Janine (singer)

Janine Foster, known professionally as Janine, is a New Zealand-born R&B singer, songwriter, and producer.[1] Janine previously performed under the stage name Janine and the Mixtape but changed her stage name to Janine to reflect her sense of growth as an artist.[1][2] Born in Auckland, Janine began singing at open mics at the age of 14.[3][4] The New Zealand Music Commission characterised Janine as one of the country's "most accomplished and successful musical exports".[5]

Musical Career

Janine first gained notoriety in 2014 after her song, "Hold Me," was featured on an episode of Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.[6][7][4] That same year, Janine's debut extended play, Dark Mind EP, reached the number two spot on the iTunes R&B album chart.[8] The commercial success of "Hold Me" led to a "bidding war" between multiple U.S. music labels seeking to sign her.[9]

In 2015, Janine won the Best Urban / Hip Hop Album award at the New Zealand Music Awards.[10][11] Janine was also nominated for a New Zealand Music Award for Critics' Choice Prize.[12]

Janine is currently an independent artist but was previously signed to Atlantic Records.[13][9]

Musical Influences

Janine cites Mariah Carey, Aaliyah, Craig David, Usher, Monica, Brandy, Ashanti, Janet Jackson, and Celine Dion as musical influences.[2]

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Pain and Paradise (2025)[14]
  • 99 (2018)[15]

Extended Plays

References

  1. ^ a b "Janine Discusses New Album 99 - PAPER Magazine". www.papermag.com. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  2. ^ a b Fenwick, George. "New Zealand's Janine on her 'amazing' US fanbase". NZ Herald. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Feature - Janine and the Mixtape: Mixing It Up In New York City". NZ Musician. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  4. ^ a b Platon, Adelle (7 October 2014). "Vixen Artist Spotlight: Janine & The Mixtape". VIBE.com. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Janine Releases Career-Defining Album, PAIN AND PARADISE | NZ Music Commission". Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  6. ^ Kennedy, John (3 July 2014). "Watch: Janine And The Mixtape Performs 'Hold Me', Talks 'Love & Hip-Hop' Feature". VIBE.com. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  7. ^ Brandle, Lars (17 October 2014). "14 New Zealand Acts You Need to Know About". Billboard. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  8. ^ "Janine And The Mixtape Releases Acclaimed Dark Mind Ep In The United States". Muzic.NZ. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Janine mixes it up on the US charts". NZ Herald. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  10. ^ "Broods clean up at music awards". NZ Herald. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  11. ^ Lane, Vincent (24 August 2025). "JANINE Drops New Album 'Pain & Paradise'". The Garnette Report. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  12. ^ "Fostered talent in Big Apple - Entertainment News". NZ Herald. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  13. ^ "Janine Discusses New Album 99 - PAPER Magazine". www.papermag.com. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  14. ^ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  15. ^ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  16. ^ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  17. ^ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
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