Last week we our good friends from MADE set us up with a few hours of chat & photo shoot time with Joseph Vincent. For those of you who are not familiar with this name, Joseph Vincent is a young self starter who has gained a following as an artist by uploading his photos onto YouTube. Vincent started with covers — putting his own unique spin on popular songs. Soon after he appeared on Ellen, and the rest is history. Now he’s writing his own songs and is part of a growing group of artists who actively use youtube and social media to reach their fans.
Upon meeting Joseph, our team was immediately struck by how down to earth he was. What you see on YouTube is exactly what he acts like in person. We chatted about his family and he told us that his Dad is the original hipster, stating that he predicted the coolness of various items before they were trendy. We also discussed faith (JV is a practicing Catholic) and how he lives out his faith while working in the entertainment industry. After the interview at the hotel, we made our way down to a coffee shop for some light hearted questions that included topics such as his current relationship status, the meaning of all his tattoos, his favourite foods and more.
Check out a few behind the scenes photos of our time with JV below. And don’t forget to pick up the September issue of Converge where you can read a full length feature on this youtube sensation.
Photos by Akari Productions.
