Tiana Major9

Tiana Major9
Birth nameTiana Thomas-Ambersley
Born (1995-11-22) 22 November 1995 (age 28)
London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Labels

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]

Early life

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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. 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

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Between 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

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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] blending elements of soul, R&B, jazz, and reggae.[8]

Personal life

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Major9's verified Twitter and Instagram pages indicate the artist uses she/they pronouns.[9][10]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details
Rehearsal @ NINE
  • Released: 25 January 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
At Sixes and Sevens
  • Released: 7 August 2020
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: Digital download
Fool Me Once
  • Released: 15 March 2022
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Adult R&B

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"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

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
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

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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

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  1. ^ "TIANA MAJOR9 TALKS BEING NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY, ROMANCE & MORE ON 'WHO WE BE TALKS'". GRM Daily. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  2. ^ "TIANA MAJOR9-FROM EAST LONDON TO MOTOWN RECORDS". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Tiana Major9 Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  4. ^ Mokoena, Tshepo (24 January 2019). "Tiana Major9 Is a Singular Voice in Black British Soul". Vice.
  5. ^ "Tiana Major9". Wonderland Magazine. 8 July 2019.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Muktar, Amel (21 August 2020). "Basquiat Paintings & Nola Darling: Inside The Mind Of Tiana Major9". Vogue.
  8. ^ Lamarre, Carl. "How Tiana Major9 Overcame Her Vulnerabilities on Her New EP". Billboard. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  9. ^ "https://twitter.com/TianaMajor9". Twitter. Retrieved 31 May 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  10. ^ "TM9 (@tianamajor9) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Tiana Major9 – Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  12. ^ "Tiana Major9 And EarthGang "Collide" In New Collab From 'Queen & Slim' Soundtrack". Complex.com.
  13. ^ "Lucky Daye And Tiana Major9 Are Lovebirds On Different Pages For Their 'On Read' Track". Uproxx. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  14. ^ Davis, Clayton (11 December 2019). "Black Reel Awards Nominations: 'Queen & Slim' Lead The Field, Kelvin Harrison Nabs Double Nomination". Awards Circuit.
  15. ^ "Grammy Nominations 2021: See the List". The New York Times. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.