Tiana Major9
British singer
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Tiana Thomas-Ambersley (born 22 November 1995), known professionally as Tiana Major9, is a British singer. She is best known for her 2019 single "Collide" (featuring EarthGang), released on the Queen & Slim film soundtrack. Earlier that year, she signed with Motown.[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. 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
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
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
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| November Scorpio |
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Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Rehearsal @ Nine |
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| At Sixes and Sevens |
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| Back at Sixes and Sevens |
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| Major Mantras |
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| At Sixes and Sevens Remixed |
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| Fool Me Once |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Adult R&B [11] | |||
| "Merry Go" | 2017 | – | Non-album singles |
| "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"(with Lucky Daye)[13] |
2021 | – | Table for Two |
| "Same Space? (Remix)" (with SIR) | – | At Sixes and Sevens Remixed | |
| "Real Affair (Remix) (feat. Vince Staples) | – | ||
| "Lucky - Things You Say Remix" (with Things You Say) | – | Non-album single | |
| "2 seater" (with Smino) | 2022 | – | Fool Me Once |
| "Try Peace..." | – | ||
| "Try Peace... - A COLORS SHOW" | – | Non-album single | |
| "alone" | 2024 | – | November Scorpio |
| "money" | 2025 | – | |
| "Shook One" | – | ||
| "Always" (with Yebba) | – | ||
| "energy!" (with Keyon Harrold) | 2026 | – | |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Rainfall" | 2019 | Stormzy | Heavy Is the Head |
| "Silent Night" | 2020 | N/a | A Motown Holiday |
| "Silly Games" | 2021 | N/a | Small Axe (Music Inspired By The Original TV Series) |
| "Reason to Smile" | 2022 | Kojey Radical | Reason to Smile |
| "Talkin" | Kojey Radical, Kelis | ||
| "Worth My While" | Manny Norté, Stalk Ashley, Arya Starr | Non-album single | |
| "homies" | 2023 | Saint Harison | lost a friend |
| "Sugar Water & Lime Pt2!" | 2024 | Elijah Blake | eiljah! (Deluxe Edition) |
Awards and nominations
| 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 | Nominated | [15] |