Jazmin Bean

Jasmine Adams (professionally known as Jazmin Bean) 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 & Island Records.

Jazmin Bean
Born2002/2003 (age 18–19)[1]
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • social media personality
  • makeup artist
Years active2019–present
Parent(s)
Musical career
OriginLondon, England
Genres
LabelsInterscope

Early life

Bean's mother, Angie Adams, is a drummer and former member of the punk rock band Fluffy.[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][5]

Bean released their debut single, "Worldwide Torture", in 2019.[2] They self-released their debut extended play, Worldwide Torture, in October 2019, under their personal label Answang Birthday Cake. It was later reissued by Island and Interscope Records in November 2020 with four additional tracks.[6][5] A music video for their song "Saccharine", taken from Worldwide Torture, was also released in October 2019.[7] They've released solo singles, including "Hello Kitty" in December 2019 and[8] "Yandere" in October 2020, and collaboration singles "Princess Castle" featuring Cottontail[9][6] and "Monster Truck" featuring Zheani were both released in November 2020.[1]

Makeup/Public Image

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][9] They first started doing makeup as an early teenager while trying to recreate the looks of their Monster High dolls.[5] They run Cult Candy Cosmetics, a cruelty-free, vegan makeup brand.[10][8]

Artistry

Bean's music has been described as pop metal,[12] trap metal,[13] hyperpop,[8] alt-pop,[6] grunge,[3] and horror pop.[5] Paper's Jael Goldfine described their music as "freaky", "eerie", and "genre-bending".[7] 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.[9]

Bean has stated that their style is inspired by Hello Kitty, Aswangs, Fraggle Rock, and Tim Burton films, and they have described it as a form of escapism.[3][2] They often wear a chest binder.[14]

Personal life

Bean has Asperger syndrome. They identify as non-binary and use they/them pronouns.[14][5] They are based in London.[3]

Discography

Extended plays
List of extended plays with details
Title Details
Worldwide Torture Standard edition

The Re-Up

  • Released: 11 November 2020[16]
  • Label: Interscope, Island Records
  • Format: LP, CD, streaming, digital download

Singles
List of singles as lead artist with title, year, and album
Title Year Album
"Worldwide Torture"[17] 2019 Worldwide Torture
"War Zone Urchin"[18]
"Pesticides"[19] Non-album singles
"Birthday Bitch"[20] 2020
"Super Slaughter"[21] Worldwide Torture
"Yandere"[22]
"Monster Truck"[23]
(featuring Zheani)
"R U Looking 4 Me Now"[24] 2021 TBA
"Puppy Pound"[25] 2022

References
  1. Meyer-Horn, Maxim (9 November 2020). "Nieuwe single Jazmin Bean & Zheani - "Monster Truck"". Dansende Beren (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  2. Andrews, Arden Fanning (18 October 2019). "Watch Jazmin Bean's "Hybrid Creature" Extreme Beauty Tutorial". Vogue. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  3. 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.
  4. Cadogan, Dominic (29 May 2020). "Meet Jazmin Bean, the paradoxical pop star with an otherworldly look". Dazed. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  5. Wright, Lisa (17 December 2020). "Class of 2021: Jazmin Bean". DIY. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  6. Murray, Robin (11 November 2020). "Jazmin Bean Shares New Single 'Princess Castle'". Clash. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  7. Goldfine, Jael (22 October 2019). "Welcome to the Bloody, Pastel Pink World of Jazmin Bean". Paper. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  8. "London-based Musician Jazmin Bean Drops "Hello Kitty"". Wonderland. 10 December 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  9. Matozzo, Marissa (30 October 2020). "Jazmin Bean Buries Their Enemies on 'Yandere'". Paper. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  10. "Jazmin Bean - Princess Castle ft. Cottontail Video". Contactmusic.com. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  11. Marines, Mauro (29 January 2021). "'Super Slaughter': La ternura y el gore se unen en el Cerdo de Babel". Vanguardia (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  12. Enis, Eli (27 February 2020). "Why are so many pop artists borrowing from metal?". Red Bull. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  13. Matulaityte, Giedre (8 June 2021). "11 artists who are redefining everything we know about the trap metal genre". Alternative Press. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  14. Bakar, Faima (2 May 2019). "'I'm a genderless monster': Non-binary Londoner loves dressing up as an 'alien'". Metro. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  15. Worldwide Torture, 22 October 2019, retrieved 14 January 2022
  16. "Worldwide Torture by Jazmin Bean". 11 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  17. "Worldwide Torture - Single by Jazmin Bean". 1 August 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  18. "War Zone Urchin - Single by Jazmin Bean". 3 December 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  19. "Pesticides - Single by Jazmin Bean". 28 December 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  20. "Birthday Bitch - Single by Jazmin Bean". 7 February 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  21. "Super Slaughter - Single by Jazmin Bean". 1 March 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  22. "Yandere - Single by Jazmin Bean". 30 October 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  23. "Monster Truck - Single by Jazmin Bean". 9 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  24. "R U Looking 4 Me - Single by Jazmin Bean". 2 July 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Apple Music.
  25. "Jazmin Bean - Puppy Pound". 15 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022 – via UMusic.

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