Jasmine Thompson
An English singer who transformed from a YouTube bedroom artist into a streaming-era powerhouse with a uniquely atmospheric sound.
Born 2000 (age 26)·English singer and songwriter·Birthday: November 8·Generation Z
Biography
Jasmine Thompson's voice, a haunting and soulful instrument, first reached the world through the humble lens of a webcam. At just ten years old, she began posting cover songs to YouTube, her stripped-back performances resonating with a global audience drawn to her emotional authenticity. This digital foundation led to a seismic shift in 2014 when German producer Robin Schulz sampled her cover of 'Sun Goes Down' for a deep house track. The song became an international smash, catapulting Thompson from internet sensation to chart fixture. Rather than chasing pop trends, she has cultivated a distinct artistic identity, characterized by minimalist production and intimate vocals that transform both her original songs and her chosen covers. Her success epitomizes the modern music industry's pathways, where a personal connection forged online can fuel a sustainable, globe-spanning career.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jasmine was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jasmine Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Jasmine's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Her feature on Robin Schulz's 'Sun Goes Down' reached top 10 in multiple countries including Germany, Australia, and Austria.
- Amassed hundreds of millions of streams across platforms for her original music and cover songs.
- Released several EPs and albums, including 'Wonderland' and 'Colour', developing a dedicated fanbase.
- Her cover of Chaka Khan's 'Ain't Nobody' has been streamed over 200 million times on Spotify alone.
Did You Know?
She is of half-English and half-Chinese descent.
She taught herself to play guitar by watching online tutorials.
One of her early viral YouTube covers was of Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling in Love'.
She has collaborated with artists like Zedd and Felix Jaehn.
“I learned to sing by listening to the cracks in people's voices on old records.”
