Douglas Gil Romain Jouishomme (born 30 December 1993), known professionally as Douglas Joyman, is a French singer, musician, actor and model[1]. He is known for being part of the music score of The Chorus[2].

Early Life

Douglas Joyman was born on 30 December 1993 in Lyon to Véronique Bourgeois and Edmond Jouishomme. They met in a work context in 1989, the couple settled in Lyon where his mother gave birth to him. His parents split when he was 6 years old, and his father moved to Manaus, Brazil. Douglas learned Portuguese through regular visits to his dad.

After being expelled from the choir because of his voice change, his mom decided to send Douglas to live with his dad and go to International School Lycée Pasteur in São Paulo. He started learning electric guitar, and was musically influenced by his dad, who introduced him to artists such as King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Howlin' Wolf, as well as the Music of Brazil.

Career

At the age of 11, he was scouted by Nicolas Porte, the founder[3] and joined the choir Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc and then toured the world for 4 years[4]. He then moved to São Paulo for High School. His love for poetry, literature and philosophy started here and led him to publish his first poetry book called Nekuia in 2014, under pseudonym James Marino.[5][6]

In 2014, he moved to Montreal to study literature creation at University of Montreal.

In 2016, he moved to Paris to pursue acting, training with Georges Becot and Vincent Fernandel. He made his first on-screen appearance as Louis XIV.[7] Following advice from his acting coach Vincent Fernandel, he auditioned for and joined the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and moved to New York City in 2019.

After a few months in New York City, he began writing music again. On 17 July 2020, he releases his first single "Crimes and Blooms" along with a music video directed by Marco Villard.

In 2021, he played an Off-Broadway play called Accepts With Pleasure[8] by Dani Stoller[9] for his graduation.

Nekuia

On 14 February 2023, Douglas Joyman released his first EP, Nekuia. He worked with Nashville-based producer Roger Moutenot[10][11] and mastered by Greg Calbi from Sterling Souds.

Douglas Joyman released a music video for "Barbarella" featuring actress Emmanuelle Seigner and directed by Giovanna Gorassini. It was shot in Venice, Italy. Pair Projects described the video as: “Venice is woman, Venice is dream, it is the story of a man who sleeps and dreams of a magical woman who walks in a veiled atmosphere, like an illusion”[12].

The music video received several accolades, including Best Cinematography at Music Video Awards[13], Best Music Video by Milan Gold Awards[14], runner-up at Wiliamsburg International Film & Music Competition[15] and Finalist at the Rome Prisma Film Awards[16].

On 22 February 2024, Douglas Joyman played an intimate release show at Pete's Candy Store[17] and on 22 May 2024, he paired up with foundation UpBeat NYC and their Afro-Jazz Ensemble for a charity concert at the St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church.

Hotel Dawnsick

On 22 December 2024, Douglas Joyman released "The Fire Within", the first single from his sophomore EP, Hotel Dawnsick, which he released on 31 January 2025. Produced by French arranger and producer Liam Chirico. The title is derived from his favorite poetry book Les Chants de Maldror by Lautréamont.

He performed at La Boule Noire in Paris, on 15 January 2025, for the release of his EP.[18]

On 17 April 2025, Douglas Joyman will open for American singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur on his Quebec date.[19]

Discography

EPs

  • Nekuia
    • Released on 14 February 2023
  • Hotel Dawnsick
    • Released on 31 January 2025

References

  1. ^ "Wanted Models Agency". wantedmodels.com. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  2. ^ The Chorus. "The Chorus". Archived from the original on 29 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  3. ^ "HISTOIRE - Académie Musicale Saint Marc - LES CHORISTES LYON". Académie Musicale Saint Marc (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  4. ^ "Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint Marc in Guangzhou". YouTube. 4 September 2007. Archived from the original on 4 September 2007.
  5. ^ Marino, James (3 June 2014). "Poetry Book Nekuia". Archived from the original on 3 June 2014.
  6. ^ Marino, James (2014). Nekuia. Saint-Denis: Édilivre. ISBN 978-2-332-72083-2.
  7. ^ "Encyclopédie | Cinéma & Histoire – Histoire & Cinéma". www.hervedumont.ch. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  8. ^ "Accepts With Pleasure | New Play Exchange". newplayexchange.org. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  9. ^ "Home". DaniStoller.com. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  10. ^ LA, BUZZ (2023-03-25). "Douglas Joyman Sails With "Barbarella"". BUZZ LA. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  11. ^ "Who produced "Full of Lies" by Douglas Joyman?". Genius. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  12. ^ "Actress Emmanuelle Seigner Features Douglas Joyman New Music Video "Barbarella"". Pairs Project. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  13. ^ "Spring 2023". Music Video Awards. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  14. ^ Awards, Milan Gold. "Milan Gold Awards". Milan Gold Awards (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  15. ^ "2023 Competition". Williamsburg International Film & Music Competition. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  16. ^ "March 2023 Finalists". Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  17. ^ "Thursday, February 22, 2024 | Thee Music Listings". Patreon. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  18. ^ adminBilletterie (2024-11-20). "DOUGLAS JOYMAN". La Boule Noire (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  19. ^ "District 7 Production présente Joseph Arthur avec Douglas Joyman - 17 avril 2025 - L'Anti Bar & Spectacles, Québec, QC - Lepointdevente.com". lepointdevente.com (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-30.
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