Exclusive Access: 106 & Park with Dawn Richard

Exclusive Access: 106 & Park with Dawn Richard

Dawn Richard - The former Danity Kane member has New Orleans running through her veins. The Louisiana-born singer enjoyed a life filled with music (her father was lead singer of popular soul funk group Chocolate Milk) and Southern fried food before her family was displaced to Baltimore after Hurricane Katrina.    (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Just Me - Dawn Richard in the green room at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Strike A Pose - Dawn Richard in the green room at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Strike A Pose - Dawn Richard in the green room at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

TJ and Rocsi - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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TJ and Rocsi - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dawn Richard and Producer, Drewski - Dawn Richard and her producer Drewski in the green room at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard and Producer, Drewski - Dawn Richard and her producer Drewski in the green room at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Rocsi with Audience Member - Rocsi Diaz plays a new game Give me that Government with an audience member at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Rocsi with Audience Member - Rocsi Diaz plays a new game Give me that Government with an audience member at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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South Beach Swag - Stripes are extremely flattering on Rocsi and with those heels she looks like she's ready to fly to South Beach and get the party started. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Looking Good - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Zigging and Zagging - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Zigging and Zagging - Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Golden Heart - Dawn Richard fans show their support at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Golden Heart - Dawn Richard fans show their support at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Behind-the-Scenes - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Behind-the-Scenes - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard takes the stage at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard takes the stage at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Let Me Help You - Dawn Richard takes the stage at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Let Me Help You - Dawn Richard takes the stage at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Hey Girl Hey! - Dawn Richard takes the stage at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Hey Girl Hey! - Dawn Richard takes the stage at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard talks with Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J about her new EP, "Armor On" at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard talks with Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J about her new EP, "Armor On" at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard talks with Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J about her new EP, "Armor On" at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard talks with Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J about her new EP, "Armor On" at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard talks about giving back to the fans with her single "Faith" at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard talks about giving back to the fans with her single "Faith" at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dawn Richard, Rocsi and Terrence J - Dawn Richard with Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard, Rocsi and Terrence J - Dawn Richard with Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Lady Loves - Dawn Richard and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lady Loves - Dawn Richard and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Dawn Richard - Dawn Richard at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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DJ Spynfo - DJ Spynfo at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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DJ Spynfo - DJ Spynfo at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

TJ and Rocsi - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz on break at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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TJ and Rocsi - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz on break at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

TJ and Rocsi - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz announce a special airing of 106 & Park devoted to the topic of Racial Profiling at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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TJ and Rocsi - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz announce a special airing of 106 & Park devoted to the topic of Racial Profiling at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

TJ and Rocsi - Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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TJ and Rocsi - Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Terrence J - In honor of DJ Megatron's passing last year, Terrence J poses with a RIP DJ Megatron shirt at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Terrence J - In honor of DJ Megatron's passing last year, Terrence J poses with a RIP DJ Megatron shirt at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

TJ and Rocsi - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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TJ and Rocsi - Terrence J and Rocsi Diaz at 106 & Park, March 27, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)