Tiana Thomas-Ambersley (born 22 November 1995), known professionally as Tiana Major9, is a British singer from London. They are currently signed to Motown and gained worldwide recognition with the Grammy-nominated single "Collide," from the Queen & Slim soundtrack.[1]
Tiana Major9 | |
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| Birth name | Tiana Thomas-Ambersley |
| Born | 22 November 1995 London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
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Early life
editTiana 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. They studied music at the City and Islington College before pursuing it as a career.[2] They gained local recognition in 2014 as a finalist in MOBO's UnSung competition.[3]
Career
editBetween 2017 and 2018, Major9 released singles "Merry Go," "Levee (Let It Break)," and "Mr. Mysterious."[4] On 25 January 2019, Major9 released their debut EP, Rehearsal @ NINE.[5] They 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, Major9 released their second EP, At Sixes And Sevens, after signing with Motown.[6]
Artistry
editThe 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] blending elements of soul, R&B, jazz, and reggae.[8]
Personal life
editMajor9's verified Twitter and Instagram pages indicate the artist uses she/they pronouns.[9][10]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Rehearsal @ NINE |
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| At Sixes and Sevens |
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| Fool Me Once |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Adult R&B [11] | |||
| "Merry Go" | 2017 | – | Non-album single |
| "Levee (Let It Break)" | – | ||
| "Mr. Mysterious" | 2018 | – | |
| "Collide"[12] (with EarthGang) |
2019 | 9 | Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack and At Sixes And Sevens |
| "Think About You" | 2020 | – | At Sixes And Sevens |
| "Lucky" | – | ||
| "On Read"[13] (with Lucky Daye) |
2021 | – | Table For Two |
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Rainfall" | 2019 | Stormzy | Heavy Is the Head |
| "Silent Night" | 2020 | — | A Motown Holiday |
| "Reason to Smile" | 2022 | Kojey Radical | Reason to Smile |
| "Talkin" | 2022 | Kojey Radical and Kelis | Reason to Smile |
| "homies" | 2023 | Saint Harison | homies |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Reel Awards | 2020 | Outstanding Original Song | "Collide" (with EarthGang) | Won | [14] |
| Grammy Award | 2021 | Best R&B Song | "Collide" (with EarthGang) | Nominated | [15] |
References
edit- ^ "TIANA MAJOR9 TALKS BEING NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY, ROMANCE & MORE ON 'WHO WE BE TALKS'". GRM Daily. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "TIANA MAJOR9-FROM EAST LONDON TO MOTOWN RECORDS". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Tiana Major9 Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Mokoena, Tshepo (24 January 2019). "Tiana Major9 Is a Singular Voice in Black British Soul". Vice.
- ^ "Tiana Major9". Wonderland Magazine. 8 July 2019.
- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (6 August 2020). "Tiana Major9 – 'At Sixes And Sevens' EP review: Motown debut shows potential to join the greats". NME. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ Muktar, Amel (21 August 2020). "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.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/TianaMajor9". Twitter. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "TM9 (@tianamajor9) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Tiana Major9 – Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- ^ "Tiana Major9 And EarthGang "Collide" In New Collab From 'Queen & Slim' Soundtrack". Complex.com.
- ^ "Lucky Daye And Tiana Major9 Are Lovebirds On Different Pages For Their 'On Read' Track". Uproxx. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (11 December 2019). "Black Reel Awards Nominations: 'Queen & Slim' Lead The Field, Kelvin Harrison Nabs Double Nomination". Awards Circuit.
- ^ "Grammy Nominations 2021: See the List". The New York Times. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.