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Birth name | Janise Robinson |
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Labels | Kranky |
Janise Robinson is an American singer who performs under the name Niecy Blues.
Robinson was raised in a religious household in Oklahoma. [2] They studied musical theater at Anderson University in South Carolina. [3]
Robinson's debut EP, Opaque, was released in 2015. [4] In 2020, they self-released a second EP, Cry. [5]
Robinson released their full-length debut, Exit Simulation, through Kranky in November 2023. [3] [6] The release was named one of the 100 best albums of the year by The Quietus . [7]
Robinson resides in Charleston, South Carolina. [8]
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Exit Simulation |
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Opaque |
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CRY |
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"Bones Become the Trees" | 2021 | Non-album single |
"Violently Rooted" | 2023 | Exit Simulation |
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