Los Angeles, CA (PRWE October 16, 2012

Former Danity Kane and Diddy’s Dirty Money singer/songwriter, Dawn
Richard, announced today that she inked a deal with Altavoz
Distribution. Home to a diverse family of artists and special
entertainment projects – this year, Altavoz manufactured and distributed
a charity album featuring renowned artists such as Alanis Morissette,
Arrested Development and Maroon 5 – Dawn joins the roster to release
Goldenheart, the first of her three part musical trilogy. As part of
the deal, Altavoz Distribution will aid in the physical distribution of
the record slated to drop January 15, 2013.

Already receiving praise for her #1 EP, Armor On – released
previously this year – Dawn has become a leading voice in New Age
R&B. Two records released from Goldenheart, “Pretty Wicked Things”
and the 80’s inspired lead single, “’86” have critics and fans alike
patiently waiting for Richard’s debut LP. Interview Magazine described
the lead single as a “full-package proclamation to which [Dawn] demands
the walls be broken down before the battle commences.”

“It’s a movement we are starting here,” says Richard. “After all our
hard work, we finally are expanding our art into stores. We wanted to
make Goldenheart available to all [hearts] not just digitally. The
project is too amazing to be limited to one portal of access. It’s time
to get excited. This is a big deal for us!”

”We believe Dawn is the future of music. Her heart, style and
artistry make her a force to be reckoned with and a dream partner,” says
Nelson Jacobsen, President of Altavoz Distribution. “We are thrilled to
have Dawn as part of our family and help make her journey a successful
one.”

In addition to Goldenheart being available via major retail chains
including Best Buy and Target, Dawn Richard is introducing her first
mobile app available on iOS and Android compatible devices. The app
will allow for fans to stay atop all Dawn Richard related news, view
videos, directly purchase music and more. Currently, Richard’s single,
“’86” is available for purchase on iTunes.

For album review or interview requests, please contact Andrew Scott
at ascott(at)asa-pr(dot)com. For more Goldenheart information please
visit: http://www.dawnrichard.tumblr.com, http://www.dawnrichardblog.com or follow Dawn Richard on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/dawnrichard.

ABOUT DAWN RICHARD

Singer/Songwriter Dawn Richard is a founding member of the Bad Boy
Records multi-platinum selling group Danity Kane. Born and raised in
New Orleans, Richard grew up with music constantly surrounding her. Her
father, a musician and choir director was one of the members of RCA
Records’ R&B group, Chocolate Milk. Attending the University of New
Orleans on full scholarship, Richard’s first claim to fame was as a
opening act for Anthony Hamilton. Five years later, the songstress
auditioned for Making The Band, season 3. After making the group,
Richard wrote several records for Danity Kane’s second platinum album
Welcome to the Dollhouse and eventually wrote for other Bad Boy
recording acts including Day26 and Diddy himself. In 2010, Richard
joined Diddy to form the critically acclaimed group, Dirty Money.
Richard wrote on five records for the Last Train To Paris album that has
sold over 500,000 copies since it’s 2011 debut. On March 27, 2012,
Richard released her Armor On EP which debuted at the #1 spot on iTunes
R&B/Soul Charts. The EP landed on the Billboard charts at the #4
spot on the Heatseeker Charts, #15 on the Independent Charts and #28 on
the R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. For more information please visit: http://www.dawnrichard.tumblr.com or follow Dawn Richard on Twitter at @DawnRichard.

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