NILE | |
Background: | solo_singer |
Birth Name: | Jenée Denenne Grevious |
Origin: | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
Birth Date: | 1970 2, mf=yes |
Genre: | Hip hop, blues, trip hop |
Occupation: | singer, lyricist |
Years Active: | 2002 - present |
Label: | Independiente |
Nile (born Jenée Denenne Grevious) is an American[1] singer. In 2002, she released her debut album, Born. She listed family, spirituality and nature as influences in her music.[2] Her music has been described as Bristolian[3] and may be thought of as trip hop.
Nile is the daughter of a Blackfoot Indian mother and a French father. Explaining why she chose the name Nile, she said "I’m an Aquarius and so Nile stood out for me. Plus it’s easier to say."[2]