Niecy Blues
American singer-songwriter
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. They identify as agender and use they/them and she/her pronouns.
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