Jasmine V

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

Jasmine V
Birth nameJasmine Marie Villegas
Born (1993-12-07) December 7, 1993
OriginSan Jose, California, US
GenresR&B, pop, soul, hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, model
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsInterscope Records
Associated actsJustin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Ryan Leslie, Tyga, Jeremih
Websitewww.jasminevmusic.com

Career

At the age of nine, Villegas appeared in a commercial for the animated feature The Land Before Time IX.[2] and her first professional singing performance at age 11, performing the national anthem at a Los Angeles Clippers game.[2] Later that year, she signed a record contract 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] When she was 16, she then signed with Sony Music, and appeared in Justin Bieber's music video for his single "Baby", as his love interest in the video. She later joined Bieber on the second part of his My World Tour as well as at the Kids' Choice Awards. 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]

In 2013, Villegas signed with Interscope Records.,[4] appearing alongside American rapper Becky G, on the cover of Latina magazine's February 2014 issue.[5]

Her single, "That's Me Right There" featuring Kendrick Lamar debuted August 5, 2014 and rose to No. 39 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart.[6] Her debut EP was released on November 10, of that year.[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 (a.k.a. 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]

On November 2, 2015, Villegas announced via Twitter that she was expecting her first child with YouTuber Ronnie Banks. The pair started dating in 2014.[14] Three months later, she gave birth to a daughter, Ameera Reign Eloise Hackett, on February 19, 2016. Jasmine and Ronnie officially broke up in 2017 after an on-off relationship. In 2019, she started dating Omar Amin and revealed on March 2020 she was expecting his child. On 15 May 2020 she gave birth to a baby boy, Zayne Omar Amin.

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details
That's Me Right There
  • Released: November 10, 2014
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: Interscope
No Judgement
  • Released: May 3, 2019
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: The MADE Series

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
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. September 26, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  2. Bio. jasminevmusic.com.
  3. "New Details on Jasmine V and Nick Jonas Collaboration". J-14.com.
  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". February 14, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2014 – via YouTube.
  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.com.
  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. "That's Me Right There by Jasmine V and Kendrick Lamar – Music Charts". Acharts.co.
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