The World All Around Me - Yona Marie (R&B) Yona Marie delivers a sparkling production in “The World All Around Me”, evoking that classic 90s/00s R&B jam. A serenade to Yona’s love, the vocal has serious Faith Evans vibes in its strength, tone and harmony arrangements. We also get a touch of Mary J Blige’s “Everything” in the main melodic line during the chorus, which certainly made us smile. Warm and fuzzy, the track gives you that analog/vinyl feel so inherent to the style. It’s a cozy record, for sure. Expertly riding this chill af beat, Yona’s seductive and slippery vocals solidify this track’s ability to sit among those references as a peer. Bedroom jam, coffee shop jam or lay around the house jam, this track is a great addition to any playlist.
Best Lyric: “I found my paradise, my soulmate and my prize.”