With a little over a week to go until her solo debut Goldenheart arrives, Dawn Richard unveils the bold and beautiful packaging shot by celebrity photographer Dimitry Loiseau.

The Dirty Money alum transforms into a warrior goddess in the black-and-white images inspired by Joan of Arc. She prepares for an avant-garde battle, incorporating an androgynous style into her high-fashion look.

Dawn completes her knighthood in Malgorzata Dudek, Laureluxe metal shoulders, an Una Burke leather bodysuit, and Jeffrey Campbell heels.

“The pictures go hand in hand with the lyrics and music,” says Dawn. “I want to get the hearts even more excited to hear the album.”

Goldenheart will be available in stores nationwide on January 15 featuring the single “’86.” A video is set to debut the same week.

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Dawn Richard pours her heart out in the trailer for “’86,” the first single off her upcoming debut GoldenHeart. The former Danity Kane member reflects on the past in the short film, directed by Eugene Lee Yang (“Wild N’ Faith”).

“‘86’ is an homage to my past,” explains Dawn. “Everyone wants to look at the Danity Kane thing as a negative but it’s a positive. The girls have been and continue to be a guiding force in my journey throughout this music business.”

The video will debut next month, while GoldenHeart arrives in stores on January 15.

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With her holiday EP Whiteout now available on iTunes, Dawn Richard shares a bonus track that didn’t make the cut.

On “Fireflies,” the former Dirty Money singer turns sparks into flames as she coos over the seductive burner, which builds into a throbbing dance record.

“Put it up in the air,” commands Dawn, who’s gearing up for the release of her full-length debut GoldenHeart on January 15.

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Light the fire and pour the eggnog. Dawn Richard sets the sexy mood for Christmas with her unconventional holiday EP Whiteout, which includes four new tracks and a remix of her 2011 single “December Sky.”

“This is strictly for the Die Hearts out there,” said the former Dirty Money member, who will release her full-length debut GoldenHeart on January 15. “The focus is on the album, but we wanted to do something special for the movement that has been following us for a while.”

If you have Spotify, you can stream the EP below and purchase it on iTunes.

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It may be cold outside, but Dawn Richard warms Hearts with her new song “Miles,” one of five cuts off her Christmas EP Whiteout. The fast-paced record was produced and written by Druski, Dawn, and Carla Carter (Usher, Kelly Rowland).

“‘Miles’ is a perfect example of what the ‘Hearts’ can expect from Whiteout,” says Dawn. “Everyone may not get it at first but this is for the diehard Hearts who have been rocking with me from the beginning. This EP is for them.”

Whiteout will be available for purchase on December 1 via iTunes.

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Dawn Richard may be a solo star, but she hasn’t forgotten where she came from. The former Danity Kane member reflects on the past in the short film for “’86.” In the Eugene Lee Yang-directed video (“Wild N’ Faith”), Dawn sports chain armor and a mask as she battles with a warrior in what appears to be some Danity Kane-esque apparitions.

“‘86’ is an homage to my past,” explains Dawn. “Everyone wants to look at the Danity Kane thing as a negative but it’s a positive. The girls have been and continue to be a guiding force in my journey throughout this music business.”

The video is set to debut in the next week, while Dawn’s Christmas EP Whiteout arrives on December 1.

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Dawn Richard gets cheeky on the black-and-white cover for her Christmas EP Whiteout. The “’86″ singer poses in a chainmail helmet and leotard with her back to the camera in an outttake from her Armor On cover shoot. Due December 1, the project includes her 2011 single “December Sky” and four new tracks.

“This is strictly for the Die Hearts out there,” said Dawn, referring to her loyal fan base. “The focus is on the album, but we wanted to do something special for the movement that has been following us for a while.”

See the tracklisting and look for Dawn’s full-length debut GoldenHeart at the top of next year.

Dawn Richard is giving a gift to her fans this holiday season. Before her full-length debut GoldenHeart arrives at the top of the year, the R&B songstress will release her Christmas EP Whiteout on December 1. The project includes her 2011 single “December Sky” and four new tracks.

“This is strictly for the Die Hearts out there,” said Dawn, referring to her loyal fan base. “The focus is on the album, but we wanted to do something special for the movement that has been following us for a while.”

Dawn revealed the tracklisting by drawing it in lipstick on the mirror of a bathroom. See what goodies she has in store this Christmas.

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