Dawn Richard Drops A Spooky Electro-R&B ‘Unicorn Remix’ Of Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse”: Listen

Mike Wass | February 26, 2014 11:39 am

Dawn Richard has a lot on her plate at the moment. She’s prepping for Danity Kane‘s big comeback and still chipping away at her solo sophomore set Blackheart. Despite that heavy workload, the 30-year-old still found the time to tackle Katy Perry‘s “Dark Horse” and her loopy ‘unicorn remix’ is a revelation.

When you hear what Dawn has done to “Dark Horse” — seamlessly transforming the trap-pop ditty into a haunting electro-R&B anthem with some help from producer Noisecastle III — you have to wonder why she is bothering with the Danity Kane reunion. The talented diva has a unique sound and vision, which sets her apart on the urban music scene. Listen to her play with magic after the jump.

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