DAWN: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Aug. 10, 2018 | Lars Gotrich -- DAWN has a breathless enthusiasm for shape-shifting pop music. Her discography is a bedazzled collage of heart-bursting rave and extraterrestrial dance-pop - but for her Tiny Desk, the L.A.-based singer and producer strips three songs to just the essentials, illuminating the impeccable songwriting behind the wild combination of sounds.
Dawn Richard - who went by D∆WN for a while, and now just prefers DAWN - opens this set with "Waves," transforming the trap-laced anthem for "underpaid, underappreciated, undervalued and undermined" women into a classic girl group song, flanked by two harmonizing vocalists. "If you feelin' stress up in yo chest / Cause they forgot that you the best / Wave ya money," they sing, complete with immediately GIF'able dance moves. It's positively electric.
"Waves" is followed by two songs from Redemption (my personal favorite album of 2016). Both "Vines (Interlude)" and, here, a funky revitalization of "Lazarus," speak to Richard's mission to expand our preconceptions about who gets to make what kind of music.
"I find it interesting when you're a brown or black girl and you try to do something beyond R&B and hip-hop, it's not always cool," Richard says before performing "Lazarus." "They don't get it. They think you're trying too hard. They don't know where to place you. I wrote this record because sometimes you're misunderstood. You know exactly who you are, but everyone else can't quite figure you out. I wrote this record for that person."
Set List
"Waves"
"Vines (Interlude)"
"Lazarus"
Musicians
DAWN (lead vocals), Kene Alexander (backing vocals), Chaynler Stewart (backing vocals), Ben Epand (guitar), William DeLelles (electronics)
Credits
Producers: Lars Gotrich, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, J. Czys; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Beck Harlan; Production Assistants: Stefanie Fernández; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR. - Hudba
How insane is it that Dawn has no manager and no booker? This music industry is so rigged and yet still she rises.
She cold calls FOR EVERYTHING SHE DOES! THATS MOTIVATION
This is honestly the most underrated Tiny Desk, so bomb
"I didn't change, I became". COME ON, DAWN! KEEP GRINDING!!
Bruh it took me a minute to realize that this is DAWN RICHARDS. DANITY KANE DAWN RICHARDS OMFG.... my inner 12 year old is screaming rn
Girl, yes! She found her voice and style and I’m here for it!
This was everything and more.
It’s Richard... no “s” and Dawn has BEEN doing this. Where you been?
Ree-shard
OH MY GOD! I'm SCREAMING TOO! Wow I'm so happy for her because this here really tocuhed me. I would have never realised this. She would have never had this sound with Danity Kane. Wow. Just Wow.
Whaaaaattttttt?THE!!!!!FFFFFFFFFF!!!!
Harmonies on point like a freshly sharpened pencil
Nice
This is the most effective and sharp use of the Tiny Desk format in a long ass time. Love me some DAWN
Severely underrated
I wish she would Re-record these records with these girls this is the best vocal harmony magic since Labelle ... lovely
Awwwwwwww you're the sweetest! @sepphora_kene is my IG/ FB/ CZcams.. please check me out if you like! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Agreed!!
Most definitely agree she so underrated da guh got skills and she's a Louisiana native like myself 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Labelle is my favorite girl group of all time!! 👏🏾😩✨
So proud of Dawn, and all that she has accomplished... from DK, to Dirty Money, to doing it on her own terms...you can't keep a good woman down! I had the opportunity to sing behind her and honestly she is one of the sweetest people ever & her voice😱, she deserves this moment and so much more. Go Dawn!
J Mélanie That's her? Damn she looks so different!
Always loved her so underrated
reginald hill she keeps messing with her face.
Latoya Johns yes indeed!
reginald hill It has been some years but yes that is her, I think she looks great!
Too short... was just feeling da groove deep
Oh those harmonies are killing me. 3 angelic voices up in there!
traskalle If you haven't yet, check out the Tyler The Creator one. Insane BGV's
And such a cool Prince reference in the first song :)
Dawn is finally getting the recognition she deserves 😍Goldenheart was one of the best albums of 2013, and same goes for Redemption in 2016. Lazarus is such a gorgeous track
shes not even getting close to the recognition she deserves are you kidding?
still listening to this. seriously one of the best tiny desk concerts. the background singers got me in a chokehold esp shawty with thr braids 😭
I smiled the whole way through this
Dawn is such a Queen, she just keeps getting better, wiser and clever. Can't wait to see what's coming
Dawn and these beautiful back up singers were giving Destiny Fullfilled vibes this was such a good performance! Dawn continues to evolve as an artist and I am here for this! ❤✨
Facts!!!! U nailed it ! I'm like this sound like destiny child when they came back for the final rodeo sounding and looking A1
Wow!! My only complaint is that I wanted more!! The level of artistry; the blend; the details of every body movement; to the band and the complete synergy between everybody was minimalistic, yet so masterful. I was just watching an interview of her speaking of her entire career journey from the beginning (Making The Band) days. Much respect!! 🙏🏾
Dawn should collab with anderson paak it would be fire
Ben O. Omg yes!!!!!
Oh my word I see this!
Yess Lawd!!!!
Totally 🔥🔥 I would be there for it Dawn & Anderson Pak Yeeeees!
@@arielmedrano8098 oe
I love the background singer with the short hair!! Her deep voice! Dawn is just incredible
She can do no wrong!!! How are her vocals not on the charts and winning major awards...ugh society ... 😒
Dawn has one of the smoothest silkiest voices ever and she’s an incredible performer.
I looked at the title and I was like Dawn? The only Dawn I know is from Danity Kane...and oh damn she brought it. The BGVs..choreography...originality...the pose and snap...THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY IN THE BACK WHO DID NOT MISS ONE BEAT. Hot damn.
The tallest backup singer is someone to look out for, her voice is really good.
JustKenn i was thinking the same thing
Awwwwwwww you guys!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗 please follow: @sepphora_kene IG/FB/CZcams
I was thinking the same thing about Sepphora Kene!!!
@@keiwas1637 ...thank you sooo much!!!!
Yes!!!
Ma'am with the braids and purple highlights, you are a force and I couldn't stop watching you! I don't know your name, but you will be famous one day. 💙
Awwwwwwwe you're a jewel!!! ...thank you .so much... please follow: @sepphora_kene IG/FB/CZcams
Sepphora Kene your voice is amazing 😍😍😍
I was most definitely mesmerised by her the entire time!!! She has the voice and that aura glowing all over her abundantly
I was thinking the same thing.....she made me dance and feel wonderful!
Can we just appreciate the drummer perfectly playing an electronic trap beat? it's not as easy as it looks!
I'm saying, I have been doing left hand lead for a few years now, but this is awesome.
DAWN is life. Those background dancers can SANG, and are beautiful! I love all of this flavor of black girl magic. I'm glad DAWN got a chance to showcase her talents on such a respected platform such as NRP, with NPR Music and their Tiny Desk Concert music series. DAWN did her thang.
I am addicted to her sound! REAL WOMEN RADIO (in Pensacola) needs to get this group!
Dawn is pretty much the most amazing artist the world will and ever see. I’m such a super fan of hers! #HeartNation !!!!
Very well said 💯💯💯💯💯
First time hearing her and it’s like something I’ve been needing but never knew
Fire, NPR still blessing us with Dem good ass artists
My lord, this is so good.
This was such an experience seeing as this is my first time hearing about/seeing her. I love the vibe. The perfect introduction to her music.
Enjoy your journey! She's one of my all time favs. Learn her story and then listen to her musical journey. Amazing!
Glad you've been introduced! Welcome to the #heart family! :)
DAWN’s Album Catalogue
Redemptionheart - 2016
Blackheart - 2015
Goldenheart - 2013
Blackheart has a video album. All videos on DawnRichard CZcams Channel
EPs
Armor On - 2012
Whiteout - 2012
Infrared - 2016
Infrared Deluxe - 2017
Ayye! 😉 I see you #heart, lay it out on the table for 'em 👏💯
You forgot her debut albuuuuummmmmmm
+kookiemunsta She hates that album 😭
Deedy Deed maaaaan that was my Superman shit. I was blasting tell tale ripping up town, blowing up shit. ;)
Theresita Richard you forgot dirty money albumb
I get electric shocks watching this and listening to Dawn's voice. So much style, sass and swagger. Amazing!!
Totally blown away by this! Dawn is amazing! This is hands down MY MOST FAVORITE TINY DESK PERFORMANCE EVER!. HER ENERGY IS EXTRA LOVEABLE! PURE CREATIVITY! I LOOK FORWARD TO CREATING WITH HER SOMEDAY!
Also I see a lot of signed artists just sit there and don’t actually PERFORM but this was a PERFORMANCE AND I AM ALL THE WAY HERE FOR IT! Go Dawn!
The New Jewel of New Orleans Soul. Dawn has raw soul, a unique spirit that is rare.
These background singers are SANGING
I didn't even know my girl did a Tiny Desk! She is so slept on it's craaaazyyy keep doing ya thing boo!
Good Lord her voice is like plush velvet. 👏
Now THAT is some significant talent! Alexander and Stewart are no shrinking violets either!
If this is your intro to DAWN here are some good tracks to vibe to. stand out tracks from her are “Billie jean” “automatic” “heaven” “wild n faith(music vid mashup of 2 of her songs “ my favs are “scripture” “300” “return of a queen” and “break of dawn” and “black crimes” the list goes on all day
I'm kinda upset you didn't include titans
@@batty154 you'll live.
Just say Goldenheart album. Period!
Black lipstick is one of my faves
Or renegade that’s a classic/ forever bop
Three Black Pearls & two guys with Soul & Trap... Excellent Performance Ladies & Gentlemen!!!...
6:02-6:15 perfection.. love this lady from day one... back in New Orleans days when she was little girl.. always had a spark of greatness!
When DAWN performed Vines (Interlude), I really felt the extra pauses between their vocalizations. And I've never seen a drum pad set like that before. I'd love to try something like that someday!
Dawn killed this....
That Drummer got groove ! Damn.
Riiiight! Kinda reminds me of Giovanni Ribisi
bill delelles!!!! that’s that CIM training son.
This was a vibe Dawn!!! liked this.
Her outfit, damn.
WOLFBORN I'm here for that jewelled Beret
Another awesome performance by creative artists. DAWN is fun to watch and mesmerizing to listen to. Thanks, Tiny Desk, for always featuring artists who bend the "rules."
Well said!! 👏🏾☺️✨
this drummer is so sharp ! good music, thanx NPR as always :)
cheers from France
Dawn!! This summer's line up has been everything +NPRMusic !!
AMAZING!!! The second song, Vines, is sooooo good! Wow, thanks Tiny Desk and Dawn
She has a great aura
LEMZITV !!!!!!!
Solid, real performance of real music, solidly mixed once again. Nicely done.
Never heard of her before, I don't think, but she's SUPER DOPE!! LOVE her voice and swag. Great musicians and background singers but that alto is doing things to me. And that drummer, boy you better DO THAT!
regina mapp some stand out tracks from her are “Billie jean” “automatic” “heaven” “wild n faith(music vid mashup of 2 of her songs “ my favs are “scripture” “300” “return of a queen” and “break of dawn” and “black crimes”
@@Aced84 thanks boo. Will check them out!
She's from danity Jane/making the band
I would add the song Bomb to the list, my personal favorite. The video and choreography is amazing as well.
Diddys making the band 3....danity Kane...she dated Que frm day 26.
Can we talk about her background singers standing beside with mic at full volume and you can still hear Dawn. Yes for all 3 vocals.
This performance is filled with sass, attitude and raw emotion. I loved every minute of this powerful performance.
I am back again to listen to these heavenly vocals, i can't wait for her new album "Second Line" which comes out April 30th, 2021. :)
Can we see this at the Grammys or award show !!! Thank you tiny desk
Dawn is a force to be reckoned with... period
She sounds like destiny child and brandy all at the same damn time!💅🏽
she is so amazing - we need another tiny desk , its been 5 years !
Never heard of DAWN in solo mode until now! I'm now a fan. Great music! Great talent!
More Tiny desk coordinated backup dancers please!!
hadn't heard Dawn since Diddy dirty money and making the band wow!
She has a lot of dope stuff underground. A whole series of EP's. Dope stuff. Check it out when you can
I just want to saw to Dawn... Your songs have really got me through the roughest time in my life!
BLACK MAGIC!!!!!!
I am so happy Dawn is still around! Looking and sounding great!
Omg I was super duper sleep on Dawn. Smh Never again. As long as she continues to put out music, I will be tuning in!!! You go WOMAN!!! 🎶 💥👂🏽💖🙌🏾👏🏽👌🏾
Ms.DAWN is so slept on her time is coming soon and you feel her everytime she sanggggsss
I love this the harmony was everything
I am SO proud of Dawn and how far she has come! Such an incredible talent. The music is great and the backing vocals are AMAZING too!!!
They are snatchin' my soul with these harmonies!!
Kene, the taller backup singer's voice is lovely.
Well damn I didnt even recognize that it was dawn from DK. Thats amazinv she has really come into here own and I love her sound. Looking forward to supporting the music and I def gota see her live.
shes so beautiful and her free spirit is contagious... i think im in love haha
I absolutely love this series! DAWN sounds amazing, I love how you guys make it so easy finding out about "new" talent :)
can you guys invite H.E.R. solo or maybe Moonchild or Kiana Lede? would love to see some of these guys in your office :)
This goddess is so slept on. It’s appalling. Dawn, this a vibe girl.
Still listening to this day! Wayyy too short of a tiny desk concert for NO reason! Love Dawn🌻
This Prince intro just SENT ME!!!!!! GO AWFF DAWN!!!
She's criminaly UNDERRATED Af!
Yes dawn. Love it you can sangggg 😍😘😍
She has always been the best in the girl group she got put in love her
Absolutely beautiful performance!
Im a fan. I remember watching her on making the band & her with danity kane
Vines Interlude was one of the best Interludes I've heard on NPR... I can't even listen to the original it's so good
Trying to figure out why my eyes are filling up with tears while listening to this first song: I think it is the glorious harmonies of these voices combined with words of the song that are somehow tragic & triumphant at the same time.
I first bumped into Dawn when I was in a Trombone Shorty mood one night. Dawn's track "L.A." came up in a playlist, and I've been a fan every since. Loving the chemistry in this performance, though! That's hard to fake.
yo so you definitely gotta get into that blackheart album!!!
I just keeping watching this over and over. I love DAWN. Spectacular !!! 😍😍😍😍
Absolutely LOVE Dawn! One of my vocal favs ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Black Queens😍👑👸👸👸
A true talent. Love me some DAWN! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️
This was amazing!! I am so glad that she is still making great music and her joy and excitement made me happy watching this...glow Dawn!
They are so talented, beautiful vibe, I don't like the lyrics about how money is what is going to make you feel strong and like a king, money isn't real, and were all equal no kings and queens needed, the vibe of this music makes me feel so good! beautiful voices
I love Dawn, she has always been fire!!!! This is so beautiful, voices are so angelica. This performance is everything and more, YES DAWN!!!!! Sister is off the rails and I love IT!!!! They really slept on the RISE UP, but we did not sleep on THE RISE UP, Dawn!!!!!
This is definitely my lane. I feel exactly like her.
I love dawn so happy she’s doing what she wants !
Beautiful harmonies man!
I was fortunate enough to see her Live w/ Kimbra at The Chapel in San Francisco, CA. This was before the close down. 2018.