# Dawn Richard Creole Culture album release

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> Updated: 2026-08-25T13:21:40.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

American singer-songwriter Dawn Richard announced her upcoming solo album, ‘Creole Culture’, which is scheduled for release on October 9, 2026, through Merge Records. The project serves as the conclusion to a trilogy and is described by Richard as a love letter to New Orleans.

Following the initial announcement and the release of the lead single ‘enough’, Richard released a third single titled ‘chuuuuurch’. This track, a collaboration with Anjelika ‘Jelly’ Joseph, blends gospel, bounce, and dance music. The single is accompanied by a music video directed by Zebretta Johnson featuring animation by Richard.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Dawn Richard releases new single ‘chuuuuurch’

Singer Dawn Richard has released ‘chuuuuurch’, a new single featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph, ahead of her upcoming album Creole Culture arriving October 9th.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dawn-richard-releases-new-single-chuuuuurch

### 2026-08-05: Dawn Richard Unveils Album 'Creole Culture' Set for October 9 Release

Dawn Richard’s album Creole Culture drops Oct 9 via Merge Records, completing a trilogy and featuring collaborators like Big Freedia; a U.S. tour starts Aug 8.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dawn-richard-unveils-album-creole-culture-set-for-october-9-release

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