Yasmeen - Defected’s latest vocal talent and the powerful voice behind the hit tracks ‘Ready or Not’ and ‘Glad I Found You’ - talks to Shejay about her rich and diverse musical history – from performing in musical theatre to being signed to MCA records early in her career and about performing at Southport Weekender.

This was your first Southport - what did you think?
I loved Southport. It was a really fun experience.  Everyone was so nice.  Hopefully I'll get a chance to do it again.  :)

Is singing performing something that you grew up with? Parents / family members musicians? And if not, how did it all start?
I've been singing since I can remember.  I knew at a very young age that this is what I wanted to do with my life.  I don't know of any other singers in the family but my dad played percussion for a while and my grandpa played the trumpet in a big band in the 40s.

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Yasmeen "Ready or Not" (Copyright Old Skool Mix) : Strictly Rhythm

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