Yasmin K.


Yasmin K., who also performs using the name Y-ass, is a German pop singer. She is most known for appearing in 2001 on the second season of Popstars.

Life and career

Knoch is the daughter of Oliver Bendt, founder of Goombay Dance Band. Her mother is from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Knoch grew up in Hamburg. After completing her abitur, she took lessons in singing, piano, and guitar. She began performing in shows with her father's band. In the year 2000, she played a major role in the musical Buddy.
In the autumn of 2001, she auditioned for the television show Popstars. Knoch did not make it into the finals and was eliminated from the show. Alex Christensen, a judge on Popstars began collaborating with her on numerous projects. In the summer of 2002, they released the single "Rhythm of the Night", a cover version of a hit by the Italian band Corona.
In 2003, Yasmin K. and Alex C. released the song "Angel of Darkness" as a promotion single for Eidos Interactive for the video game .
After a four-year break, she reappeared with the song "Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt" and a cover version of the 1996 hit "Run Away" by The Soundlovers.

Discography

Albums

Singles