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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]

Tiana Major9
Birth nameTiana Thomas-Ambersley
Born (1995-11-22) 22 November 1995 (age 26)
London, England
Genres
  • Alternative R&B
  • neo soul
  • jazz
  • reggae
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
  • Motown
  • Zero Point Nine

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 at the City and Islington College before she started pursuing 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
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

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"
"On Read"[11]
(with Lucky Daye)
2021 Table For Two

Guest appearances


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

Awards and nominations


Award Year Category Work Result Ref.
Black Reel Awards 2020 Outstanding Original Song "Collide" (with EarthGang) Won [12]
Grammy Award 2021 Best R&B Song "Collide" (with EarthGang) Nominated [13]

References





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