TiaCorine
Tia Corine Thompson Shultz,[1] known professionally as TiaCorine, is an American rapper and songwriter from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.[3] She is best known for her singles "Lotto" and "FreakyT".[4]
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| Birth name | Tia Corine Thompson Shultz[1] |
| Born | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S[2] |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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Early life edit
Tia Shultz was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to a Shoshone mother and a Japanese-African American father.[2][5][6] In the fourth grade, Shultz began performing at local talent shows and started taking flute and piano lessons.[2] She attended Winston-Salem State University and graduated with a degree in exercise physiology, originally planning to become a physician assistant.[2][7] While in college, she worked as a shift manager at Bojangles.[8][9]
Career edit
2017-2021: 34Corine edit
In 2017, she released her first major single, "Cabbage" with OG Spliff.[10] In late 2019, she signed to the South Coast Music Group record label.[2] On September 4, 2020, she released her debut EP, 34Corine.[4][11] The album featured the song "Lotto", which received significant traction on TikTok.[4][6] On May 14, 2021, she released a follow-up to 34Corine titled The Saga of 34Corine, featuring guest appearances from Kenny Beats, DaBaby, and Frais006.[12][13] On November 27, 2021, she released her second EP, Pussy.[14][12]
2022-present: I Can't Wait edit
On September 9, 2022, she released her debut album, I Can't Wait, featuring guest appearances from UnoTheActivist, Kenny Beats, and Tony Shhnow.[15][13][16] The album featured the song "FreakyT", which received significant traction on TikTok.[8][17] She joined Key Glock on his Glockoma Tour from March to April 2023.[4][18] On April 21, 2023, she released a remix to "FreakyT" featuring rapper Latto.[16][19] In June 2023, she was announced as member of the 2023 XXL Freshmen Class.[20][21]
On February 2, 2024, TiaCorine released her fourth EP, Almost There, under South Coast Music Group and Interscope Records with guest appearances from Key Glock, Luh Tyler, and Zelooperz.[22][23] She is scheduled to perform her first headlining tour, the Almost There Tour, in March 2024.[24][25]
Artistry edit
TiaCorine has stated that the music her parents played to her as a child are a major influence on her, including artists such as Queen, Teena Marie, Sade, Sugarhill Gang, A Tribe Called Quest, Luther Vandross, Aaliyah, Michael Jackson, The Notorious B.I.G., and Ginuwine.[26][27][28] She has described her music style as "anime trap."[29][13]
Personal life edit
Shultz has a daughter, born in 2016.[2][6][29] She is a fan of anime; her favorite shows include Hunter x Hunter, Inuyasha, Pokemon, and Sailor Moon.[7][26] She is a fan of streetwear fashion, and is known to wear a diamond chain necklace of Kirby.[7][30]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Details |
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| I Can't Wait |
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Extended plays edit
| Title | Details |
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| 34Corine |
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| The Saga of 34Corine |
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| Pussy |
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| Almost There |
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References edit
- ^ a b "BIRDS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "TiaCorine". SOUTH COAST MUSIC GROUP. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Lee, Cydney (2023-04-24). "Why Bubbly Rapper-Singer TiaCorine Is Just Getting Started". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ a b c d Meara, Paul (February 8, 2023). "#OnTheVerge: TiaCorine Talks Journey to Stardom, New Music and Upcoming Tour". BET. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Hobbs, Thomas (2021-05-12). "Step Into TiaCorine's Animated Rap World". DJBooth. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ a b c Pierre, Alphonse (2023-04-03). "Don't Even Try to Put TiaCorine Into a Box". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ a b c Ju, Shirley. "TiaCorine | On Viral Song "Lotto" & New Album 'The Sage of 34Corine'". Flaunt. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ a b Seabrook III, Robby (2023-01-18). "The Break Presents - TiaCorine". XXL. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "TiaCorine". Winston-Salem Journal. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Grossman, Aaron (2022-10-12). "Off The Porch Interview: TiaCorine Talks About Working w/ DaBaby, Kenny Beats, Signing Her Deal, Co-Sign From A$AP Rocky". Dirty Glove Bastard. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ a b Martinez, Kevin (15 September 2020). "A Track-by-Track Breakdown of TiaCorine's "34Corine" EP". Paper.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (2023-04-20). "Who Is TiaCorine? Meet The 'Freaky T' Rapper". UPROXX. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ a b c Williams, Kyann-Sian (2023-08-04). "TiaCorine on 'FreakyT' and anime trap: "You cannot box me. I do what I want"". NME. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ a b Cambridge, Lou (2021-11-27). "Tap Into TiaCorine's New EP (SoundCloud Exclusive)". Grooverelly. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ a b Marie, Erika (2023-06-27). "TiaCorine Returns With "I Can't Wait" Album Ft. Kenny Beats, UnoTheActivist, Tony Shhnow". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ a b Lana LeJarde, Arielle (April 26, 2023). "TiaCorine links up with Latto for "FreakyT" remix and music video". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ A, Aron (2023-04-24). "TiaCorine Taps Latto For "FreakyT" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Lange, Alexandra (2023-01-31). "Key Glock Welcomes TiaCorine to "Glockoma Tour," Along with Kenny Muney, Jay Fizzle, and Special Guest BigXThaPlug". Audible Treats. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Cho, Regina (2023-04-28). "TiaCorine and Latto take over a mansion in new "FreakyT (Remix)" video". Revolt. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Woods, Aleia (2023-06-21). "2023 XXL Freshman Class Revealed". XXL. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (2023-06-21). "GloRilla, Central Cee, Lola Brooke & More Make XXL Freshman Class 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ a b Corcoran, Nina (February 2, 2024). "TiaCorine Releases New Almost There EP: Listen". Pitchfork. from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "New Music Friday: Stream projects from TiaCorine, Kirin J Callinan, J Mascis, and more". The Fader. February 2, 2024. from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: TiaCorine Almost There Tour". PR Newswire. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Lane, Lexi (2024-01-25). "TiaCorine Is Teaming Up With Monster Energy For The 'Almost There Tour'". UPROXX. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ a b Ju, Shirley. "TiaCorine / Meet the Anime-Trap Chameleon". Flaunt. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Jennings, Kyesha. "First Look Friday: TiaCorine Is An Anime Trap Princess". Okayplayer. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Ukiomogbe, Juliana (2020-09-10). "Rapper TiaCorine Loves Tattoos, Tarantino, and Tyler, the Creator". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ a b Blanchet, Brenton (2022-09-26). "TiaCorine is crafting her own superhero anime trap world". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "The Southern Rapper with a Diamond Kirby Chain". Vice. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-06-27.