Jasmine Sokko Admits That Being “Accessible” Is A Good Thing

Don’t expect any masking out in this tell-all interview. Jasmine Sokko – one of Singapore’s most-streamed singers – opens up about atychiphobia, reveals that her first mandarin EP is on the way, and admits that being “accessible” is a good thing

- Ian Lee

How has 2020 been treating you so far?

I’ve been juggling Mandarin and English releases since the end of last year. I’ve never felt more bilingual being able to collaborate with people around the world in Sweden, China or LA.

Tell us about the mandarin single you’ve just released.

The new mandarin single, FEVER is about growing up. One evening in Stockholm, I ran out of contact lens solution. I needed a run to the pharmacy downtown – except there was no immediate transport available and Nathan Hartono (who was in the same songwriting camp as me) spotted some e-scooters by the pavements. Paranoia came to me: What if I dislocate my arms again? What if I am so bad that I get other people into accidents? Ultimately, my need for contact lens solution was so strong that I got on an e-scooter with stiff arms, rode through the city and did not blink my eyes for 20 mins. I came back to the hotel that night, fulfilled yet upset knowing that I would not have panicked at the thought if I were a few years younger. That was when it dawned on me that I’ve grown up.