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Niecy Blues
Birth nameJanise Robinson
Genres
LabelsKranky
Musical artist

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

Early life

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

Career

Robinson's debut EP, Opaque, was released in 2015. In 2020, they self-released a second EP, Cry.

Robinson released their full-length debut, Exit Simulation, through Kranky in November 2023. The release was named one of the 100 best albums of the year by The Quietus.

Personal life

Robinson resides in Charleston, South Carolina, and identifies as non-binary.

Discography

Albums

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

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
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
Title Year Album
"Bones Become the Trees" 2021 Non-album single
"Violently Rooted" 2023 Exit 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. ^ 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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