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Jean Dawson ‘Prize Fighter’ 

Today’s Top Tune: Jean Dawson ‘Prize Fighter’

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By Ariana Morgenstern • Jan 6, 2026 • 3m Listen

Jean Dawson released his new project Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer Of God this year, a striking, lullaby-like closing chapter to his acclaimed Glimmer of God era. Rooted in his signature “ghetto pop” sound, the recording weaves together elements of alternative, pop, soul, and beyond, with Dawson singing in both English and Spanish. Tracks like “Prize Fighter” embody the heart of the project—capturing the tension between endurance and vulnerability as Dawson reckons with survival, self-belief, and transformation.

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