{
  "id": 3301342,
  "title": "Dawn Richard – “chuuuuurch” (Feat. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dawn-richard-chuuuuurch-feat-anjelika-jelly-joseph",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:20:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2509354/dawn-richard-chuuuuurch-feat-anjelika-jelly-joseph/music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dawn Richard is preparing to release her upcoming album, Creole Culture. This album delves deeper into her New Orleans roots, a theme she has explored in previous albums. The production of Creole Culture was handled by drummer/producer Greg Paul and his Katalyst collective. The singles \"enough\" and the collaboration with Durand Bernarr, \"baby, can we?\", foreshadow the album's fun, linear sound, which is reflected in her latest single, \"chuuuuurch\". This third track from Creole Culture is an upbeat dancefloor anthem with a distinctive early-90s house bassline, and features New Orleans singer Anjelika \"Jelly\" Joseph. The song is a reflection of Richard's personal journey in the music industry, with her declaring affirmations about her identity amidst the challenges she's faced. In a press release, Richard describes \"chuuuuurch\" as a conversation with herself, addressing her experiences in the industry and the need to remind herself of who she is. Culturally, the term \"church\" serves as a powerful affirmation, signifying \"amen\", \"you right\", and even self-affirmation when no one else is around. The song's musical journey is a mix of gospel, bounce, and dance music, incorporating elements of Crystal Waters and La Bouche, with all these influences converging in one place. The song is playful, honest, and richly musical, emphasizing the importance of being one's own congregation. The video for \"chuuuuurch\" was directed by Zebretta Johnson and includes self-animated visuals by Dawn Richard.",
  "summary": "Dawn Richard's upcoming album Creole Culture is shaping up to be something special. It's a further exploration into Richard's New Orleans roots, something that she's already dug into on past albums, and she recorded it with drummer/producer Greg Paul and his Katalyst collective. The early singles, \" enough \" and the Durand Bernarr duet \"baby, can we?,\" suggest that it'll showcase Richard at her…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dawn Richard preparing Creole Culture album",
    "\"chuuuuurch\" features Anjelika \"Jelly\" Joseph",
    "Song reflects Richard's personal journey in music industry"
  ],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}