Tiana Major9
Tiana Major9 | |
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| Birth name | Tiana Thomas-Ambersley |
| Born | 22 November 1995 London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
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Tiana Thomas-Ambersley (born 22 November 1995), known professionally as Tiana Major9 is a British singer-songwriter from London, England. She is currently signed to Motown and gained worldwide recognition with the Grammy nominated single "Collide", from the Queen & Slim soundtrack.[1]
Early life
Tiana Major9 was born and raised in the London Borough of Newham, England and grew up in a Jamaican household, listening and singing gospel in church from the age of five. She studied music in college at the BRIT School before she started pursing it as a career.[2] She gained local recognition she in 2014 as a finalist in MOBO's UnSung competition.[3]
Musical career
Between 2017 and 2018, Tiana Major9 released singles "Merry Go", "Levee (Let It Break)", and "Mr. Mysterious".[4] On 25 January 2019, she released her debut EP, Rehearsal @ NINE.[5] She also appeared on Stormzy's album on the song "Rainfall" and the Queen & Slim soundtrack on the song "Collide", the latter being nominated for a Grammy Award. On 7 August 2020, she released her second EP titled At Sixes And Sevens, after signing with Motown.[6]
Artistry
The name Major9 refers to the major 9th chord. Her sound has been compared to the likes of Amy Winehouse, Jazmine Sullivan, Marsha Ambrosius and Lauryn Hill.[7] Her music blends elements of soul and R&B with jazz and reggae influences.[8]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Rehearsal @ NINE |
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| At Sixes And Sevens |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Adult R&B [9] | |||
| "Merry Go" | 2017 | – | Non-album single |
| "Levee (Let It Break)" | – | ||
| "Mr. Mysterious" | 2018 | – | |
| "Collide"[10] (with EarthGang) |
2019 | 9 | Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack and At Sixes And Sevens |
| "Think About You" | 2020 | – | At Sixes And Sevens |
| "Lucky" | – |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Rainfall" (Stormzy featuring Tiana Major9) |
2019 | Heavy Is the Head |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Silent Night" | 2020 | — | A Motown Holiday |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Reel Awards | 2020 | Outstanding Original Song | "Collide" (with EarthGang) | Won | [11] |
| Grammy Award | 2021 | Best R&B Song | "Collide" (with EarthGang) | Pending | [12] |
References
- ^ "TIANA MAJOR9 TALKS BEING NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY, ROMANCE & MORE ON 'WHO WE BE TALKS'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "One to watch: Tiana Major9". The Guardian.
- ^ "Tiana Major9 Biograohy". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Mokoena, Tshepo. "Tiana Major9 Is a Singular Voice in Black British Soul". Vice.
- ^ "Tiana Major9". Wonderland Magazine.
- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth. "Tiana Major9 – 'At Sixes And Sevens' EP review: Motown debut shows potential to join the greats". NME. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Muktar, Amel. "Basquiat Paintings & Nola Darling: Inside The Mind Of Tiana Major9". Vogue.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl. "How Tiana Major9 Overcame Her Vulnerabilities on Her New EP". Billboard. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Tiana Major9 – Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "Tiana Major9 And EarthGang "Collide" In New Collab From 'Queen & Slim' Soundtrack". Complex.com.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (December 11, 2019). "Black Reel Awards Nominations: 'Queen & Slim' Lead The Field, Kelvin Harrison Nabs Double Nomination". Awards Circuit.
- ^ "Grammy Nominations 2021: See the List". New York Times. Retrieved 2 February 2021.