Introduction
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.
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. They gained local recognition in 2014 as a finalist in MOBO's UnSung competition.
Career
Between 2017 and 2018, Major9 released singles "Merry Go," "Levee (Let It Break)," and "Mr. Mysterious." On 25 January 2019, Major9 released their debut EP, Rehearsal @ NINE. 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.
Artistry
The name Major9 refers to the major 9th chord. Their sound has been compared to the likes of Amy Winehouse, Jazmine Sullivan, Marsha Ambrosius and Lauryn Hill, blending elements of soul, R&B, jazz, and reggae.
Personal life
Major9's verified Twitter and Instagram pages indicate the artist uses they/them pronouns.
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Rehearsal @ NINE |
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| At Sixes And Sevens |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAdult R&B | |||
| "Merry Go" | 2017 | – | Non-album single |
| "Levee (Let It Break)" | – | ||
| "Mr. Mysterious" | 2018 | – | |
| "Collide" (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) |
2021 | – | Table For Two |
Guest appearances
| 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
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Reel Awards | 2020 | Outstanding Original Song | "Collide" | Won | |
| Grammy Award | 2021 | Best R&B Song | "Collide" | Nominated |