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“Tiana Khasi nails both aura and songwriting” – Rolling Stone US

It’s not often an artist establishes themselves so eloquently with the launch of their debut EP, but in the case of Melbourne-based future soul artist, Tiana Khasi, this was precisely achieved with the 2019 release of Meghalaya –  a powerful statement, produced by Sampology, seamlessly weaving her Samoan and Indian heritage into a forward-thinking blend of RnB, jazz, and pop. 

After her debut single Nuketown was premiered by Complex UK, it caught the air of BBC6 tastemaker Gilles Peterson, and was handpicked to feature on the 13th instalment of his renowned compilation, Brownswood Bubblers. Tiana went on to co-headline her debut UK performance in London, shoulder-tapped by BBC 1XTRA host, Jamz Supernova to feature on a showcase presented by her label, Future Bounce.

Tiana’s highly anticipated debut, Meghalaya – titled for Meghalaya, India, the land of the Khasi tribe whose name Tiana proudly bears – arrived to critical acclaim. Collaborating with producer Sampology and local label Soul Has No Tempo, it went on to receive nominations for 2019’s prestigious Corner Award, and an AIR Award nod for Best Independent R&B/Soul Release, a testament to the power in her storytelling and ability to weave themes of family, self-empowerment and identity into the contemporary vernacular of Australian music.

As an emerging artist, Tiana is recognised industry wide as a gifted musician and cultural pillar, spearheading uncharted territories in Australian music. In 2022, Tiana received the APRA AMCOS Professional Development Award supporting her self-led development plan to engage in songwriting workshops and locally based cultural nourishment in preparation for the writing of her next release. Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) then awarded funding for the early stage recording of her sophomore record, which is currently in the works.

A timeless torchbearer in the evolving music scene, Tiana Khasi's community-led approach and her ability to shape new future sounds through past experiences continue to set her apart, ensuring that her music remains a powerful force in the ever-changing musical landscape. 2024 will see the highly anticipated return of Tiana Khasi's music, brimming with the promise of pop innovation and soulful storytelling. With her unique blend of venomous yet honey-sweet vocals, Khasi is poised to once again captivate global audiences and redefine the boundaries of contemporary sound emerging from Australia.