Today we’d like to introduce you to Yasmin Campbell.
Yasmin, before we jump into specific questions about the company, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Born in Paterson, NJ and moved to Brooklyn, NY at three days old. At the age of six, I remember my mom use to put me on the table and make everyone gather around so I can sing. My brother was a DJ and my sister was a dope lyricist, and I became her beatboxer lol music runs deep in my blood. But at the tender age of 8, music took on a whole new meaning. Music and writing became my escape from reality. I was molested at a young age more than once and because of fear, my only way to get it out was music and writing short stories. Life went on and I begin to perfect my craft battle rapping and writing. I also wrote for others, but then in my late teens, I was staked, rape and beat and that birth QRAZ, which was my altar ego in music. I began doing shows and moved to VA and hook up JTS entertainment. I open up for many artist Wu-Tang clan, Cassidy, Kool G Rap Lost boys, to name a few. Then I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and was told I can’t have any kids. At this point, I reverted back to what I learned as a kid; that God is a healer. I begin to pray and made a promise that if he healed me, that I would do whatever he wanted; today, I have two beautiful children. I started to do gospel as well as regular music and I also began my journey of helping others in need.
On this journey, I then met my now husband and I also experienced what people would call church hurt. I was living but felt trapped and confused. I started The I will live tour. Bringing awareness to suicide, cyberbullying, domestic violence, and gang violence for our youth and the church I was going too was against it because I didn’t use gospel music. I now was over it if our job is to reach the lost why are they against it? So the lies and bashing begin, and I left the church. We then started our new life and moved to Texas. At the time we moved here, my husband had a weight problem, and we called Dr.Now. He became his patient as well as a cast member on TLC “My 600-pound life” season eight, episode 6. During that time, that’s when I wrote my book, that’s coming out April 2020, “The Day I woke up.” This book is not to bash but to enlighten the difference between religion and relationship with God. The book also is coming out with a CD call Truth Serum that expresses what the book is about. My goal and heart’s desire is to your music to inform and heal. To use books to inspire and help To bring them, I will tour back to help the youth and young adults and to bring the Safe Haven Tour to bring awareness to Human Trafficking. Until then I will keep helping one person at a time.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I have been homeless, slept in a car, jobless, hungry, depressed and writer’s block for two years with no way to get out my feelings. I was angry. Lied on, character assassinated, and talked about and used by the one who supposes to love me.
Please tell us about the company.
PeculiarNation Ent. is an up and coming entertainment company looking to branch into music, television, film, books, live events and organizations to help the community. I am most proud of our vision. Music heals the soul and we plan on incorporating all genres to reach the community and the Nation. What sets us apart is it not based on your looks for an artist or what the IN thing to do. Its based on music, books, plays films with meaning that everyday people can relate to and use to help in whatever situation no matter race, sexuality, or religion. It is for everyone.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
I define success by the impact. If I can impact one person to live, to be free, to keep pushing, not to give up, I’m doing my job. And that makes me feel successful.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.peculairnationent.com
- Phone: 2148683419
- Email: peculairnationent@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yazmindenize
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmYazminDenize
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/YazminDenize
Image Credit:
SignedbyJaz
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