Tiana Major9 facts for kids

Tiana Major9, born Tiana Thomas-Ambersley on November 22, 1995, is a talented singer from London, England. She is known for her amazing voice and unique music style. Tiana Major9 is signed with Motown, a famous music label. She became well-known around the world for her song "Collide." This song was even nominated for a Grammy Award!

Early Life and Music Start

Tiana Major9 grew up in London, England. Her family is from Jamaica. From a young age, about five years old, she loved singing gospel music in church. She went to City and Islington College to study music. This helped her prepare for a career in music. In 2014, she became a finalist in the MOBO UnSung competition. This helped her get noticed locally.

Music Journey

Between 2017 and 2018, Tiana Major9 released several songs. These included "Merry Go," "Levee (Let It Break)," and "Mr. Mysterious." On January 25, 2019, she released her first collection of songs, called an EP. It was named Rehearsal @ NINE.

She also sang on a song called "Rainfall" for Stormzy's album. Later, she was featured on the song "Collide" for the Queen & Slim movie soundtrack. "Collide" became a huge hit and was nominated for a Grammy Award. After signing with Motown Records, Tiana Major9 released her second EP, At Sixes And Sevens, on August 7, 2020.

Her Unique Sound

The name Major9 comes from a music term, the "major 9th chord." This shows how much music means to her. People say her music sounds like a mix of different styles. She blends elements of soul, R&B, jazz, and reggae. Her sound has been compared to famous artists like Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill.

About Tiana Major9

Tiana Major9 uses "she/they" pronouns. This means she is comfortable with both "she" and "they" when people talk about her.

Her Music

Tiana Major9 has released several EPs, which are like mini-albums. She has also released many popular singles.

Extended Plays

• Rehearsal @ NINE (Released: January 25, 2019)
• At Sixes and Sevens (Released: August 7, 2020)
• Fool Me Once (Released: March 15, 2022)

Popular Songs

• "Merry Go" (2017)
• "Levee (Let It Break)" (2017)
• "Mr. Mysterious" (2018)
• "Collide" (with EarthGang) (2019)
• "Think About You" (2020)
• "Lucky" (2020)
• "On Read" (with Lucky Daye) (2021)

Guest Appearances

Tiana Major9 has also sung on songs by other artists.

• "Rainfall" with Stormzy (2019)
• "Silent Night" (2020)
• "Reason to Smile" with Kojey Radical (2022)
• "Talkin" with Kojey Radical and Kelis (2022)
• "homies" with Saint Harison (2023)

Awards and Nominations

Tiana Major9 has received recognition for her music.

• In 2020, she won an award at the Black Reel Awards for "Outstanding Original Song" for "Collide."
• In 2021, "Collide" was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best R&B Song."