Her first album received some success after it was released on Youtube. The beginning of Yasmi’s singing career started when she released her very first album “ Nco Koj Tsis Ploj”, produced by Seah Fang. After a couple of years of writing down her thoughts, she decided that it was time for her to start sharing her voice and talents with the world. Through storytelling of a woman’s experience from hurt, survival, and strength. Yasmi draws her inspirations from old sad Chinese musical songs. Writing music allowed her to share parts of her life with her fans, supporters, and those who experienced what she’s gone through. She wrote from a place of hurt, betrayal, and hopelessness. With no one to turn to, Yasmi started sharing her loneliness through writing music. This point of her life tested her perseverance and sanity. This was at the lowest point of her life, hitting rock bottom, and unable to assist with her family and rent. She went through a period of depression and experienced difficult self-esteem issues. For a period of time, she became lost and had no sense of direction in life. After five semesters of trying to keep up with everything that was happening in her life, she decided to take a break from school to regroup her heart and mind.Īt one point she went back to live with her parents in their tiny two-bedroom apartment, sleeping on the floor of their living room with her infant son Yikeng. Being a single mom, balancing school, work, and trying to pursue her dreams made it difficult for her to complete her education. Although, Yasmi had the opportunity to attend school in the U.S., graduated high school, and attended California State University, Fresno. In 2009, she had her son, Yikeng, during her sophomore year of High School which changed her life dramatically. She wanted to save lives while making people feel and look beautiful, both inside and out. Coming to the United States was an opportunity for them to build a new and better life.Īs a young girl, Yasmi’s dream was to become a medical surgeon or a fashion designer. After many years of applying and waiting for their immigration visas to be approved, she and her family finally came to the United States in May 7, 2006. Yasmi is widely known for her hit songs “ Nkauj See Zaj Dab Neeg” and “ Cia Luag Mam Hlub” with over 8.8 million views and 200k+ followers on YouTube.īorn in the refugee camps of Thailand, Yasmi is the oldest of seven children. She hopes to inspire women from all across the world to build their dreams and empower one another through beauty and music. With fans and supporters from Thailand, Laos, France, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
YASMI is a Hmong international singer, songwriter, actress, model, entrepreneur, and most importantly a survivor.
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