ABOUT JASMINE

During the midst of college, Jasmine took some semesters off of her premed major to pursue her devotion to the dance music industry. In the summer of 1999, Jasmine was discovered through a series of auditions targeted for the mid-Atlantic region. The auditions were held through multiple media including WXYV 102.7 and WWZZ 104.1. Currently, Jasmine is back in college and hosts the Billboard Hot Dance Countdown along with Gene Huie A.K.A. DJ GKLoop, the resident DJ of the nationally syndicated radio show.    

"My obsession with dance music started over a decade ago, after I got over sweatin' the Beastie Boys and Easy E, my hyperactivity and curiosity led me into the world of underground raves. I even still have one of my first cassette tapes; Speed Limit140 BPM Plus Two: More Sounds of London Hardcore Techno . Wow, I can almost remember those wonderful days! I always liked the harder beats and would dip into a little progressive house here and there, but always loved the high energy and massive bass of hardcore techno. I was introduced to real drum & bass while on vacation in Manchester during the mid-90's. UK's drum & bass scene was INSANE and I was instantly hooked! Underage and spellbound with the beats, I found myself sneaking into the DNB clubs (with the help of some wonderful, older companions) in Manchester and staying out 'til the crack of dawn (obviously). My enormous collection of different types of dance music started immediately after my trip to Manchester and still has me yearning for more..."