Dawn Richard is set to explore her New Orleans heritage in her upcoming album, “Creole Culture”, scheduled for release on October 9.

The album promises to delve deeply into her roots, offering a fresh take on the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans, while steering clear of excessive historical nostalgia.

“Creole Culture is my way of saying that New Orleans culture doesn’t have to live in the past to be authentic,” Richard shared in a statement. “It can be progressive. It can be global. It can be pop culture. It can look like me.”

Following her previous albums, “New Breed” (2019) and “Second Line” (2021), this record continues to explore New Orleans culture from unique angles.

Richard offers a glimpse of Creole Culture in the latest single, “Enough.” The track begins with a nod to Sister Nancy’s “Bam Bam,” layering upon its rhythm with powerful jazz horns.

“I never really knew love could really be like this,” Richard sings. “I’m usually better at doing my own shit/But I’ma try to own up and do this love drip.”

She uses the song to push back on “the lie that your value has to be earned,” she says. “Sometimes the greatest act of resistance is believing you were always worthy.”

The singer takes center stage with “Enough,” yet the upcoming album is set to feature a rich array of collaborations. Kicking things off is New Orleans legend Big Freedia with “A Creole Culture Intro.” Durand Bernarr makes an appearance on “Baby, Can We?”

In addition, Richard enlists vocal talents such as Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Tarriona “Tank” Ball from Tank and the Bangas, and her father, Frank Richard from the funk and soul ensemble Chocolate Milk.