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Jasmine Sokko

Jasmine Wong(born November 8, 1995),[2]known professionally asJasmine Sokko,is aSingaporeansinger-songwriter and electronic music producer. Known for wearing her trademark visors or masks to conceal parts of her face while performing, she is one of the most-streamed Singaporean female singers onSpotify.[3][4]

Jasmine Sokko
Birth nameJasmine Wong Chu Qing[1][2]
Born(1995-11-08)8 November 1995(age 29)[2]
Singapore
GenresElectronic[2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2016–present
LabelsWarner Music Group

Education

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Jasmine Sokko was from Anderson Secondary school from 2009 to 2012. She graduated fromSingapore Management Universityin 2016 with aBachelor of Business Managementdegree. As a student, she was awarded the SMU Emerging Artist Award.[5][6]

Career

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In 2016, Jasmine Sokko made her single debut "1057" which she also wrote and produced.[7]She signed with 13 Orphans Records.[7]The song was on the top of Spotify's Singapore viral charts when it was released.[8][9]In 2017, she released her debutEPtitled "N°" (Number), containing the singles, titled after numbers, she had released thus far.[10]

In 2018, Jasmine Sokko released the single "Hurt", her first major label debut onWarner Music Singapore.[11][12]She participated in the Chinese electronic music talent reality competition showRave Now,which premiered on 1 December 2018. She was the only Singaporean and finished fourth in the competition.[13][14][15]

In 2019, Jasmine Sokko became the first Singaporean music artist to win the award forBest Southeast Asian Actat theMTV Europe Music Awards.[16]Driven by her participation inRave Now,she released a Chinese language EP,Made in Future(Chinese:Tân nhạc viên;pinyin:Xīn Yuè Yuán) in November 2020.[15]

In 2022, Jasmine Sokko worked with Lenovo’s Legion to produce a sound track and a 3 part mini-documentary.[17]

In 2024, Jasmine Sokko opened forColdplayat the National Stadium in Singapore during theMusic of the Spheres World Tour.[18]

Discography

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Singles

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  • "1057" (2016)[7]
  • "H2O" (2017)[10]
  • "600D" (2017)[10]
  • "Porcupine" (2017)[19]
  • "#0000FF" (2017)[10]
  • "#F5" (2018)[20]
  • "Hurt" (2018)[21]
  • "Tired" (2019)[22]
  • "Shh" (2019)[22]
  • "Fever" (2020)[23]
  • "Mess" (2020)[24]
  • "I Like It" (2020)[25]
  • "we could be so electric" (2022)[26]
  • "modern day titanic" (2022)[27]
  • "future tense” (2022)[28]

Extended plays

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References

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  2. ^abcd"Jasmine Sokko".AllMusic.Archived fromthe originalon 13 April 2021.Retrieved13 April2021.
  3. ^Lee, Elaine (19 November 2019)."MTV EMA winner Jasmine Sokko on wearing masks and androgynous style".The New Paper.Retrieved19 November2019.
  4. ^Idris, Hidayah (1 August 2018)."This Singer-songwriter Is One Of Singapore's Most-streamed Artists".cleo.sg.Retrieved17 April2019.
  5. ^"SMU Emerging Artist Award".smu.edu.sg.Retrieved12 April2021.
  6. ^"Jasmine Sokko: The Voice Behind The Visor".The UrbanWire.20 March 2018.Retrieved12 April2021.
  7. ^abcPhillips, Nicola (29 September 2016)."Jasmine Sokko makes stylized debut with '1057'".kaltblut-magazine.Retrieved17 April2019.
  8. ^Hadi, Eddino Abdul (2 August 2018)."ST Sessions: Meet Jasmine Sokko, the Spotify chart-topper you've probably never heard of".The Straits Times.Retrieved13 April2021.
  9. ^"Jasmine Sokko's breakout single '1057' hits #1 on Spotify's Singapore Viral 50".Bandwagon.10 October 2016.Retrieved13 April2021.
  10. ^abcd"Who Is Jasmine Sokko, What Does She Really Look Like & Why Is She So Popular On Spotify?".TODAYonline.Retrieved13 April2021.
  11. ^Gillett, Chris (2 December 2018)."Singaporean singer-songwriter Jasmine Sokko wants you to judge her on her music, not what she looks like on Instagram".South China Morning Post.Retrieved17 April2019.
  12. ^"Singapore's Jasmine Sokko Releases Debut Warner Music Single, 'HURT': Listen".Billboard.11 September 2018.Retrieved17 April2019.
  13. ^"WATCH: Jasmine Sokko represents Singapore in China electronic music competition but wants to keep her mask on, please".Yahoo!.15 December 2018.Retrieved17 April2019.
  14. ^Lee, Jan (26 January 2019)."Singaporean Jasmine Sokko makes it to finals of Chinese electronic music reality competition".The Straits Times.Retrieved17 April2019.
  15. ^ab"Jasmine Sokko on Equalising Artistic Pursuits in Singapore".T Singapore.Retrieved13 April2021.
  16. ^"Singapore's Jasmine Sokko wins Best Southeast Asia Act at MTV EMA".CNA Lifestyle.Archived fromthe originalon 5 November 2019.Retrieved6 November2019.
  17. ^"Legion x Jasmine Sokko — Liquidlab | An Experimental and Brave Integrated Creative Agency".liquid-lab.Retrieved8 January2024.
  18. ^Eddino Abdul Hadi (17 January 2024)."'I shiver every time I pass by the National Stadium': Jasmine Sokko on opening for Coldplay ".The Straits Times.ISSN0585-3923.Retrieved2 February2024.
  19. ^ab"Jasmine Sokko reaches new heights with 'Porcupine' — listen".Jasmine Sokko reaches new heights with 'Porcupine' — listen | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia.3 August 2017.Retrieved7 April2022.
  20. ^"Jasmine Sokko releases a new bop (and television theme song) 'F5' – listen".Jasmine Sokko releases a new bop (and television theme song) 'F5' – listen | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia.2 March 2018.Retrieved7 April2022.
  21. ^Chu, Li-Wei (26 October 2018)."MV: Jasmine Sokko -" HURT "".From the Intercom.Retrieved7 April2022.
  22. ^ab"We showed Jasmine Sokko a picture of what we think she looks like, and this was her reaction".8 Days.Retrieved7 April2022.
  23. ^EU, GEOFFREY (15 April 2021)."The Sound of Independence".businesstimes.sg.Retrieved7 April2022.
  24. ^"Jasmine Sokko - MESS (Official Lyric Video)".3 April 2020.Retrieved3 April2020– viaYouTube.
  25. ^"Jasmine Sokko releases debut Mandarin EP, 'Girls' music video".NME.20 November 2020.Retrieved7 April2022.
  26. ^Spins, Joel Low Last updated on 160 (16 February 2022)."'we could be so electric' pledges Jasmine Sokko on new single, but not right now ".'we could be so electric' pledges Jasmine Sokko on new single, but not right now | Articles | Hear65 - Home for Singaporean Music.Retrieved7 April2022.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  27. ^Jasmine Sokko - modern day titanic (Official Lyric Video),2 May 2022,retrieved28 October2022
  28. ^Ng, Scott (13 May 2022)."Jasmine Sokko sings about uncertain futures on new single 'future tense'".NME.Retrieved28 October2022.
  29. ^"Release group" Nº "by Jasmine Sokko - MusicBrainz".musicbrainz.org.Retrieved18 September2021.
  30. ^"Release group" tân nhạc viên "by sở tình - MusicBrainz".musicbrainz.org.Retrieved18 September2021.
  31. ^"Release group" θi = θr "by Jasmine Sokko - MusicBrainz".musicbrainz.org.Retrieved18 September2021.
  32. ^"Jasmine Sokko shares new EP, 'θi = θr'".NME.17 September 2021.Retrieved18 September2021.
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