Jasmine Wesley shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Jasmine, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A typical day starts with a good workout and a journaling session before I dive into building my music career from 8 to 4. After that, I make dinner and unwind with an episode of whatever show I’m watching, taking about half an hour to rest before going live on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. Each night, I host my two-hour Lullaby Live, where I sing and connect with my community. Once the livestream ends, I tidy up, do my night routine, and get ready for bed. The days are long, but watching my career and business grow has been incredibly rewarding.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Jasmine Wesley, a Dominican singer-songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles. My journey really began online — sharing covers that reimagined classics like Bésame Mucho and No Me Queda Más in my own intimate, healing style. Those moments of connection through music led to building a community that now joins me nightly while I livestream on social media— a space of calm, reflection, and comfort through song.
What makes my brand unique is its heart — everything I create, from my Spanglish music to my visuals, is centered around authenticity, emotion, and healing. My listeners often tell me my voice feels “comforting,” that it helps them slow down or feel understood, and that’s the greatest compliment I could ever receive.
Right now, I’m working on new original music that blends the timeless warmth of old soul with cinematic storytelling. I want to keep creating music that feels timeless — songs that make people feel seen, soothed, and inspired.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
When I was a little girl, I was free — I felt everything. I laughed, I cried, I sang without holding back. I was completely in tune with myself and the world around me. But somewhere along the way, I learned to hide parts of that — to say I was fine even when I wasn’t, to make myself smaller just to fit in.
Now, when I write, it’s from that place of wanting to come back to myself. My songs are about healing, reflecting, and remembering who we really are beneath all the noise. In a way, I write to bring that girl back to life.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There was definitely a time I almost gave up — honestly, I did. I was managing a Jersey Mike’s, and even though I had music out, I took it all down. I felt lost and unsure of where to go next, so I just… stopped. For about a year, I didn’t write, didn’t sing, didn’t create. I completely fell off and wasn’t sure if I’d ever find my way back.
But deep down, something in me knew I wasn’t done. So I decided to quit my job and give music one last go. Taking things day by day has led me to where I am now, and I honestly couldn’t have planned it better. My growth has been slow — maybe slower than industry standards — but it’s been real. I’m building a deep, loving, and invaluable community, which turns out to be exactly the kind of music career I was meant to create all along.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I’m deeply committed to my EP Tinted Blue. I originally planned to release it in 2024, and it even had several release dates, but I had to make the hard choice not to move forward because it simply wasn’t capturing the sound I wanted to express. This project has been in the works for over two years now, and as much as I wanted to rush it, I knew the outcome would be worth the wait. I’ve grown so much as an artist — not just in my sound, but in my clarity and intention. Now, with its official release set for early 2026, Tinted Blue finally feels like me — honest, reflective, and aligned with who I am today.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
Peace is really important to me — it’s my compass for decision-making. Before I started doing music full-time, I made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t pursue music; I’d only pursue peace. Psalm 34:14 says, “Seek peace and pursue it,” and that’s become a guiding verse for me. So I try to live in that — to stay at peace, and when I’m not, I pause, reset, and return to it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jasminewesley.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjasminewesley/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijasminewesley
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsjasminewesley
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjasminewesley
- Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjasminewesley
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3cAEKMvjBlVTUBkXV0Slsi
Image Credits
Donovan Wallace @donwesfilms
Angelo Pullen @DrDriftwood
