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. Early life. Bean's mother, Angie Adams, is a drummer and former member of the punk rock band Fluffy. They have Filipino heritage. They have stated that they had "minimal to no friends" and were "often isolated" during high school. 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. Bean released their debut single, "Worldwide Torture", in 2019. 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. A music video for their song "Saccharine", taken from "Worldwide Torture", was also released in October 2019. They've released solo singles, including "Hello Kitty" in December 2019 and "Yandere" in October 2020, and collaboration singles "Princess  Castle" featuring Cottontail and "Monster Truck" featuring Zheani were both released in November 2020. 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". They first started doing makeup as an early teenager while trying to recreate the looks of their "Monster High" dolls. They run Cult Candy Cosmetics, a cruelty-free, vegan makeup brand. Artistry. Bean's music has been described as pop metal, trap metal, hyperpop, alt-pop, grunge, and horror pop. "Paper"s Jael Goldfine described their music as "freaky", "eerie , and genre-bending". 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". 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. They often wear a chest binder. Personal life. Bean has Asperger syndrome. They identify as non-binary and use they/them pronouns. They are based in London.