Yonna Jones is a Chicago-born rapper, R&B singer, and dancer. Coming from a household with a singer/image consultant for a mother and a DJ for a father, it’s clear that the talent and passion for music is in her blood. As a child Yonna watched her older brothers and cousins come together to start a youth rap group, it was this that ignited the spark of inspiration in Yonna. On the rapper front, Yonna is inspired by artists like Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West, Drake, J. Cole, and T-Pain; while on the R&B front she is inspired by artists like Lauryn Hill, Floetry, Omarion, Chris Brown, and Michael Jackson.

As an artist Yonna aims to produce what she calls “movement music” which is motivational and inspiring with messages of perseverance. Yonna stands out among artists with her diverse sound and vulnerability. Yonna desires to inspire others to break free from the mold of what mainstream hip-hop showcases and to explore more meaningful personal stories/experiences.