Janine (singer)

Janine Foster Performing at the Howard Theater during the 2025 Pain and Paradise Tour.
Janine Foster Performing at the Howard Theater during the 2025 Pain and Paradise Tour.

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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