Dawn Richard has collaborated with vocalist Durand Bernarr for their new single, “baby, can we?,” the track is now available via Merge Records and Produced by Katalyst Collective. Accompanying the release is a video directed by Dawn and Carl Harrison Jr., expanding the song’s celebration of joy, intimacy, culture, and movement.

For years, the New Orleans-based singer, songwriter, producer and multidisciplinary artist and Bernarr have built devoted audiences through fearless artistry, boundary-pushing creativity, and a commitment to authenticity. “baby, can we?” brings those worlds together for the first time, pairing Richard’s innovative musical vision with Bernarr’s unique vocals.

“Durand is one of the most gifted vocalists and performers of our generation,” says Richard. “I’ve admired his artistry for years. This record gave us the opportunity to create something together that feels joyful, honest, and rooted in genuine connection. At its heart, ‘baby, can we?’ is about being open enough to embrace possibility.”

Bernarr shares, “It was only a matter of time before Dawn and I collaborated on a record. As suspected, working together was effortless! I’ve long respected her innovation as an artist and the way she continues to evolve while remaining true to herself. I hope y’all enjoy the record as much as we enjoyed making it!”

“baby, can we?” follows last year’s “A FLEX,” and is another taste of Dawn’s next chapter. After exploring new lanes within her genre-bending projects with Spencer Zahn, including 2022’s Pigments and 2024’s Quiet in a World Full of Noise, “A FLEX” and “baby, can we?”

order “baby, can we?” by Dawn Richard and Durand Bernarr HERE