Yona Marie – I’m Still Loyal (2022)
There is nothing that quite compares to giving and receiving unconditional love and loyalty over time. This is something that Yona Marie has taken and crafted into the raw feelings and relatable narrative of ‘I’m Still Loyal’. A single dedicated to anyone who has provided or received unyielding love and loyalty, it has us all appreciative of the people in our lives who are always on our side.
Using hip-hop inspired movements sprinkled with contemporary RnB flows, the single is a wonderful appetizer for what is still to come. Since she started singing with her family at church, Yona Marie has worked as a session singer, writer and producer. When not making her own music, she helps other artists market their music in the ever-changing digital music world.
‘I’m Still Loyal’ hits you with serious RnB vibes from the first moment. Marie’s vocals have a smooth sound to them as she flows into your ears and states that she is still loyal. Through the lyrics, she tells you all the ways she will help, leaving you feeling confident that you will always have someone on your side. There is something about her performance that comforts and soothes your soul, through the connection she provides. The good vibes that shimmer and shine through the single are rather epic and you can’t help but smile to them. If you are feeling down, this is the song you need to listen to in order to build your strength and feel able to face anything. It will also make you think about the people who are always with you and fill you with the warmth they provide.
As Marie’s vocals slide through your senses and fill you with comfort, the melody is a catchy shuffle of RnB sensibilities. The beats have a layered feeling with a deep pulse and side shuffle. There are some warbling higher tones that dust the atmosphere with glittering good vibes. You are going to feel the need to shimmy and sway to the melody, regardless of how hard you try not to. While the melody shuffles through your ears, there is a rich yet minimalistic feeling to it that really highlights the vocals. The balance between the music and vocals has been handled perfectly, as the music bolsters the richness of her voice while enhancing the good vibes of the track.
Yona Marie brings a smooth RnB sound to endlessly good vibes that lift your mood and let you know that you are not alone in ‘I’m Still Loyal’. Her vocals have a wonderful warmth that fills you with comfort and the knowledge that you are not alone in the world. The melody enhances the movement of her vocals, while deepening the warmth of the soundscape.
Find out more about Yona Marie on her website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
