so good yall frfr. She is amazing. Open ya minds and get into it. Her tone,runs/riffs,beats and videos. The only black girl in EDMR&B doing the damn thing She is an innovator

I loved this interview!!!

Yess Dawn with all the New Orleans mentions, beautiful interview 👏🏾