Orion Sun

Tiffany Maureen Majette, known professionally as Orion Sun, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Originally from New Jersey, Majette is currently based on the West Coast.

Early life Tiffany Majette was born and raised in Mount Laurel, New Jersey in a conservative Christian home. She grew up in a neighborhood named after civil rights activist Ethel Lawrence. At an early age, Majette was inspired by the music at the Bethany Baptist Church. Although she was accepted into Berklee College of Music, Majette was not able to attend for financial reasons. In 2018, Orion Sun released singles S T R E T C H and Nirvanaaa.

In 2020, after being injured by police at a racial justice protest in her hometown, Majette wrote the song "Mama's Baby." She raised over $18,000 from the song's sales on Bandcamp and donated the funds to Breonna Taylor's GoFundMe and the Loveland Foundation.

In 2022, Orion Sun released her debut EP, Getaway, which featured production and writing from Rostam Batmanglij, Nascent, Rodaidh McDonald, and Guapdad 4000. In 2024, Orion Sun release two singles "Already Gone"and "Mary Jane." Her self-titled LP, Orion, was released on September 20, 2024, followed by her tour, The Rising Sun Tour. Her influences include Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Personal life Majette is a queer Black woman. She was kicked out of her home due to her sexuality.

Discography

Studio albums Hold Space for Me (2020) Orion (2024)

EPs Getaway (2022)

Singles

"Sweetest Thing" (2017) "So Tall From Down Here" (2017) "Journal Entry" (2017) "Nirvanaaa" (2017) "S T R E T C H" (2018) "concrete" (2021) "dirty dancer" (2022) "dirty dancer - A COLORS SHOW" (2022) "Already Gone" (2024) "Mary Jane" (2024)

Compilations A Collection of Fleeting Moments and Daydreams (2017)