Tia Wood opens a new chapter with ‘Stimulated’, a vibrant R&B leaning pop track released today through Sony Music Canada. Smooth, flirty, and full of warmth, the song captures the rush of new romance, where emotions feel heightened and everyday moments carry a special spark.
Created with an all star writing and production team including Kxhris, Fortune, and Darius Coleman, ‘Stimulated’ thrives on subtle euphoria. The lyrics reflect the thrill of early love, with Tia singing about feeling awakened, energized, and fully present. Her delivery feels effortless yet deeply expressive, pulling listeners into a moment that feels familiar and universally relatable.
Tia describes the track as a joyful love song rooted in the sweetness of connection. It’s a reminder of how powerful it can feel to be truly seen by someone, and how those early days of affection can light everything up.
Already earning major recognition, including back to back JUNO Award nominations and national acclaim for her genre bending sound, Tia continues to build momentum as both an artist and a cultural voice. With ‘Stimulated’, she reinforces her ability to balance soulful emotion with modern pop appeal, solidifying her place as one of Canada’s most compelling emerging artists.
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ABOUT TIA WOOD
Born in Saddle Lake Cree Nation in central Alberta, a community of about 6,000 people in Treaty 6 territory, Tia’s musical journey began at home. Her first experiences on stage were with her family, singing traditional music at powwows, schools, and community events. As a teenager, Tia was drawn to a wide range of artists, from musical legends like Etta James and Amy Winehouse to contemporary stars such as Remi Wolf, Leon Bridges, Jessie Reyez, and SZA. In her 20s, she gained a massive social media following as a creator, with many of her videos, which introduced Indigenous sounds to mainstream audiences, going viral and earning widespread acclaim.
Those influences laid the foundation for her debut EP, Pretty Red Bird, which was released in 2024. Tia’s smooth, stunning vocals thread together a vibrant tapestry of modern music, strengthened by her Indigenous heritage and lush R&B and pop production. The songs on Pretty Red Bird capture the depth and diversity of the young adult experience, blending classic instrumentation like piano and guitar with contemporary beats and hooks that define modern R&B and pop.
For Tia, songwriting has been a deeply personal journey—one that has allowed her to explore identity, self-expression, and emotional depth. “It’s allowed me to open up and really dig into feelings,” she says. In 2025, Tia was nominated for her first JUNO Award for ‘Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year,” and performed at the broadcast alongside Snotty Nose Rez Kids. In 2025, Tia was nominated for her second JUNO Award in the same category.
Awards, Nominations, Accolades:
- 2026 JUNO Awards: Nominated, Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year
- 2026 Women in Music Canada Awards: Nominated, Artist of the Year
- 2025 JUNO Awards: Nominated, Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year
- 2025 JUNO Awards: Performed (alongside Snotty Nose Rez Kids) on the broadcast
- 2025 Women in Music Canada Awards: Nominated, Artist of the Year
- 2025 Amazon Music Artist to Watch
