Dawn Richard releases new single ‘chuuuuurch’

New Orleans-based artist Dawn Richard has released ‘chuuuuurch’, the third single from her upcoming album, Creole Culture. The track features collaboration with singer Anjelika ‘Jelly’ Joseph and is scheduled to be part of the album release on October 9th via Merge Records.

Musically, the song blends gospel, bounce, and dance music, drawing inspiration from early '90s house styles. Richard described the track as a personal conversation regarding her journey and self-worth within the entertainment industry. The song aims to serve as a form of self-affirmation.

A music video directed by Zebretta Johnson accompanies the single, featuring animation by Richard. The visual is described as a cinematic, theatrical, and surreal piece inspired by the style of Robert Rodriguez.