Nile (singer)
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Birth name | Jenée Denenne Grevious |
Born | February 11, 1970 |
Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
Genres | Hip-Hop Blues, Hip hop, Triphop |
Occupation(s) | singer, lyricist |
Years active | 2002 - present |
Labels | Independiente |
Nile (born Jenée Grevious) is an American[1] singer. In 2002 she released her debut album, Born.[2] She listed family, spirituality and nature as influences in her music.[3] Her music has been described as Bristolian[4] and may be thought of as Trip Hop.
Biography
NILE is the daughter of a Blackfoot Indian mother and a French father. She chose the name NILE because "I’m an Aquarius and so Nile stood out for me. Plus it’s easier to say."[3]