Tiana Major9

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.

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. Her 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 Thomas-Ambersley uses she/they pronouns.

Discography Albums Title Album details November Scorpio Released: 13 February 2026 Label: +1 Records Formats: CD, LP, Digital download

Extended plays Title EP details Rehearsal @ Nine Released: 25 January 2019 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download At Sixes and Sevens Released: 7 August 2020 Label: Motown Records Format: Digital download Back at Sixes and Sevens Released: 18 December 2020 Label: Motown Records Format: Digital download Major Mantras Released: 12 February 2021 Label: Motown Records Format: Digital download At Sixes and Sevens Remixed Released: 21 April 2021 Label: Motown Records Format: Digital download Fool Me Once Released: 15 March 2022 Label: Motown Records Format: Digital download

Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album USAdult R&B "Merry Go" 2017 – "Levee (Let It Break)" – "Mr. Mysterious" 2018 – "Collide" 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 "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) – "2 seater" (with Smino) 2022 – Fool Me Once "Try Peace..." – "Try Peace... - A COLORS SHOW" – "alone" 2024 – November Scorpio "money" 2025 – "Shook One" – "Always" (with Yebba) – "energy!" (with Keyon Harrold) 2026 –

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Rainfall" 2019 Stormzy Heavy Is the Head "Silent Night" 2020 A Motown Holiday "Silly Games" 2021 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 "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 Black Reel Awards 2020 Outstanding Original Song "Collide" (with EarthGang) Grammy Award 2021 Best R&B Song