Yasmin (musician)

For other uses, see Yasmin (disambiguation).

Yasmin
Background information
Birth name	Yasmin Zarine Shahmir
Also known as	DJ Yasmin
Born	December 21, 1988 (1988-12-21) (age 22) Manchester, England, UK
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Genres	Trip hop, R&B, hip hop, electronica
Occupations	Singer-songwriter Disc Jockey
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Levels Entertainment Ministry of Sound Data Records
Associated acts	Devlin, Labrinth, Ed Sheeran
Website	www.yasminsworld.co.uk

Yasmin Zarine Shahmir (born December 21, 1988), who performs under the mononym Yasmin, is a British DJ and singer-songwriter. She is signed to record label Levels Entertainment,^[1] an imprint of Ministry of Sound and began her singing career in October 2010 when she appeared on rapper Devlin's single "Runaway".^[2][3] Her debut single, "On My Own," was released on 30 January 2011.

Career

Early history

Shahmir was born in Manchester, England to an Iranian father and English mother. At a young age she moved from Manchester and was raised in Kilmacolm, near Glasgow in Scotland.^[4]

Yasmin began her musical career when she was seventeen years and left university, moving to London, where she focused on DJing. During her time in London, Shahmir was spotted and asked to DJ for many big artists, including N*E*R*D and Taio Cruz.^[4]

Her album is set for a January 15th Release.

Breakthrough (2010 – present)

Throughout September and October 2010, Yasmin supported British rapper Example on his headline tour of the United Kingdom, alongside Devlin and little known singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Yasmin was then featured on Devlin's second official single, "Runaway", for which Yasmin wrote and provided vocals for the chorus. The single was released in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2010, where it debuted at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart,^[3] peaking at number 18 in Scotland^[5] and number 48 in Europe.^[2]

Following the success of the single, Yasmin was signed to Levels Entertainment.^[1] She released her debut single "On My Own" through Ministry of Sound in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2011; where it debuted at number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.^[6] Her second solo release, "Finish Line" produced by frequent Tinie Tempah collaborator Labrinth, was released on 8 May 2011.^{[citation needed]}

She premiered a new song which features Ms Dynamite at The Wickerman Festival in Scotland on July 22, 2011.^{[citation needed]}

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peak chart positions				Album
		UK	UK IND	SCO	USA
"On My Own"	2011	39	6	—	—	TBA
"Finish Line"		13	1	16	—
"Light Up (The World)" (featuring Shy FX & Ms. Dynamite)[7]	2012	15 January 2012

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Album
		UK	SCO
"Runaway" (Devlin featuring Yasmin)	2010	15	18	Bud, Sweat and Beers
"Young Guns" (Lewi White featuring Ed Sheeran, Devlin, Griminal & Yasmin)	2011	86	—	Non-album single

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Yasmin signs to Ministry of Sound imprint Retrieved 2011-01-12.
2. ^ ^{a b} BBC Chart Blog - Devlin & Yasmin - 'Runaway' BBC, Retrieved 2010-10-30.
3. ^ ^{a b} Devlin featuring Yasmin 'Runaway' - UK Singles Chart Run The Official Charts Company, Retrieved 2011-02-05.
4. ^ ^{a b} Yasmin - Biography BBC, Retrieved 2010-12-13.
5. ^ Scottish Singles Chart - Week Ending: 6 November 2010 The Official Charts Company, Retrieved 2011-02-05.
6. ^ UK Singles Chart - Week Ending: 12 February 2011 The Official Charts Company, Retrieved 2011-02-15.
7. ^ "Future Releases". Choice FM. 2011-11-06. http://www.choice-fm.co.uk/music/future-releases/. Retrieved 2011-11-06. 

External links

• Official website
• Yasmin on Twitter
• Yasmin on Facebook

Persondata
Name	Shahmir, Yasmin
Alternative names	Yasmin
Short description	British DJ and singer-songwriter
Date of birth	21 December 1988
Place of birth	Manchester, England, UK
Date of death
Place of death