The Blackheart era continues. Following the buzz record “Meteors,” Dawn Richard debuts two new singles off her upcoming sophomore album. The Danity Kane singer allowed her fans to pick their favorite in an online contest, but instead of choosing one song, she put both on iTunes.
Dawn teams with producer Cronos on “Judith,” which was inspired by the Gustav Klimt painting “Judith.”
The Deonte-assisted “Valkyrie” was written by Dawn and produced by Noisecastle III. “Valkyrie” was written by Dawn and produced by Noisecastle III.“I wanted a record that was packed with confidence, a sort of cocky reminder that you will remember my mark,” said Dawn. “In Norse mythology, valkyries also known as choosers of the fallen, decided the fate of soldiers in battle once they died.”
“I thought the impression and mark they left on a soldier’s life was incredible,” she explained. “‘In the end you will remember me’ is what I felt they said as they chose the soldier’s fate. I want to leave the same imprint with my art and my music. In the artwork, the horns signify the bravery, strength, and power that existed in the valkyries.”
Fans of Danity Kane are also wondering what may be in store for them on August 25, as the group have posted an time tracker counting down to that date on their website. That date is also the day of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards....
Both songs are now available on iTunes. Continue reading to listen to both tracks.