15 Black ASMRtists That All ASMR Fans Should Be Following
Diversity is key in all walks of life — why should ASMR be any different?
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The community of internet creators who help us sleep tends to be overwhelmingly white. Let's fix that!
Here's a list of the 15 best Black ASMRtists from the depths of YouTube.
1.Batala's ASMR
If you're a fan of fast, aggressive triggers, there's no better account than Batala's ASMR. With tons of rapid hand movements, tongue clicking and nail tapping, Batala's videos are quick and soothing all at once.
2.ASMR Sharm
Unpredictability is the heart of ASMR Sharm's videos. Whether you're looking for makeup applications videos or your daily dose of affirmations, Sharm probably has it all for you.
3.ASMR Jay
Relaxing with a dose of humor, ASMR Jay's videos are a perfect mix of relaxing triggers like intense mouth sounds and fun story time videos. There are also plenty of quirky role-plays for you to delve into.
4.Mellow Nique ASMR
Want to be sung to sleep? Mellow Nique videos might be the right choice for you. Mellow offers a combination of standard triggers as well as soft singing, African drum ASMR. There's also a very cool Black Panther role-play series that's totally worth checking out!
5.Darker4Serenity
ASMR fans are always divided about mouth sounds. But if you do enjoy them, it doesn't get much better than Darker4Serenity. But his channel also features quirky videos made with strangers — for example, a fully whispered one about people's worst rejection stories.
6.Annura's ASMR
Looking for fast and aggressive triggers set to soft, ambient lighting? Annura's ASMR awaits you. If nothing else, her eye-catching nail art is enough to hypnotize you.
7.LatreceASMR
Looking for something realistic yet relaxing? LatreceASMR videos are comforting and nostalgic with role-plays on scenarios such as lice checks at the school nurse.
8.Trigger the Tingles
Trigger the Tingles focuses on ASMR role-plays about hair. From haircuts and shampooing to scalp massages, if you enjoy having your hair played with, this channel should probably be your number one. She also has videos on other topics like mental health and relationships.
9.WildheartASMR
Come for the tingles — stay for a cultural experience. Wildheart ASMR combines classic ASMR triggers with a look into her Jamaican culture for a wholesome and soothing experience.
10.Low Growl ASMR
Tapping is the simplest yet most effective ASMR trigger. So if tapping is what you're looking for, definitely check out Low Growl ASMR. His deep voice and bedtime stories will also knock you out pretty quickly.
11.Trigger Happy ASMR
For a blend of unexpected mouth sounds, super-tingly echo sounds and slow tapping, go check out Trigger Happy ASMR's videos.
12.ASMRTheChew
Food ASMR isn't for everyone, but no one does it quite like ASMRTheChew, who is most well known for her videos chewing foods of different textures. Her most-watched video (over 35 million views!) is one of her eating pickles.
13.Chynaunique ASMR
Who knew watching someone else applying lip gloss about be so relaxing. Chynaunique ASMR's lip gloss application videos, which also feature a mix of inaudible whispers and kisses, are best described as brain-melting.
14.Sung Mook
Enjoy makeup role-plays but want some variety? Sung Mook's range of makeup application role-plays — from mean big sister doing your makeup to the comforting BBF coming out of the closet video — have everything from silly storylines to safe, warm vibes.
15.Mia ASMR
16.Triniti J ASMR
Triniti J ASMR has everything from intense mouth sounds, fast and aggressive triggers, to plenty of personal attention and role-play videos. Just take your pick!
Who are your favorite ASMRtists?
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