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]

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

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