Yasmin Broom, the star of Love Island, may have only been there for a short while, but she has been busy and booked since.
She might have only popped into Casa Amor, but Yasmin Broom made a main character entrance – and left like the icon she is.
From X Factor girlbander to globe-trotting DJ, the Manchester native has been booked and busy since stepping out the villa (literally the next day). While her Love Island journey with Gio didn’t end in a fairytale, Yasmin’s not letting any man fumble her vibe. With sets for YSL, Prada Beauty and even Beyoncé under her belt, she’s proving she’s that girl – on and off the decks.
But it hasn’t all been glitz and glam. From being the only Black woman in a girlband, to feeling overlooked in the dating scene, Yasmin’s kept it real about navigating the industry – and the Island – as a Black woman. Here, she chats to about mic’d-up madness, her dream collab with Rihanna, and why the only “type” she’s entertaining now is husband energy…
Hello Yaz. What’s up with you? What has been like since the end of the world?
Not bad, at least it’s been a little hectic. Literally, it flew back on Friday before going on to go go go. I’ve been waiting for DJ bookings, which is crazy, but I really enjoy it.
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What inspired you to pursue a DJ career?
I started in lockdown basically. I used to be in a band – Four of Diamonds – and during lockdown we couldn’t perform or do anything. So I thought, what can I do? I taught myself to DJ using YouTube. Then when we stopped the band, I was like, “I need to make some money.” I just went to clubs in Manchester and London like, “Let me DJ, please!” I couldn’t really DJ that great at the time, but they gave me a chance. The first club that gave me a shot was Tape in London. The fee wasn’t great, I had to pay for my train and hotel—but I was like, “You know what, I’ll do it.” And it spiralled from there! I started playing for YSL, Prada Beauty, Sol de Janeiro, L’Oréal…
What is the most bizarre place or company you have worked for?
For Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, it’s likely Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Since I’m a huge Beyoncé fan, I was enthralled when I received that call.
What inspired you to travel to Love Island, then?
I tried the dating apps – I met some of my exes on them and Instagram. But men don’t really approach in real life anymore. I mean, it didn’t work out with Gio, but overall, I did enjoy my time in the villa. It was surreal, and I made some amazing girlfriends—me, Emma, and Rio are planning to meet up when Emma gets out, have dinner and catch up.
Were you surprised Gio didn’t take you back to the main villa because you connected with him?
Yes, I was surprised. There were no other conversations that led me to believe it wouldn’t occur. Very last minute, I guess. But I believe he kept to himself because it was impossible to force him to feel the connection.
You assumed, “But you’re done,” were you?
100%! Even the girls were like, “Oh no, you guys are strong. We all said, “You’re returning to the main villa!” He simply entered by himself, though.
Do you believe that the boys have this pattern? Last minute change of minds?
Yes, they don’t take themselves seriously. They change their minds so quickly; it’s like a candy shop kid. They say, “Oh my God! ” when a new sweet arrives. But then they want to go back to their original sweets, like Harrison and Toni!
Why did you split up with Four of Diamonds while on X Factor?
After the initial lockdown, EMI dropped us. We made another attempt, but our teams were all spread out, with Birmingham and Manchester as our only financial options. We then halted.
Nicole Scherzinger, did she offer any advice?
We desired her to serve as our mentor, and she was lovely. She named us her favorite female band! Instead of getting Louis, we were gassed. He also excelled. So nice, Simon. Not what you’d anticipate; incredibly sweet off camera. She instructed us to silence the noise and carry out our four-way goals. That has remained with me ever since.
You work in music as a Black woman. How do you deal with the misconception that people don’t take you seriously as a DJ?
It is difficult. I’m a girl, and I’m not sure why some venues won’t let me play. Maybe it’s because of how I look or how I look. You are aware, though. With my backpack, I travel across the country without a label or assistance. Just me, folks.
That shouldn’t continue to happen in 2025. Do you think it has an impact on your relationship?
100%. I wasn’t anyone’s “type” in the villa; that’s what you get. Gio even inquired as to what kind of person I was. He said “yes,” but he continued. It’s challenging. However, my husband is present.
Has Simon ever discussed signing you?
No, because he wasn’t our mentor. However, Virgin reached out to our manager as soon as we left the show. They wanted us to be signed to a significant label, which was their intention.
What was the sensation like?
Amazing . That was everything we desired, like getting signed to a major record label, and they are one of the best because they helped us a lot, they taught me a lot, and I now have a lot of knowledge from the girl band, like DJ.
Can you tell us who you’ve collaborated with both solo and with the band because you’ve worked with a lot of artists? Yes ! We performed songs with Burna Boy, Saweetie, Mr. Eazi, and Jonas Blue when I was with the girls. I’ve also played for Beyoncé, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Kaytranada, Sabrina Carpenter, and others as a DJ.
You even performed before Love Island at the Parklife Festival, did you know? Yes! Before entering the villa, I actually completed Parklife. I just confirmed Parklife and hoped it would work out because I wasn’t sure what was going on with Love Island at the time.
Who has so far been the best celeb to work with? Ne-Yo is most likely. He is so genuine and sincere. He actually schedules time for you. When you meet celebrities, their behavior sometimes goes against what you expect. Not him, though. He excelled.
Who would you want to play for in your life? . . . Oh my goodness. I’ll be aware that I’ve made it if I play the drums for Rihanna. I’m obsessed! A Fenty Beauty event would be fantastic, and I’d love to do that.
Source: Mirror
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