Niecy Blues

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Niecy Blues
Birth nameJanise Robinson
Genres
[1]
Labels Kranky

Janise Robinson is an American singer who performs under the name Niecy Blues.

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Early life

Robinson was raised in a religious household in Oklahoma. [2] They studied musical theater at Anderson University in South Carolina. [3]

Career

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]

Personal life

Robinson resides in Charleston, South Carolina. [8] They identify as agender and use they/them and she/her pronouns. [9] [10]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
TitleDetails
Exit Simulation
  • Released: November 10, 2023
  • Label: Kranky
  • Format: Digital download, vinyl, CD

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleDetails
Opaque
  • Released: 2015
  • Format: Digital download
CRY
  • Released: April 22, 2020
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Bones Become the Trees"2021Non-album single
"Violently Rooted"2023Exit Simulation

References

  1. ↑ Shepherd, Julianne Escobedo. "Exit Simulation". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  2. ↑ McKinney, Michael. "An Interview With Niecy Blues". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  3. 1 2 Lewis, Dash. "Niecy Blues - Exit Simulation". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  4. ↑ Huber, Chris. "Extra Chill Fest Artist Profile: Niecy Blues". Extra Chill Fest. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  5. ↑ Noise, Chanell. "Niecy Blues explores vulnerability with new EP, 'CRY'". Mainline. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Roberts, Randall. "5 Selects: Niecy Blues (Kranky)". In Sheep's Clothing Hi-Fi. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  7. ↑ n.a. "Quietus Albums Of The Year 2023 (In Association With Norman Records)". The Quietus. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  8. ↑ Kelly, Tyler Damara. "Niecy Blues announces her debut album, Exit Simulation". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  9. ↑ "SC women, nonbinary guitarists participate in She Shreds Media riff a day challenge | Charleston Scene | postandcourier.com". 2021-12-01. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  10. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
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