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

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and gained worldwide recognition with the

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nominated single "Collide", from the ''Queen & Slim'' soundtrack.

Early life

Tiana Major9 was born and raised in the

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, 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. She gained local recognition she in 2014 as a finalist in MOBO's UnSung competition.

Musical career

Between 2017 and 2018, Tiana Major9 released singles "Merry Go", "Levee (Let It Break)", and "Mr. Mysterious". On 25 January 2019, she released her debut EP, ''Rehearsal @ NINE''. She also appeared on

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'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

Artistry

The name Major9 refers to the major 9th chord. Her sound has been compared to the likes of Amy Winehouse,

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, Marsha Ambrosius and Lauryn Hill. Her music blends elements of soul and R&B with jazz and reggae influences.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

Guest appearances

Awards and nominations

References

{{Authority control 1995 births Living people 21st-century Black British women singers British contemporary R&B singers British women hip hop musicians English women singer-songwriters English soul singers Singers from London People educated at the BRIT School