TiaCorine

Tia Corine Thompson Shultz,[1] known professionally as TiaCorine, is an American rapper and songwriter from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.[2] She is best known for her singles "Lotto" and "FreakyT".[3]

TiaCorine
Birth nameTia Corine Thompson Shultz
BornWinston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
LabelsSouth Coast Music Group

Early life

Tia Shultz was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to a Shoshone mother and a Japanese-African American father.[4][5] She was exposed to a diverse range of music in her childhood. In the fourth grade, Shultz began performing at local talent shows and started taking flute and piano lessons.[4]  She attended Winston-Salem State University and graduated with a degree in Exercise Physiology, originally wanting to be a physician’s assistant.[4][6]

Career

2017-2021: 34Corine

In 2017, she released her first major single, "Cabbage" with OG Spliff.[7] In late 2019, she signed to the South Coast Music Group record label.[4] On September 4, 2020, she released her debut EP, 34Corine.[3] The album featured the song "Lotto", which received significant traction on TikTok.[3] On May 14, 2021, she released her debut album, The Saga of 34Corine, featuring guest appearances from Kenny Beats, DaBaby, and Frais006.[8] On September 17, 2021, she released the single "Bo Time", inspired by her time working at Bojangles.[9] On November 27, 2021, she released her second EP, Pussy.[10]

2022-present: I Can't Wait

On September 9, 2022, she released her second album, I Can't Wait, featuring guest appearances from UnoTheActivist, Kenny Beats, and Tony Shhnow.[11] The album featured the song "FreakyT", which received significant traction on TikTok.[9] In January 2023, it was announced she would join Key Glock's 2023 Glockoma Tour.[3] On April 21, 2023, she released a remix to "FreakyT" featuring rapper Latto.[9] In June 2023, she was announced as member of the 2023 XXL Freshmen Class.[12]

Artistry

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.[13][14][15] She describes her music style as "anime trap."[16]

Personal life

Shultz has a daughter, born in 2016.[4][16]

She is a fan of anime; her favorite shows include Hunter x Hunter, Inuyasha, Pokemon, and Sailor Moon.[6][13] She is a fan of streetwear fashion, and is known to wear a diamond chain necklace of Kirby.[6][17]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details
The Saga of 34Corine
I Can't Wait
  • Released on: September 9, 2022
  • Label: South Coast Music Group
  • Format: digital download, streaming

Extended plays
Title Details
34Corine
  • Released on: September 4, 2020
  • Label: South Coast Music Group
  • Format: digital download, streaming
Pussy
  • Released on: November 27, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: digital download, streaming

References
  1. "BIRDS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  2. Lee, Cydney (2023-04-24). "Why Bubbly Rapper-Singer TiaCorine Is Just Getting Started". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  3. Meara, Paul (February 8, 2023). "#OnTheVerge: TiaCorine Talks Journey to Stardom, New Music and Upcoming Tour". BET. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  4. "TiaCorine". SOUTH COAST MUSIC GROUP. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  5. Hobbs, Thomas (2021-05-12). "Step Into TiaCorine's Animated Rap World". DJBooth. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  6. Ju, Shirley. "TiaCorine | On Viral Song "Lotto" & New Album 'The Sage of 34Corine'". Flaunt. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  7. 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.
  8. Williams, Aaron (2023-04-20). "Who Is TiaCorine? Meet The 'Freaky T' Rapper". UPROXX. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  9. Seabrook III, Robby (2023-01-18). "The Break Presents - TiaCorine". XXL. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  10. Cambridge, Lou (2021-11-27). "Tap Into TiaCorine's New EP (SoundCloud Exclusive)". Grooverelly. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  11. Marie, Erika (2023-06-27). "TiaCorine Returns With "I Can't Wait" Album Ft. Kenny Beats, UnoTheActivist, Tony Shhnow". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  12. Woods, Aleia (2023-06-21). "2023 XXL Freshman Class Revealed". XXL. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  13. Ju, Shirley. "TiaCorine / Meet the Anime-Trap Chameleon". Flaunt. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  14. Jennings, Kyesha. "First Look Friday: TiaCorine Is An Anime Trap Princess". Okayplayer. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  15. Ukiomogbe, Juliana (2020-09-10). "Rapper TiaCorine Loves Tattoos, Tarantino, and Tyler, the Creator". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  16. Blanchet, Brenton (2022-09-26). "TiaCorine is crafting her own superhero anime trap world". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  17. "The Southern Rapper with a Diamond Kirby Chain". Vice. 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
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