Press:

“This young lady is an awesome vocalist, writer, and performer which is no surprise to those who follow her all over the world.”
BY RELLZ THA POSTMAN-FLYAH POST - Flyah Magazine - Indie Music Blog

"Well, she’s on the verge of mainstream success, and for good reason."
Staff - Above Average Hip Hop Magazine

"There is something breathtaking and astonishing about Yaya Diamond. Her voice can be as strong as an ocean current in full storm, but as gentle as a floating cloud in a deep blue sky."
Staff - Tune Loud Magazine

“Local Beats: Yahaloma, World Collision, and more By Dawn Scire, Herald-Tribune Tuesday, July 5, 2011 PAST LOCAL BEATS Meet WSLR's 'Gumbo Charly' (June 30) Radio roundup (June 23) Rock 'n Roll Boot Camp (June 16) D15 is cranking up a notch (June 9) Rocktoberfest returns (June 2) SHARE Facebook Twitter Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon RSS Feed Print This Page Email To A Friend BEAUTIFUL RELEASE Yahaloma Gifted North Port vocalist Yahaloma — aka Yahaloma Ramos/Kimberly Thomas — released her 16-song CD, “Beautiful,” this week (available on iTunes). The top R&B and soul artist on local (Charlotte and Sarasota county) ReverbNation charts, Yahaloma has a musical lineage: her mother is international disco diva Evelyn Thomas; her cousin is “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” singer Bobby McFerrin. The Crashers (which also backs her project), you can catch them—with her vibrant vocals, 8 p.m. Friday (July 9) at Fort Myers’ Sandy Parrott (239-454-4789).”
Dawn Scire - Ticket Sarasota

“The latest viral video is by Yahaloma, an up and coming RnB/Neo-soul recording artist. With over 500 plays in only 14 days, and little to no ads, she has shown her dedication to her art. We here at Brunokim love this song, and we know you will too. Enjoy!”
Brunokim Ent. - Social Pynk

“Yahaloma is on the move, the move up that is. This young lady has made heads turn with her unique style of writing and singing. So much so, that now she is #1 on the Reverbnation charts for all of Sarasota and surrounding counties in Soul/RnB! This is amazing! Being that she has numbers that have shot up into the millions on Headliner.Fm, 3,394,413 to be exact, on Myspace.com, thousands of followers on Twitter, and the list goes on and are still rising. A congratulations is in order for this hard working woman. Keep going strong! Brunokim Ent. Bookings@Yahaloma.com”
Brunokim Ent. - SocialPynk.com

"Since 1990 Yahaloma has played with bands such as Natures Vibe, and opened up for George Clinton and P-Funk, Shabba Ranks, Mary Mary, and doing many, highly requested, local shows in South Florida and Atlanta Georgia, & Co-wrote an album with The Commodores “Brick House” Walter Orange and Craig Deanto (Child Activist. She has also recently performed at The Queens of the Community in Atlanta Georgia honoring the mothers of celebrity artists T-Pain, Neo, and Little Wayne, for their contributions to the community..."
ArenaCast.com - AreanaCast

“Yahaloma is bringing us closer... Publication about upcoming recording artist Yahaloma.”
ProQuest Information and Learning Company - The Gazette Newspaper Group

““"When you look up the word Talent, Yahaloma, should be be the meaning""”
Anthony Sebro - BTG Entertainment

““Yahaloma is a very talented singer and song writer and doing big things in the music business.””
Angel Ballard - Blaxivory Music

“What a GREAT person!! If U are on this page U probably already know how GREAT & talented Yahaloma (Kim) is. What an AWESOME person!!! Bless U Kim for all that U are & do!! Take Care!!!”
James Ferguson - Blue Flame Entertainment

“MY PLEASURE YAYA...EVERYBODY LOVES YOU!!!!! YOU ARE AN AWESOME PERFORMER!”
Troy Nichols - SW Florida Booking agent

““Yahaloma is a wonderful woman filled with the love of Yah. She is dedicated to her love of Yahweh and to her family and her music. She's my sister and I love her.” Top qualities: Personable , High Integrity , Creative ”
Michael Harrell - Born again to ride

““This young lady is an awesome entertainer, performer, singer, person, etc. I know her personally, and she is the same on and off stage. If you plan to work with her, just make sure you treat her right. She is awesome!” April 27, 2010 ”
Personal Printing Services

““My experience with Yahaloma has truly been a pleasure. She is very attention detailed, very personable, a great person to be around. She has a way of staying focused and keeps you focuses also. My name is AndyClyde and I co-sign this young lady” November 15, 2009 Clyde Anderson , Sales Manager , AndyClyde's Inc”
Clyde Anderson - AndyClyde's Ince

““I would Like to Recommend Yahaloma as a very gifted singer and a wonderful person, I had the pleasure of working together in which we co-wrote a song with her. So she is highly recommended her she is an honest caring person, who knows what she is about and is a very astute business woman too.””
Alex Martin-Blanken - Almond Productions

““Yahaloma is a person I consider to be a personal friend as well as a business associate. She is extremely talented and hard working. A person of high moral stardands. She is very committed and passionate about her craft. An out of the box thinker that can effectvely implement ideas and see them through until finished. As an individual, she is kind, caring, personable, and compassionate. She is an extremely rare multitalented individual. I would highly recommend her for any endeavor!!” November 15, 2009 ”
James Ferguson - Blue Flame Marketing and promotions

““I am pleased to endorse Singer/Entertainer Yahaloma. I've had the opportunity to interview this dynamic Woman on more than one occasion on EOTM Radio. She has proven to be reliable, determined and extremely talented in her field. Her determination to continue to become one of the best in her industry is to be reckoned with. Couple that with a keen sense of the business, high integrity and morals, makes Yahaloma a great fit for any organization. She has been such a positive light for EOTM Radio and our listeners we've invited Yahaloma to perform at our 1st Annual Celebrating the Queens in our Communities Gala, March 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. I am honored and privileged to have the opportunity to endorse Yahaloma. I am confident she will make a vibrant entertainer and add value to any program.” November 19, 2009 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert Carla Barnes”
Carla Barnes - EOTM Radio

““Yahaloma Ramos is the best!” ”
Derek Sivers - founder / president / programmer , CD Baby and Hostbaby

““Yahaloma is an outstanding singer/songwriter/business-woman. Her walk with the Lord has brought her many blessings. My greatest pleasure with Yahaloma is the prayers that we have shared together. This young woman shall continue to make a major impact in the world for the kingdom.”
David McIlwain - Alpha Records International

“Amazing!!!! Yahaloma is an amazing Artist!! Beautiful Music!! God Bless you, Yahaloma!! ”
Boss Lady Promotions - iTunes Review

"The Lords Prayer", a song in Aramaic and English with a smooth R&B twist.
Stepping Out - ASCAP Playback

"I met Yahaloma on Twitter ... she sent me the music from her upcoming release, FIRE. Oh my. This is one talented lady. She has a wonderful voice, ...The artist’s faith and spiritual roots are entwined throughout the music, but it’s not intrusive - it empowers the music."
David N. Wilson - www.tweepleblog.com