Tiana Major9

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
London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Associated acts

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

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
Title Year Album
"Rainfall"
(Stormzy featuring Tiana Major9)		 2019 Heavy Is the Head

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Silent Night" 2020 N/A A Motown Holiday

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
  1. "TIANA MAJOR9 TALKS BEING NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY, ROMANCE & MORE ON 'WHO WE BE TALKS'". GRM Daily. 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. "Tiana Major9 Is a Singular Voice in Black British Soul". Vice.
  5. "Tiana Major9". Wonderland Magazine.
  6. Aubrey, Elizabeth. "Tiana Major9 – 'At Sixes And Sevens' EP review: Motown debut shows potential to join the greats". NME. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  7. Muktar, Amel. "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. "Tiana Major9 – Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  10. "Tiana Major9 And EarthGang "Collide" In New Collab From 'Queen & Slim' Soundtrack". Complex.com.
  11. "Lucky Daye And Tiana Major9 Are Lovebirds On Different Pages For Their 'On Read' Track". Uproxx. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  12. Davis, Clayton (11 December 2019). "Black Reel Awards Nominations: 'Queen & Slim' Lead The Field, Kelvin Harrison Nabs Double Nomination". Awards Circuit.
  13. "Grammy Nominations 2021: See the List". New York Times. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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