Cowboy Song

My debut album, Cowboy Song, is out now! this album is a journey from birth to beyond: all the questions i’ve ever had/still have, the hard conversations with my parents, the love of magic and folktales and mythology, the joy of queer sex, the heartbreak of catholicism, the veneration of ancestors, the love of community, the declaration that i am me— imani, NANí, ále, child, “beautiful granddaughter,” storyteller, chismose and The Cowboy.

this album could not have been possible without the time and skill and effort of Justin Ward Weber, Rain Johannes, Eli Furman, Jacey Ziev, El Russell, Jacob Kerzner, Achilles Mulkey, Rowan McStay, Imri, and George White.

this album was supported by friends and family and absolute STRANGERS!! via bandcamp and patreon who simply wanted to hear my art and for that i am so grateful. it was also supported by New Music USA’s 2022-23 Creator Development Fund— thank you! this album is dedicated to my late grandmother and ancestor Gladys Russell. this album might be listened to by 5 people and it might be listened to by 5 million (lol) and i hope that whoever does listen to it finds their own inner cowboy: you are a legend, you are lawless and free, you have the power over your body. this Cowboy Song is for you.

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"The Pink House"

My single, "The Pink House," is out now! This song is one of my favorites from my upcoming album Cowboy Song. Available on all streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music. Click the button below for direct links!

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Midnight EP

cover art by: jocelyn hassel
made with producer and frequent collaborator frank.e, “Midnight - EP” started out as a tik tok duet and became two pop songs channeling new love (Midnight) and late-night heartbreak (GMSB). Stream by clicking the button below:

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Wild Hunt EP

Described as "braiding from more progressive folk to folk-r&b" with "melodic swells and dives [that] create an atmosphere that is dually tense and relaxing," this EP I released in collaboration with Wild Hunt Records was my first drop in 3 years. An intimate solo session, this EP explores a small portion of my journey as a songwriter over the course of 11 years. Click this text to watch the live session.
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Sweetbitter Creature EP

cover art by: andrea negrete
Sweetbitter Creature was my first release under my new artist name, NANí. These two songs, "something like thunder" and the titular track "sweetbitter creature" were also the first time I composed for instruments other than voice and guitar. If you like gay music about yearning, check these out. Available on all streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music.

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