Tiana Major9 Returns With 'Money'

Mapesho Kyakilika
May 1
2 min read

Tiana Major9’s warm vocals embrace golden guitar progressions on her new single ‘Money’, released on 29th April. Inside the warmth of the track, Major9 reflects on childhood memories, evolution with finance, and the real and tender human experiences that shape us as humans.

‘Money’ traces Major9’s personal journey with finances thus far, displaying the lengths of her willingness to be vulnerable in all aspects of their artistry. Expanding on a topic that few ever wish to elaborate on, Major9 shines light in the darker places with this track, letting the instrumentals guide her candour and lead listeners to a deeper place of solace and reflection.

Covering a soundscape that feels as extensive as it is close and personal, Major9 pulls us into a space of retrospection with her newest release. 'Money knows who needs who more, always loves you when she's here, money's always out the door, money knows you love her more', Major9 sings of the larger than life feeling money can take in our lives, a constant fleeting yet ever present asset that every human is in search for, an element needed by all in order to unlock their future possibilities.

Having garnered over 200 million streams, as well as collaborations with renowned artists such as Bryson Tiller, EARTHGANG, and Stormzy, Tiana Major9’s journey of artistry has reached the ears of listeners worldwide, as well as a recent feature BBC 1Xtra Live lounge, and an NTS residency cementing her further as a crucial voice in today's world of music. Shining light on the reality of a life devoted to artistry, Tiana Major9's firsthand experiences in navigating the financial realities of the music world while securing long-term stability a are at the forefront of this track, making 'Money' a vulnerable offering, of equal parts truth and a display of Major9's vocal agility.

Listen to 'Money', out on all streaming platforms now !

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