With her signature blend of soulful vocals and raw honesty, Tiana transforms the classic into a modern R&B confessional—exploring heartbreak, vulnerability, and the frustration of loving someone too afraid to reciprocate. The single finds her weaving piercing lines like: “I just wanted you to say when I say that ‘I love you’ / But you run / Like a shook one”—delivered with the emotional depth that has become her trademark.

Accompanied by a Benji Allen-directed video shot in black and white across New York City, “Shook One” captures the timeless spirit of the original while showcasing Tiana’s artistry. From subway rides to summer streets and a powerful mural tribute to Mobb Deep, the visual grounds her homage in the city where the classic was born.

“Shook One” follows her acclaimed singles “Money” and “Alone”—earning praise from The Guardian, Billboard, CLASH, Essence, COLORS, and more. Earlier this year, Tiana also held an NTS Radio residency and delivered a standout BBC Radio 1Xtra Live Lounge performance, highlighting her vocal precision and range.

With over 200M streams, collaborations alongside Stormzy, EARTHGANG, Bryson Tiller, and Unknown T, and a GRAMMY nomination for “Collide” from the Queen & Slim soundtrack, Tiana Major9 has already cemented herself as one of the UK’s most compelling voices. Now, with “Shook One” and a debut album on the way in 2025, she begins a confident new chapter—blending her love of R&B, jazz, and hip-hop while staying true to the vulnerability and honesty that set her apart.

About Tiana Major9

Born in East London to Jamaican parents, 28-year-old Tiana Major9 was immersed in music from an early age, influenced by jazz, praise and worship, and the neo-soul sounds of Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill. Their journey into music saw debut releases establishing their soulful voice as one of the UK’s most enticing, featuring with Stormzy, Bryson Tiller, Smino, and Unknown T, support slots with Victoria Monet, Jazmine Sullivan, and Adele, as well as a GRAMMY nomination for “Collide” from the Queen & Slim soundtrack.

After two years of self-discovery, Tiana is set to release their long-awaited debut album in 2025; a rich tapestry of love, loss, and growth, recorded in LA, the UK, and Jamaica, filled with luxurious melodies, featherlight floating production, and raw, grounded storytelling. As a queer Black femme artist, Tiana reclaims the term “diva” on the project, embracing it with pride in the spirit of icons like Beyoncé and Whitney Houston, and approaches this next chapter with a focus on classic artistry, longevity, and self-expression.

SOURCE: Official Bio

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