Joy Divizn Interview | Film, Opium, Playboi Carti, Ian Connor, Virgil Abloh, 'Fight Club' & More!

#OurGenerationMusic #JoyDivizn #OGM
“Can I show you something?”, Joy Divizn asks excitedly as Hakeem Rowe grins in response. He pulls out a pair of Apple cord headphones from his pocket, giving Keem an ear-bud as he scoots over on the dark-washed leather couch. “This is the sh*t I’m on. I just made this,” Joy says as he shows him his phone. “This is how you know I really got it.” The pair rock out together for a few minutes, with Joy praising the angles and clips of the short film he’s stashed. Yet his work remains shrouded in mystery. (24:38)
With Opium tatted on his left arm, it's clear the Houston native’s affiliation with the label is inked beyond that of a paper contract. Cultivating relationships that have taken him farther than imagined, he moved to Los Angeles at 19 years old with just $100 in his pocket - taking a leap of faith that changed his life forever. “I really think my life started when I moved to LA,” he said. “It didn’t start until six years ago... Even to this day, I feel like I’m not supposed to be here. It’s not that I haven’t done enough, but it’s just like, who is this guy?”
You may be wondering that very question: Who is Joy Divizn? As a photographer, videographer and clothing designer, the 25-year-old’s talents lie within the confines of a rudderless and rebellious nature. Combatting conventionality - saying he always felt like the “world was against me” growing up in Houston - Joy (aka Phoenix Guerrero) finds, well, joy in his greatest passion: Cinema.
Ultimately, intrigue is Joy’s niche - stacking mountains of reels in his hard drive that may or may not see the light of day. “At any given time, I can just drop. When? I don't know. It's either not happening anytime soon or after I'm gone," he offhandedly mentions, speaking on in-studio clips of the 'Whole Lotta Red' process - revealing the album was made in a span of five days - as well as now-infamous footage of Virgil Abloh’s first-ever Louis Vuitton show. He knows his worth, much like his close friend Playboi Carti. “Timing is everything," and in time, his influence will truly reveal itself.
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CREDITS:
Hosted by: Hakeem Rowe
Shot by: Saint Hilaire
Edited by: Sam Sikora
Produced by: Jon Barlas
Research by: Thomas Galindo / John Cotter
Joy Divizn: joy_divizn?hl=en
STAMPS:
0:00 - Intros
1:02 - Backstory: “I really think my life started when I moved to LA”
2:23 - Film camp, inspired by his father, realizing his potential as a filmmaker
5:26 - Joy’s reference points in cinema, “Fight Club”: “These movies have messages”
7:40 - Shooting in film, photography is all about “instinct”
9:18 - Keem first finding out about Joy, his video curation
10:17 - His life changing in LA
11:30 - Moving from Houston to LA with $100
12:26 - Working with Ian Connor on REVENGE, “everything was a test, but I only know”
13:31 - Inspirations from Ye, Earl, Tyler, Rocky, and how it led to Ian
15:32 - “They’re influencing the influencers”
17:20 - Meeting Ian Connor for the first time as Maxo Kream’s assistant
19:38 - Organic, natural, slow-building relationships are crucial for success
21:25 - Lil Keed “OMG” video, being selective with work
22:45: “Maybe I rub people the wrong way?”
23:17 - Working with “the one” Playboi Carti heavily, “Pain 1993,” Finsta videos, importance of timing
24:33 - Joy showing Keem something secret… a wholesome moment
26:17 - Forming a relationship with Carti
27:23 - Description of their friendship
28:05 - Working with Opium, his role within the collective
29:48 - Being around the ‘Whole Lotta Red’ creative experience
31:48 - The impact of Opium on the culture: “Everything repeats itself… It’s our time right now”
33:36 - Being multi-faceted, Brad Pitt sweaters “Fight Club influence”
35:21 - “overdosing on freedom,” WALL-E, his definition of freedom
37:00 - Vaulted content, filming Virgil Abloh’s first-ever LV show, Virgil’s impact on him
39:34 - Joy not feeling worthy of where he’s at in life, more LV show thoughts ‘a moment in time”
41:12 - “At any given time, I can drop,” release plans for his content, Carti documentary talks
43:12 - What Joy spends his time on the most: Getting himself mentally right, seeking therapy?
46:01 - Advice to kids in a similar creative lane, realizing his life was about to change
49:26 - “Hollywood can make or break you. You gotta know, you can’t hope that the sh*t is gonna work out.”
49:55 - Overall vision with his clothing brand, desire create an outlet for creatives
52:01 - Business: “The clothing funds the film.” Not shooting music videos, “That’s not me”
53:02 - the Lone Wolf mentality, he doesn’t want to or has “played the game”
55:24 - Message for Our Generation

[@haydenhd33]

ofc joy needed his interview to be filmed on a vhs camera 😭

[@doncare841]

sayin bra 💀

[@ukandoitoo]

LMAOOOO

[@marimadman]

Word like, why 💀💀💀💀

[@MigoFetti]

💀💀💀💀

[@marcusagain]

iPhone 😂😂😂 You mean VHS

[@iliasanwar]

solid ass dude, met him irl at melrose trading post and he sat down and chopped it up with me for 10 mins and even got in on my vlog to talk advice and his fit. Real solid dude, and had the bad jawn with him I can't lie

[@iliasanwar]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4Woap6Bgrh0m8U heres the vlog if yall wanna check it out

[@Steezealways]

That’s sick

[@enzothegift]

Bein dead honest im almost shaking in anxiousness as i hear alot of this. It's one of those moments where you just know you’re tapped into the same wavelength and that it's a matter of time till the puzzle pieces fall in place. We will see each other at the top, i know that now.

[@fueg00nyxxx]

Your going to make it bro

[@uzigoozi8649]

Believe in yourself bro u got that

[@osaamayo]

imma see you

[@dremyusharris4030]

See u gang

[@joonjonjew]

Nigga no

[@audashish]

THIS IS CARTIS ROLLOUT THIS HAS TO BE NO WAY EVERYONE IN OPIUM GETTING ONE 😭😭😭

[@Slendzy]

Im saying Cartis way of advertising

[@HOWZERGOD]

You're absolutely dumb.

[@10alyx17]

nah no rollout hakeem just an opium fanboy like us n wanna kno why these people got ties with king vamp

[@dfredankey]

@@10alyx17!

[@injoymints]

@@10alyx17 or just an interviewer doing his job to be tapped in?

[@ApSwipey]

A Joy Divizn Interview on my Bday is the greatest gift ever Thank you Our Generation 2023 our year ‼️‼️‼️

[@FLWoodPushers]

God bless

[@kelechiobinwanne5139]

Nah this is a legendary interview a joy divizn interview is crazyyy

[@aviarymanagement]

I'm soooo happy

[@cameron2900x]

Cock munching this dude is not that important

[@yutikoo]

meat eater

[@user00370]

An hour long one is even crazier

[@Jodejene]

The day I shot “yeaaa” by rollin Thrax, Thrax, southside & I were walking in NYC and joy literally walks by us while we were shooting the music video. This man is so inspiring to me

[@peacesoundsstuff]

W

[@philtarazona27]

Fya Story

[@b8nzo]

Joy is actually a big influence on me good to see him get some recognition

[@BigSlimJohn]

You need better influences

[@vsfly805]

@@BigSlimJohn what he do wrong?

[@bane8305]

so ur gay

[@Archxvee]

@@vsfly805 he didn’t do anything, just a hater. @freedateam don’t worry bru he’s creative asf shyne

[@louisvau4132]

@@vsfly805 he is cool af but he cant manage his brand at all

[@magnoliaworldwide]

really needed that interview at this timing. thank you Phoenix

[@OurGenerationMusic]

Joy interview in VHS film filter… LEGENDARY. Who should we interview next? 🧐 #OGM

[@ns0048]

Hardrock

[@Getbackdusa]

hardrock

[@wntrsoul]

@blackmetaldevil they hadda edit that comme&t, love u ogm 🤣

[@destroylonelyjr1294]

Hardrock

[@nd2004]

hardrock!

[@LoneE.]

crazyyy interview

[@madmanmikkey8470]

Finally wtf this is nuts love the film looked I’m glad you guys pushed for this

[@Compl.y]

phoenix is a big inspo for alot of us. this interview was great!

[@bleepbluup8547]

This interview really made my day nah matter fact my whole week bro . thank u

[@filmteeth]

Im so glad yall got an interview with this goat, he so inspirational

[@yutikoo]

make sure you get the tip out ur mouth

[@josenunez2701]

The goat. Thank you for this one

[@esqueleto7288]

We been waiting on this interview

[@trisbreezydc2]

Being creative for yourself instead of making shit for other people is such a big flex!🔥🔥💪🏾

[@iyon222]

Thank you for everything you do bro

[@andrewcabaj7597]

Bro said “I really think I started living my life 6 years ago.” He’s 24. Everyone really starts living their life at 18 😂

[@landovangogh5021]

Not everyone tbh

[@droid4l]

needed this 🔥🔥🔥

[@alienated1057]

I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@casketz]

giving us all the videos we want ❤❤

[@yungrah21]

Been waiting for this interview 🔥

[@elwoodhoward7661]

Joy a real one u can see he always talking good about others and it’s genuine lot of dudes might give props but are lowkey jealous this dude is inspiring !

[@yungpickles]

brooooo this is dopeeeee phoenix interview much needed

[@surf5224]

say what you want about him but he made this shit happen for himself, very important interview

[@neo2190]

carti made it happen come on 😂

[@i2ottenBannana]

nepotistic dude making clothes from popular movies under a pseudonym from a popular band

[@plasticlifee]

@@i2ottenBannana bros a walking ad

[@Zeus-qs4yi]

@@i2ottenBannana that’s what I’m sayin, and mfers look at him like some creative genius

[@plasticlifee]

@@Meditatedaily94 shut up nigga

[@Eli-em2nc]

finally one with joy thank u sm

[@fueg00nyxxx]

w lone pfp!

[@andrewshill4172]

@@fueg00nyxxx L npc !

[@fueg00nyxxx]

@@andrewshill4172 that’s alright

[@hillsxx5967]

This interview will looked back on for years

[@jam4r205]

needed this

[@Mr10178]

Dude I used to see this kids work on Instagram in 2017, and now he’s working with carti… life is fucking crazy

[@cris0312]

bro came a crazy long way from 2017-18. And crazy he been at it since the Maxo days.. cool to see where bros at now

[@RnxOnWheels]

Much needed thx hakeem

[@badlucksoma]

this is amazing

[@babytrapp7583]

This is great

[@uzigoozi8649]

One of my favorite interviews

[@88ngel]

a true artist, genuinely one of my biggest inspirations.

[@___yahir]

Bro finally got some recognition. He is what the youth needs rn

[@JaraelLucksTV]

I really enjoyed this one

[@lleom333]

One of the best ones so far. Joy a Great man

[@ItsSome9shit]

Legendary legend ,legendary interview & interviewer 🧙🏾‍♂️

[@apdomine2271]

Damn he been doing this for long, cant believe we got this interview from 1985

[@johnnycinco1]

Visuals on this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@seizehuncho]

crazy inspiration can’t wait to meet him

[@6ixSleep]

I’m proud of Hakeem bro like I was fw bro since no jumper and to see the growth is crazy keep going .*

[@octaviannicholas5532]

dope vid. much respect to joy . we share a lot of commonalities in our journey in regards to relocating on a whim to pursue a dream. shouts out to Hakeem for always asking the right questions. exquisite journalism.

[@GlocklnMyPurse]

Joy Divizn earned my respect with this interview

[@wuincy1]

Legendary interview

[@lucanobili3174]

I feel this whole “freedom overdose tiktok culture” is giving this carti movement a whole lotta free publicity (that they didn’t plan obv) almost making it “mainstream”. But big up to Opium for remaining authentic to their vision and not getting “contamined” by it👍🏻. They’re genuine guys

[@sachdubey6878]

My biggest flex is I asked ogm to interview Joy divizn n they put it on their story

[@xanax167]

When they gon send u that plaque?

[@sachdubey6878]

@@xanax167 I want it mounted on my gravestone

[@fueg00nyxxx]

@@sachdubey6878 😤💯

[@jesusmaldonadov4297]

Thanks sach dubey

[@meluwlrd]

Best interview

[@firstiparkmy]

I like how dis man tries to just make it a conversation and relate to the man instead of just askin a gd question lmfao u can tell tht man joy is different asf thts prolly why he dont do interviews or maybe he’s doin em now still this was a cool interview

[@CoverArtMatters]

The VHS Filter really set the mood

[@lewisgoatmilton]

yea bro we feel you

[@euphoricgemini1124]

I'm thankful for this interview. I'd hope some day him nd i can speak. I'm supportive of allowing a lot of music artist to prosper and just create, we need more support for people to create beauty. It would b so great to help him start a fund to sign artist left n right. It's needed in this country. 🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@Jayaveli]

the interview is so heat, the surprise and aesthetic for the fukin win !

[@tarotbunny9077]

I love this guy. Big inspiration 💖🧷

[@bornfromparadise]

Fw the style fr so raw 🔥💨

[@NYRUSHHOUR]

beautiful mr. divizn

[@hellboimel2468]

Bruhhhh finally like what u waited for

[@tsunamipapi1343]

feeling very inspired rn

[@Stupidtony21]

it was so cute when he scooted over to keem to show him the secrets

[@lenolavish3231]

Crazy Joy makes me realize I’m not alone in just knowing your fire and not trying to fit in with society bs rules take that risk it could change your life 🦅

[@rauri7705]

🦅🦅🦅

[@addakgetkd9505]

Pffft

[@Steeze777]

yup

[@kuroBozi]

@@rauri7705 shinning like diamond

[@prodmarv0]

dawg. dis uh good ass interview

[@rusty7104]

a true inspiration

[@hoodiekevin]

Tappin in

[@undercovernine]

love the film style for this vid

[@___mg9789]

I remember phoenix coming up I added him to a group chat & he genuinely replied back to everyone. Chill as dude

[@gothhippie546]

OGM been snapping with theses !

[@daved3730]

NEEDED

[@KtheHermit]

Joy creating like this creative nurturing collective trying to find and assemble ppl that just get it & are passionate about art & creation would be so fire

[@feeeelz]

Joy needs to release a film

[@calebhickerson9980]

That part when they spoke about freedom had me feeling some type way cause The interviewer wasn't understanding what Phoenix was saying. It's such an American thing for the interviewer to equate having things to being free but it's an obvious contradiction to the word free lol. To be without is to be free and I fuck wit phoenix for having that understanding it shows he actually is different than a lot of these people.

[@nimanixo]

Damn nice to see a interview from Him I remember when him and Ian were talking on Twitter

[@yutikoo]

No one give a fuck

[@neo2190]

lil groupie hoe 😂

[@skiin]

Beautiful 🔥

[@Introvrt]

*LEGENDARY INTERVIEW.*

[@jakifio]

a huge inspo

[@adRianAntagonist2900]

Luv this pod.! 𖤐🖤*

[@gbeing3856]

VHS film filter hard, fits joy and his style.

[@tellthetroops]

this is legendary

[@marimadman]

Bro had nothing to say 😂😂

[@fueg00nyxxx]

What I was thinking, he was talking like he knew what he was talking about but really he was saying a whole lotta nothing 😂

[@ripsouljaslim]

someone needa count how many times joy said ya feel me

[@squc3]

inspiring

[@Pabloiverson333]

Inspiring

[@xuimzz9194]

inspiration

[@00yr.]

The way this shot is fire! I’m sleep if this how all the interviews are 🔥🔥🔥 *edit* nah it ain’t

[@jojoojo8768]

Legendary🔥

[@Vengeance_ash6372]

Nawww joy you need to drop that Rockstar Made clip

[@kneeclue9244]

This one of them ones

[@mkcarvti]

JOYYYYY

[@prodprezton]

this is a crazy vid

[@mahibbalde1433]

Love this look

[@user-if8qo5dj2i]

Once Hakeem learns that we watch these interviews for the guest and not to hear him finish their sentences and give his 2 cents every minute he’ll be a goated interviewer 😂 he’s getting better but still bro let your guests talk and ask them questions, it’s an interview not a podcast

[@Henry-rh6gz]

I thought I was trippin over bro tryna talk ab himself

[@Realhuman111]

True but I rlly think Hakeem did pretty good in this one.

[@ayoohakeem]

@@Realhuman111 they will never be satisfied lol 😂

[@plasticlifee]

@@ayoohakeem shit fire bro

[@Poppadub]

This his platform

[@tristinflore]

Legendary Interview 🙏

[@wastar9202]

Good stuff joy

[@UniMatiX]

Im glad they re-shot an updated version. He didn't have neck tat last time

[@marcbrain]

video description UNMATCHED bruh

[@FridgeLoud]

this interview is actually sick. hakeem snapped.

[@youngparadox555]

real interview

[@shareefhassan2935]

I love the way vhs looks