Jazmin Bean

Jazmin Bean

Jazmin Bean is a British singer, songwriter and makeup artist from London, England. Born Jasmine Adams, they are based in London and use a public image shaped by bold makeup, surreal visuals and a strong online presence. They are also the founder of the makeup brand Cult Candy Cosmetics.

Background and visual style

Bean is born in London to Angie Adams and Ginger Wildheart. Their early life is little documented. They begin experimenting with makeup at around the age of 11 or 12, initially drawing on doll imagery to change their face and appearance. They also explore drag culture, though they later lose interest in it. Their artwork and presentation draw on Japanese pop culture and mythological creatures.

Music

Bean’s music sits across alternative metal, emo pop, experimental, industrial, kawaii metal and nu metal, with links to rock and pop. Their debut independent music video, Worldwide Torture, appears in 2019 and combines kawaii aesthetics with a darker, monstrous visual style. The same year, they release a debut extended play that includes “Worldwide Torture”, “Princess Castle” featuring Cottontail, “Saccharine”, “Hello Kitty” and “Little Lamb”. The EP is produced by Dougal Drummond, Dave Draper and Jessica Winter. A rework of the Worldwide Torture EP follows later in 2019 and adds six more tracks, including “Yandere” and “Monster Truck” as singles. The EP later appears in physical form in 2021.

Labels and profile

Bean is associated with aswang birthday cake and Interscope Records. They are known as a performer whose music and visual presentation overlap closely, with recurring references to surrealism, pop imagery and metal influence.