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Navigating between Jazz, RnB, Soul and Neo soul, JAZMYN's music comes from afar. A soothing, restorative cry from the heart; a honest expression of deep, complex feelings. Written on a tenor ukulele in the privacy of her Marolles apartment, her songs are colorful and vibrant. Both organic and unfiltered, they’re meant to be listened to by the fireside, with a dog on your lap and aglass of rum in your hand. Comfort at its finest, topped by a sincere and human look.

JAZMYN has always been surrounded by music. As a child, she used to raid the media library with her dad in order to burn her first CDs. On the menu: TLC and Beyoncé, closely followed by Lauryn Hill and Ella Fitzgerald. Driven by groove, texture and vocal technique, she soon began to sing; in her bedroom, in the shower, as long as it was for herself, in complete privacy.

In 2014, with a fine arts diploma in her pocket, she flew to London, where she joined The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance - a music school located in the north-east of the English capital - to train as a singer. A rich and intense year of encounters and learning, which left an indelible mark on JAZMYN's creative process: in the hustle and bustle of the city, during jam sessions in which she often took part, she realised how important musicians were on stage whilst getting a better understanding of the benefits of collaboration. Back in Belgium, she went on to train at the Jazz Studio, where she discovered Neo soul, a genre she immediately fell in love with. Artists such as D'Angelo, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott invaded her playlists, joining the list of her greatest influences.

Drawing on her diverse training and experience, JAZMYN then decided to start writing her own songs. In 2018, in the comfort of her sofa, she gave birth to “Golden”, a gentle, enveloping track that marked the start of her musical career. After several years of composing with a ukulele found at a flea market, she returned to the studio in September 2021, kicking things off with a residency at Zinnema. Accompanied by her musicians, she recorded the tracks “Golden” and “Katie”, followed by a concert at the Beursschouwburg. After a year full of gigs in Brussels’ cafes, she took part — and won second position — in Concours Circuit talent contest in autumn 2022. An experience that gave her a great deal of exposure, and enabled her to hone her skills playing all over Belgium.

In 2023, JAZMYN released the tracks “I Don't Buy It” and “I Know”. Two songs that perfectly reflect her hybrid universe, blending Neo soul, Jazz, Soul and RnB. Engaging and emotionally- aware songs that showcase her just-broken-enough voice, organic instrumentation and polished lyrics, written between her bed, a drink with friends and a walk with Mia, her beloved French bulldog and life partner. When she writes, JAZMYN relies both on her instincts and synesthesia, the concept of associating a color with each sound. Ultra-sensorial, her tracks each have a very specific palette, the nuances of which also rub off on all her visual material.

After several years of gigging, writing and co-composing with her musicians Florian Decembry (guitar), Charline Flammang (bass) and Pierre Ferrand (drums), JAZMYN is now ready to unveilher first record. An EP of four tracks and three interludes, "Chapter One" through which she lifts the veil on mental health issues. Depression, anxiety, relationship disappointment, JAZMYN's lyrics are of a rare and essential honesty, and offer the jazz/soul scene a fresh look at introspection, development and healing. Music to share, music that touches your heart. Music that offers you a hint of comfort whilst bringing an opening onto life.