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    I'm Yona Marie (A.K.A Rachel Marie), a musician and recording artist from the Washington, DC area. Sign Up as a fan to stream and download my songs for free! I currently work as a studio singer, sound producer, and songwriter for musicians, artists, and businesses in need of some creative expertise. Contact Me if you are a potential client looking for help with your upcoming project!

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    High Five Sound Effect - Powerful High Five
    High Five Sound Effect - Powerful High Five Ah Sound Effects Jingles

    Sound effect of a high five

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

    Download free at https://yonamariemusic.com/sound-effects
     
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    Arguing Sound Effect - Argument At Fast Food Restuarant
    Arguing Sound Effect - Argument At Fast Food Restuarant Argument Sound Effect sfx

    Sound effect of an argument at a food store

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

    Download free at https://yonamariemusic.com/sound-effects
     
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    Correct Sound Effect - Correct Bell Ring
    Correct Sound Effect - Correct Bell Ring Correct Sound Effects sfx

    Sound effect of a correct answer 

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

    Download free at https://yonamariemusic.com/sound-effects
     
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    Sizzling Sound Effect - Bacon Cooking
    Sizzling Sound Effect - Bacon Cooking Sizzling Sound Effects sfx

    Sound effect of food sizzling on a stove

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

    Download free at https://yonamariemusic.com/sound-effects
     
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    Kick Sound Effect - Loud Kick Noise
    Kick Sound Effect - Loud Kick Noise Kick Sound Effects sfx

    Sound effect of a loud kick

    Recorded with AT4040 microphone

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  • Recent Blogs
    Audiation: What Is It And How Can It Change The Music World?
    Audiation: What Is It And How Can It Change The Music World?
    Friday April 14 2023, 11:30 PM
    What Is Audiation?  In the world of music, audiation is a pretty new term. My spell checker actually keeps trying to change the word from audiation to audition because the term came about in the 1970s. It's new, but it's actually pretty...
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    The Meaning Of King Kunta By Kendrick Lamar (4 Takeaways)
    The Meaning Of King Kunta By Kendrick Lamar (4 Takeaways)
    Wednesday April 12 2023, 11:30 PM
    "King Kunta" Meaning(s) When I first played this banger from Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly", I absolutely loved it but had no idea what he was talking about. Like many listeners, I vibed with the instrumentation (especially the...
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    What Does MC (AKA Emcee) Mean In Rap Music?
    What Does MC (AKA Emcee) Mean In Rap Music?
    Tuesday April 11 2023, 11:30 PM
    The General Meaning Of MC What's the big difference between a rap emcee and a program MC? In a way, it's the same exact thing, but when it comes to hip-hop, it goes a bit deeper than the general acronym. In general terms, across all types...
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    How To Write A Verse In A Song - 8 Techniques To Try
    How To Write A Verse In A Song - 8 Techniques To Try
    Sunday April 9 2023, 11:30 PM
    How To Write A Song Verse Writing a hook seems to be all the rage in music, but there is a ton of skill and creativity that goes into creating verses in songs.  Just like with all sections in song structure, there are no set strict rules...
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    How To Write A Chorus - 10 Things To Consider
    How To Write A Chorus - 10 Things To Consider
    Thursday April 6 2023, 11:30 PM
    How To Write A Chorus Or Hook The good thing about creativity in music is that you don't have to follow the rules, so there is no definite right way to write a chorus, also known as the hook section of your song. Songs are often structured...
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