Jasmine V

Jasmine V
Jasmine performing for Dazed and Confused tour
Background information
Birth name Jasmine Marie Villegas
Born (1993-12-07) December 7, 1993
Origin San Jose, California, U.S.
Genres R&B, pop, soul, hip hop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2003–present
Labels Interscope Records
Associated acts Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Ryan Leslie, Tyga, Jeremih
Website www.jasminevmusic.com

Jasmine Marie Villegas (born December 7, 1993), better known as Jasmine V, is an American pop and R&B singer. She was signed to Sony Music at the age of 16.[1]

Career

At the age of 9, Villegas accepted her first acting job, acting in a commercial for the hit animated feature The Land Before Time IX.[2] Her first professional singing gig was at age 11, when she performed the national anthem for the Los Angeles Clippers.[2] Later that year, she signed with Damon Dash and worked extensively on a debut that was slated to feature collaborations from label-mate and former Missy Elliott protégée, Nicole Wray.[2] At the age of 16, she was then signed to Sony Music. She made an appearance in Justin Bieber's music video for his hit single "Baby". She also joined Bieber on the second leg of his My World Tour and on the Kids' Choice Awards with him. She also appeared in the Sean Kingston and Bieber music video for Eenie Meenie.[2][2] Villegas has also written with musician Nick Jonas.[3]

As of 2013, Jasmine V has signed to Interscope Records.[4] Villegas appeared alongside American rapper Becky G, on the cover of Latina magazine's February 2014 issue.[5]

She released her debut single "That's Me Right There" featuring Kendrick Lamar from her EP on August 5, 2014 and charted at #39 on Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart.[6] Her debut EP was released on November 10, 2014.[7] On March 11, 2015, Villegas released a new single called "One Night" featuring Problem and Jeremih.[8][9][10] The song samples "Kiss Of Life" by Sade.[11] On May 3, 2015, Villegas released the first installment in her songbook series (books inspired by her life and songs), co-written with R.W. Thomas.[12] On June 8, 2015, Jasmine released a Spanish single titled "Renegades".

Personal life

Villegas is of Filipino and Mexican descent. She has 3 brothers, Robert Villegas, Jream Andrew Sablan (Aka Jdrew, Jream Andrew), and Justin Villegas. Her parents separated when she was a young girl. Her grandmother, Sofia Vales, was the one who got her started into modeling at the young age of 6. Jasmine started out doing beauty pageant contests.[13] She dated Justin Bieber in 2010. On November 2, 2015, Villegas announced via Twitter that she is expecting her first child.[14] She gave birth to a daughter, Ameera Reign Eloise Hackett, on February 19, 2016.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart
positions
US
That's Me Right There —

Mixtapes

Title Album details
S(he) Be(lie)ve(d)[15]
  • Released: September 20, 2011
  • Format: Free Download
  • Label: Mosci Music

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
Airplay
"Serious" 2010 —— Non-album single
"All These Boys" ——
"Didn't Mean It" 2012 ——
"Paint A Smile" 2013 ——
"That's Me Right There" (featuring Kendrick Lamar) 2014 10581[16] That's Me Right There

Filmography

Guest starring appearances

YearShowEpisodeRoleNotes
2003My Wife and KidsMichael's BandRachelGuest appearance
2004The Land Before TimeDancing GirlCommercial/Music Video[2]
2004Threat MatrixExtremist MakeoverDaughter 1#Guest appearance
2004Kellogg's EggoGirl eating EggoCommercial
2004Stuff by Hilary DuffGirlCommercial
2005Arwin!LydiaMain role alongside Selena Gomez
2006The NineOutsidersTiffanyGuest appearance
2007That's So RavenTeacher's PetPattyGuest appearance
2007-08SOPmusic variety showHerselfPartnered with Julie Anne San Jose

Music video appearances

Year Song Role Notes
2004"Jesus Walks" by Kanye WestAngelCameo
2005"How to Deal" by Frankie JCameo
2010"Baby" by Justin BieberLove interestMain role
2010"Eenie Meenie" by Sean Kingston and Justin BieberParty-goerExtra
2011"My Girl" (Remix) by Mindless Behavior feat. Ciara, Tyga, Lil TwistHerselfCameo
2012"Slide Over" by Baby BashGuy's love interestMain role
2013"What U Like" by Jream AndrewHerselfMain Role
2013"Now Is The Time by Wally LopezHerselfMain Role
2015"This Could Be Us" by Rae SremmurdSwae Lee's ex-girlfriendCameo
2015"Selfish Girls" by Jake MillerHerselfCameo

References

  1. ↑ "Interview: Meet Jasmine V". Chicago Tribune. Sep 26, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bio. jasminevmusic.com.
  3. ↑ "New Details on Jasmine V and Nick Jonas Collaboration".
  4. ↑ "Jasmine signs deal with Interscope".
  5. ↑ "JASMINE V & BECKY G ARE LATINA'S FEBRUARY 2014 COVER STARS!". Latina magazine. December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Jasmine V chart history". Billboard.
  7. ↑ "Jasmine Villegas on Life After Justin Bieber's "Baby" Video". YouTube. February 14, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  8. ↑ Davis, Justin. "Listen to Jasmine V's New Song 'One Night' f/ Jeremih and Problem". Complex. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  9. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (March 11, 2015). "Jasmine V - One Night Feat. Jeremih & Problem". HotNewHipHop.
  10. ↑ "New Music: Jasmine V feat. Jeremih & Problem – One Night". This Is RnB. March 12, 2015.
  11. ↑ Breezy, Elle (March 11, 2015). "Jasmine V - One Night ft. Jeremih & Problem". Singers.
  12. ↑ Jasmine Villegas; R.W. Thomas (May 3, 2015). "I Love Your Crazy (The Songbooks of Jessie V Book 1)". Amazon.
  13. ↑ "Jasmine V and Kendrick Lamar Release New Single". Melissa Castellanos. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Jasmine V Is Pregnant and "So Excited" to Be a Mom". Cosmopolitan. Cosmopolitan. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  15. ↑ "NEW MUSIC: JASMINE V. – 'S(HE) BE(LIE)VE(D)' [MIXTAPE]". Rap-Up. September 20, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
  16. ↑ http://acharts.co/song/88618
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