Iamnotshane Explained

iamnotshane
Birth Name:	Shane Niemi
Birth Date:	2 August 1995
Birth Place:	Los Angeles, California
Occupation:	Singer, songwriter
Module:	Embed: yes Instrument: Vocals Genre: Pop Label: Chasing The Wind Music

Shane Niemi (born August 2, 1995), known by his stage name iamnotshane (stylized in all lowercase), is an American singer and songwriter.

Known for his flamboyant dance style, his music video for his 2016 song "Insecure" became viral, which includes a version of Michael Jackson's anti-gravity lean and has been viewed over 5 million times^[1]

History

Niemi was born in Los Angeles. He has been performing since the age of 8 and began writing original songs at age 12.^[2] In 2014, he posted his first music video for "Sinister". A year later he released his first EP Sad. In 2016, his music video for "Insecure" went viral and has 6.5 million views on YouTube.^[3]

He later changed his stage name to iamnotshane and released his self-titled EP iamnotshane in 2020 through Avant Garden and Island Records.

In 2020, French producer and DJ Michael Calfan did a remix of Afterlife.^[4]

For unknown reasons, he left Avant Garden and Island Records and began releasing singles independently in late 2020.

In 2021, he gave an interview for the fashion magazine Vanity Teen, recounting his beginnings as an artist and his current influence.^[5]

Discography

Extended plays

Title	Details
Sad	Released: May 29, 2016^[6] Labels: Self-released Formats: digital download
iamnotshane	Released: February 21, 2020^[7] ^[8] Labels: Avant Garden, Island Records Formats: digital download
One Less Year Alive	Released: April 1, 2021 Labels: Chasing The Wind Music Formats: digital download

Singles

• "Sinister" (2014)
• "Insecure" (2016)
• "Dance" (2017)
• "Losers" (2017)
• "Play Good Music at My Funeral" (2017)
• "Trick" (2018)
• "Lifeguard" (2018)
• "Afterlife" (2019)
• "Security" (2019)^[9]
• "Back to You" (2019)^{[10] [11]}
• "Perfect" (2020)
• "What a Perfect Day for Crying" (2020)
• "I'm Leaving, Sorry for Your Loss" (2020)
• "Unemotional" (2020)
• "Paint a Smile on That Face!" (2020)
• "Ugly Thoughts" (2020)
• "Just Buried!" (2020)
• "Feelings an How to Destroy Them" (2021)
• "Punch Me in the Face" (2021)
• "Don't Say That" (2021)
• "Maybe My Soulmate Died" (2022)
• "What Doesn't Kill You Mutates and Tries Again" (2022)
• "I've Been Nothing but Funny and Sexy to You" (2023)
• "Plot Twist" (2023)

Notes and References

1. Web site: INDIE ARTIST SHANE PARTNERS WITH ACCLAIMED ANIMATION DANCER DYTTO FOR "DANCE" MUSIC VIDEO. January 24, 2017. Don411.com Media :: Performing Arts News Unabridged.
2. Web site: iamnotshane. Genius.
3. Web site: iamnotshane - Insecure (Official Music Video) - YouTube. 2020-07-30. www.youtube.com.
4. Web site: Afterlife (Michael Calfan Remix) - Single by iamnotshane. Apple Music.
5. https://www.vanityteen.com/iamnotshane-vanity-teen-x-the-lonely-avocado/ Iamnotshane – Vanity Teen x The Lonely Avocado
6. Web site: May 29, 2016. Sad by iamnotshane. June 17, 2020. Apple Music. en-us.
7. Web site: February 21, 2020. iamnotshane by iamnotshane. June 17, 2020. Apple Music. en-us.
8. Web site: iamnotshane – self-titled EP – Track-by-Track. February 23, 2020.
9. Web site: Track Of The Day 30/10 - iamnotshane. Clash Magazine. 30 October 2019 .
10. Web site: "Back To You" by iamnotshane. December 4, 2019.
11. Web site: iamnotshane Reveals Dreamy New Single "Back To You". December 5, 2019.