Woodkid is a talented singer, music video director and graphic designer. The artist's compositions often become soundtracks for popular films. With full employment, the Frenchman realizes himself in other areas - video directing, animation, graphic design, as well as producing.
Childhood and youth Yoanna Lemoineа
Yoann (real name of the star) was born in Lyon. In one of the interviews, the young man admitted that he has Polish roots. In addition, he mentions that he grew up in one of the most colorful places in France.
The boy's childhood was filled with a creative atmosphere. As soon as Yoann could hold objects in his hands, dad gave him a pencil. From that moment on, the boy did not let him out of his hands. Drawing accompanies the young man to this day. “Creativity is one way to express your emotions…” says Yoann.
The young man is interested in many techniques. In addition to illustration and animation, which the guy studied as a teenager at the Emile Cola school in Lyon, his tools included sculpture and collage. After graduation, Joann moved to London, where he began to study the peculiarities of screen printing.
In adolescence, the young man was as versatile as possible. Music was also one of his interests. He mastered playing several musical instruments. Soon Yaonn announced that music and cinema are his main passions.
The guy's worldview was influenced by such prominent directors as Wim Wenders, Michel Gondry, Gus Van Sant and Terrence Malick.
The creative path of the artist
After graduating from college, Yoann worked for a long time as an illustrator in magazines. Sometimes the guy drew for children's magazines. The work gave the young man incredible pleasure.
In addition, Yoann was interested in directing. He shot the first 3D commercials and also tried his hand at advertising. Initially, the guy worked with his French colleagues. These were people of such a world level as Luc Besson. Soon Yoann began to shoot video clips on his own.
They started talking about the young French director. He began to actively cooperate with the media. In addition, the guy filmed videos for Lana Del Rey, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and other famous stars.
Yoann made music videos for world-class stars. The guy's reputation only grew stronger. In addition to filming clips, he shot short concept films. In the process of implementing creative projects, Yoann had to live in two countries. For a long time he traveled between France and the United States.
The professionalism of the young director was confirmed at the Cannes Lions Film Festival. Yoann received 5 prizes for the "Graffiti" campaign. The French director devoted his work to the problem of AIDS.
In 2012, at the MVPA Awards in Los Angeles, Yoann received the award for best director. It was recognition of his talent at the highest level. In the next few years, the Frenchman was repeatedly awarded MTV Video Music awards for video clips.
Music Woodkid
In 2005, Yoann realized for the first time that he had excellent vocal abilities, with a strong timbre. He recorded the debut track at home using a computer program. This event marked the first step in Woodkid's career as a singer-songwriter.
The aspiring singer wrote musical compositions on his own. The artist was produced by The Shoes, Julien Delfaud and Revolver.
Already in 2011, the singer presented the mini-album Iron. A few years later, Woodkid's discography was replenished with a full-length album, which was called The Golden Age.
The debut album contained the tracks I Love You and Run Boy Run, which became hits and were included in the soundtrack for the movie "Divergent" (2014). According to the artist, the release of the collection marked his growing up. At the same time, the author recalls childhood as the best and most carefree period.
The video clip for the track Run Boy Run, directed by the performer, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2013. Interestingly, in France, Joann received the Les Victoires de la Musique award. In the historical homeland, the young man was recognized as the best performer.
In 2016, the singer's discography was replenished with the second studio album. The collection was called Desierto. By the time the record was released, Woodkid had already played a string of shows. He performed both solo and with jazz orchestras.
Woodkid's personal life
Yoann tries not to talk about his personal life. It is not known if the young man has a relationship, and whether he has ever been married.
The singer is not active on social networks either. But it is there that the latest news from the life of the artist appears. Here Woodkid posts news, new photos, event announcements, and releases.
Interesting facts about Woodkid
- Nathan Chen's free program, with which the young man set a world record at the 2019 World Figure Skating Championships, was created to the famous Land of All track.
- The singer's tracks often accompany computer games.
- As a child, Joann dreamed of becoming an artist. The boy picked up a pencil at 2 years old.
- The star monitors her diet and pays considerable attention to physical activity.
- On the hands of the singer there are two tattoos in the form of a key.
woodkid today
2020 has started off with a positive start for Woodkid fans. The artist announced that this year he will release a full-length album, which he has been working on for the past 5 years.
But that wasn't the whole surprise. Woodkid held concerts in various European countries. It is known that Joann will visit Ukraine for the first time. This event will take place at the end of 2020.
