Yazmin Aziz
Yazmin Aziz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Yazmin Aldwin binti Abdul Aziz[1] |
| Born | 10 September 2001 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, soul, Lofi |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, Piano |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Yazmin Aldwin Abdul Aziz[1] (born 10 September 2001) is a Filipino-Malaysian singer-songwriter.[2]
Education
[edit]Yazmin Aziz studied Speech and Drama at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. While a student she performed in a musical theater production.[3] She speaks English, Tagalog, and Bahasa Malaysia.[4] She completed her Diploma in Communication in May, 2021 and is currently studying Bachelor of Communication (Media Studies) (Hons) at HELP University.
Her early success in a talent competition lead to her pursuit of guitar and vocal performance.[5] She has since ranked within the top three in several, including a Silver in vocal performance at the 2020 Virtual World Championship of Performing Arts,[6] a Silver and Industry Awardee in vocal performance at the 2017 World Championship of Performing Arts in Long Beach, California,[7] the 2019 Karaoke World Championship in Tokyo,[8] Global Pinoy Idol,[9] and Hurr.tv's Bakat Ohsem Malaysia.[10]
Music career
[edit]Yazmin Aziz's first single Lihatlah was co-written with Vince Chong. She worked with M. Zukilfli on the lyrics, which she both sings and raps. The song was picked up by Warner Music for distribution.[5][11]
Yazmin has had notable performances in Philippines and Malaysia including appearing on the national broadcast show ASAP Chillout[12] singing music she wrote, along with the beatbox performance of Michael Pacquiao and has also charted nationally with her single Cold Rainy Days and Soul Connection on the Hitz Met10.[13] Her other single “Paradise”, a collaboration with Filipino-American artist, Bobby Skyz, also charted on Rakita.[14]
Yazmin was also Hitz Artist of the Month: Homegrown for the month of November 2020.[15]
Yazmin has collaborated with Filipino-American artists JayR and Kris Lawrence, as well as Libyan producer Debani.[2]
Inspired by the pandemic, Yazmin released her latest song, Soul Connection[16]
Yazmin was also a contestant on TV3 (Malaysian TV channel)'s Lagu Cinta Kita Season 2, a reality TV duet competition.[17]
Yazmin’s most recent song releases are produced and composed by Malaysia’s award-winning composer, Sharon Paul. These include “Bosan” and “Crush” which are both featured on TV3’s drama, Cinta Amnesia. [18] Yazmin is also the singer of “Kita Rockstar”, the official theme song for Mobile Legends Professional League 2022. [19]
Yazmin is currently a contestant competing on Astro’s Big Stage Season 4, a reality TV singing competition.[20]
Works
[edit]- Kita Rockstar, 2022
- Crush, 2021
- Bosan, 2021
- Ruling Game, 2020
- Soul Connection, 2020
- Cold Rainy Days, 2020 [13]
- Heart & Soul, 2020 [2]
- Lihatlah, 2018[2]
- Pencuri Hati, 2022
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bunga dan Kayu | Pretty | First appearance |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kenali Yazmin Aziz, Penyanyi Berbakat Kacukan Malaysia-Filipina". 15 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Malaysian teen Yazmin Aziz releases first English single, completed during MCO". The Star.
- ^ Daniel, Pang (12 March 2017). "Teens to Perform in Retro Musical". The Star. pp. 23–24.
- ^ "Young & musically-restless". The Star.
- ^ a b "17-year-old Malaysian singer Yazmin Aziz juggles music and studies". The Star.
- ^ "Malaysian participants score 14 medals at World Championship Of Performing Arts 2020". The Star.
- ^ "Malaysia wins 20 gold medals at World Performing Arts Championships".
- ^ "Jom undi Yazmin Aziz!". Harian Metro. 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Finalists ng DZMM Global Pinoy Idol nagpakitang gilas". ABS-CBN. 2 February 2018.
- ^ "Thirteen-year-old is champion in online talent reality show". The Star.
- ^ "Observe the talent of singer, Yazmin Aziz with her latest single, 'Lihatlah'". Daily Seni.
- ^ "Yazmin Aziz performs on ASAP chillout". ABS-CBN.
- ^ a b "Met10". Hitz.
- ^ "Jiwa Tenang Yazmin Aziz". 6 July 2021.
- ^ "AOTM Homegrown November 2020: Yazmin Aziz".
- ^ "Teen singer Yazmin Aziz finds 'Soul Connection' during MCO".
- ^ "Jiwa tenang Yazmin Aziz". 6 July 2021.
- ^ "'Mereka ludah muka saya kerana dahulu tak fasih bahasa Melayu' - Yazmin Aziz". 29 June 2021.
- ^ "MPL Malaysia Season 9 to return on 18 February".
- ^ "Yazmin Aziz" (in Malay). 20 January 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2023.