Jazmin Bean
Jazmin Bean (born 02/07/2003) is an English singer, songwriter, social media personality, and makeup artist. Based in London, they first gained attention online for their "extreme" makeup looks. They self-released their debut extended play Worldwide Torture in 2019, which was later reissued in 2020 through Interscope Records.
Jazmin Bean | |
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| Born | Jasmine Raquel Adams February 07, 2003 |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Origin | London, England |
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| Labels | Interscope |
Early life
Bean's mother, Angie Adams, is a drummer and former member of the punk rock band Fluffy.[1] Their father, Ginger Wildheart, was also in a rock band.[2] They have Filipino heritage.[3] They have stated that they had "minimal to no friends" and were "often isolated" during high school.[4]
Career
Music
Bean began performing music at age 15. Their first live performance involved them singing while rubbing chicken liver on themselves at a bar.[3][2]
Bean released their debut single, "Worldwide Torture", in 2019.[1] They self-released their debut extended play, Worldwide Torture, in October 2019, which was later reissued by Interscope Records in November 2020 with four additional tracks.[5][2] A music video for their song "Saccharine", taken from Worldwide Torture, was also released in October 2019.[6] Their single "Hello Kitty" was released in December 2019.[7] They released their single "Yandere" in October 2020, and released their single "Princess Castle" in November 2020.[8][5] They released the single "Monster Truck" featuring Zheani in November 2020.[9]
Makeup
Bean became known on social media for their "extreme", "doll-like" makeup looks and pastel goth style, which they have described as "genderless monster".[10][11][8] They first started doing makeup as an early teenager while trying to recreate the looks of their Monster High dolls.[2] They run Cult Candy Cosmetics, a cruelty-free, vegan makeup brand.[10][7]
Artistry
Bean's music has been described as pop metal, trap metal, hyperpop, alt-pop, grunge, and "horror pop".[2][12][7][5][3][13] Paper's Jael Goldfine described their music as "freaky", "eerie", and "genre-bending".[6] They have stated that their music is inspired by film soundtracks, including those of the 2019 horror film Midsommar and the 2005 fantasy film Corpse Bride.[8]
Bean has stated that their style is inspired by Hello Kitty, Aswangs, Fraggle Rock, and Tim Burton films, and have described it as a form of escapism.[3][1] They often wear a chest binder.[14]
Personal life
Bean has Asperger syndrome. They identify as non-binary and use they/them pronouns.[14][2] They are based in London.[3]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Worldwide Torture | Standard edition
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Worldwide Torture"[16] | 2019 | Worldwide Torture |
| "War Zone Urchin"[17] | ||
| "Pesticides"[18] | Non-album singles | |
| "Birthday Bitch"[19] | 2020 | |
| "Super Slaughter"[20] | Worldwide Torture | |
| "Yandere"[21] | ||
| "Monster Truck"[22] (featuring Zheani) | ||
| "R U Looking 4 Me Now"[23] | 2021 | TBA |
References
- Andrews, Arden Fanning (18 October 2019). "Watch Jazmin Bean's "Hybrid Creature" Extreme Beauty Tutorial". Vogue. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Wright, Lisa (17 December 2020). "Class of 2021: Jazmin Bean". DIY. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Williams, Kyann-Sian (29 August 2021). "Jazmin Bean at Reading Festival 2021: "This is all I ever wanted to do"". NME. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Cadogan, Dominic (29 May 2020). "Meet Jazmin Bean, the paradoxical pop star with an otherworldly look". Dazed. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Murray, Robin (11 November 2020). "Jazmin Bean Shares New Single 'Princess Castle'". Clash. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Goldfine, Jael (22 October 2019). "Welcome to the Bloody, Pastel Pink World of Jazmin Bean". Paper. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- "London-based Musician Jazmin Bean Drops "Hello Kitty"". Wonderland. 10 December 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Matozzo, Marissa (30 October 2020). "Jazmin Bean Buries Their Enemies on 'Yandere'". Paper. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- Meyer-Horn, Maxim (9 November 2020). "Nieuwe single Jazmin Bean & Zheani - "Monster Truck"". Dansende Beren (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- "Jazmin Bean - Princess Castle ft. Cottontail Video". Contactmusic.com. November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- Marines, Mauro (29 January 2021). "'Super Slaughter': La ternura y el gore se unen en el Cerdo de Babel". Vanguardia (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Matulaityte, Giedre (8 June 2021). "11 artists who are redefining everything we know about the trap metal genre". Alternative Press. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Enis, Eli (27 February 2020). "Why are so many pop artists borrowing from metal?". Red Bull. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- Bakar, Faima (2 May 2019). "'I'm a genderless monster': Non-binary Londoner loves dressing up as an 'alien'". Metro. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- "Worldwide Torture by Jazmin Bean". 11 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "Worldwide Torture - Single by Jazmin Bean". 1 August 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "War Zone Urchin - Single by Jazmin Bean". 3 December 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "Pesticides - Single by Jazmin Bean". 28 December 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "Birthday Bitch - Single by Jazmin Bean". 7 February 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "Super Slaughter - Single by Jazmin Bean". 1 March 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "Yandere - Single by Jazmin Bean". 30 October 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "Monster Truck - Single by Jazmin Bean". 9 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "R U Looking 4 Me - Single by Jazmin Bean". 2 July 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.