Interview with Kelly Joyce
Kelly Joyce is a French singer, actress and dancer. She was born in aristocratic family. Kelly`s father`s name is King Joe Bale, son of the Prince of one of Egyptians dynasties, and he is a music maker. As for her mother, she is a Countess of Burgos and Segovia, Emmanuelle Vidal Simoës de Fonseca. She founded Chocolate Band in 1973.
Kelly Joyce has firmly established herself as a very talented musician. It is nothing to be surprised at: Kelly had been playing the piano for five years and she also had been playing the violin for eight years. Moreover, she studied the art of dancing at the Royal Academy. A few years later, Kelly moved to London to undertake further study.
In 2001 Joyce released her debut track called «Vivre la Vie», and it was a global hit. Later on the same year, Kelly launched her debut album under the label of Universal Music. It was extremely commercially successful, with more than 800.000 records sold worldwide. She received an international success with it.
So, the musical journey began. In 2003 she took part in Christmas concert of Pope Wojtyla Pope John Paul II. Building on this success, she also took part in various Festivals of jazz music.
In 2004 Her album Chocolate was released. The next year, Kelly produced “Cos’e che vuoi da me” track in cooperation with Esa&Fish. In 2006 the singer launched «Mi porti Su».
Three years later, her famous Rendez-Vous track was released.
In 2011 she put on a concert at Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia.
In 2015 Kelly released «Baku Smiles» for European Olympic Games.
Now she is going to release her new album.
We are so thrilled with the opportunity to meet Kelly and we did a special exclusive interview for you. Enjoy!
— Kelly, you grew up in such a noble family, what was your childhood like? Similar to that of other children, or were there any restrictions? Often such children are more protected (for example, so that they are not kidnapped by criminals for the purpose of ransom, etc.)
— It is true, I was born in a noble family, I almost had a usual normal childhood. I just didn’t have much time to play, because of all the activities I had to do… Classic dance, violin, piano, French and Italian school. I never felt overprotected, just loved … over-loved… ahahaha
— Do you have any other siblings?
-Yes I have a sister, her name is Kaige and she’s a journalist.
She lives in Paris actually. We still have a strong relationship, even if we live in too different countries.
— Tell us about your other hobbies besides music throughout your life? What fascinates you?
— I am passionate about food and wine, I studied for two years as a sommelier, and now I am working on a project in which I am
combining music with wine. But music remains the first love.
— How do you maintain such a gorgeous figure. Fitness?
— To compensate for my gluttony, I do sports, horse riding, surfing, gym. All this because I’m not good at making real sacrifices on food.
— Do you have any acting experience?
— I find acting one of the most difficult disciplines in art. I respect the actors, my grandfather, Douta Seck was an international Senegalese actor, who made films all over the world. The house of culture was dedicated to him in Dakar.
I’ve never tried acting.
—How many times have you been to Russia? What are your impressions and when will you come back to us?
-I’ve been to Russia several times, for years. I really think you are beautiful people, and when I come back you all make me feel home. Because of the Covid crisis, it’s about two years that I haven’t come to your beautiful land, and I have been missing it.
—What is your attitude to the BLM movement? Did you personally somehow support it (maybe in social networks)?
-About BLM movement, we organized an event in Riccione Italy, making our voices heard. This demonstration was against discrimination in general
— You have African roots, love African culture, how do you feel about local traditions? )
-I feel as much European as African. I love my mixed roots. My African culture, makes itself felt, in the respect of education I try to give it to my daughter, in terms of music at a rhythmic level.
— By the way, what are your religious views?
-I am religious, I was baptized in the Catholic Church 6 years ago, as an adult. I believe that being accompanied by God or by faith is always good.
— Life philosophy?
-My philosophy of life is …… I want it all. I work hard to get what I want, but I am not satisfied with success in just one sector.
I look for it in love, in friendship and in work.
— What inspires and motivates you the most?
— Now, when i am a mother of a 3 year old kid, being a role model for my daughter.
Another thing that motivates me, in general, is passion. I think it’s the engine of everything.
— Do you have a life partner ?
— Fortunately, I found my life partner nine years ago, and we are very happy. It wasn’t easy to find, but I would choose him again.
— You don’t have a very active Instagram, You don’t seem to have much time, do you?
-Even if I am an artist, and by nature … exhibitionist ..
I am very reserved, lately I have been working on a change of mentality. We all know the importance of social media today.
— What are your favorite clothing brands? Have you had any experience of participating in fashion shows or maybe you advertised / represented some designer?
-I’m in love with Dior Prada and Gucci.
I collaborated singing in the fashion shows of Gianfranco Ferre, Just Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Iceberg and Bvlgari, wearing their accessories, on new video and concerts.
— Who creates your images and style? Is there a personal stylist or is it always different?
-At each release of an album, I am entrusted with a stylist that takes care of studying the looks suitable, for the new musical world, that I propose. I rarely have the same stylist, I like to understand the vision of different people.
— What is beauty in your understanding?
-Beauty is all that leaves you speechless.
— Describe yourself in just one word!
-Eclectic