Vetor Interviews: YOZY

Rooted in queer celebration and the shameless maximalism of early-2000s pop culture, CLUB F4ME is YOZY’s glitter-drenched invitation to the dancefloor — a sweaty manifesto shaped by instinct and pure desire.

Text and interview by Efe Çilek

Photography by Maria Balboa

WHO THE F*CK IS YOZY2K?

Printed across merch tees, the question serves as a bold introduction to the enigmatic artist, sparking curiosity and daring you to step into YOZY’s world. But it also became my own question the first time I played her music alone in my room. My brain wouldn’t stop buzzing. Each track felt like a story, a soft scream. They said things I wasn’t ready to admit, like a Tumblr tab I’d forgotten to close in 2013 or a club kiss I still hadn’t processed. YOZY's music, with its harsh, honest, emotional, and hot sound, instantly pulled me in, resonating with my unspoken truths and experiences.

Born and raised in Uruguay, YOZY’s music fuses their South American roots with the resonant queer culture of Barcelona. Every album introduced a new flavour, a new feeling.  Rehab.mp3 hit like a breakdown I didn’t know I needed. TOKYO CNT was an experience of complete chaos therapy. And CLUB F4ME? A high-gloss declaration of dance-pop devotion. A sweaty manifesto. YOZY's ability to transform late-night heartbreaks and queer euphoria into BPMs is a testament to the diversity of her music, always keeping us on our toes.

CLUB F4ME is everything all at once: femme, raw, camp, emotional. Across nine genre-twisting tracks, YOZY pulls from a universe where María Daniela y su Sonido Lasser, EMJAY, Charli XCX, Sara Malacara, Lady Gaga, and deep, grimy techno all kiss beneath the same disco ball. Every track feels like a room with its own mood: some draped in neon and miniskirts, others pulsing low with forbidden tension. There’s the digital yearning of “dedicated to the girl online” soaked in a late-night kind of ache, and the sultry slink of “stripper tool” slowed down like a come-down hug. Together, it’s a drenched universe that feels part rave, part pop, and it’s entirely hers.

As CLUB F4ME makes its way across dancefloors and playlists, I caught up with YOZY to explore the world she built. We discussed duality, visual worlds, sonic chaos, and the necessity of creating without rules. Recorded in its entirety with just a microphone, a laptop, and a vision, CLUB F4ME is DIY dance-pop at its most sincere and explosive invitation to glam up, get out, and dance. From glitch-pop confessions to quiet reflections on what love means, this conversation unpacks the moods and meanings behind the album. Built on emotion, instinct, and zero compromise... this is the universe of YOZY, shaped from the ground up.

Photography by Maria Balboa

Efe (E): First of all, I saw your merch top“WHO THE F*CK IS YOZY2K?”  and honestly, I want one. So I have to start with that. How would you answer that question right now? Who is YOZY?

YOZY (Y): YOZY is the character that Josefina is afraid to be. YOZY is more wild, she’s more androgynous, she’s not afraid to be seen or criticised. She’s a social persona — I might even say she’s the opposite of Josefina. But they can both coexist peacefully inside of me.

E: How are you feeling with CLUB F4ME finally coming out into the world? Is it a release, a moment of celebration, or a bit of everything all at once?

Y: CLUB F4ME is almost the opposite of my last release (Rehab.mp3), which was surrounded by darkness and pain. This one is a celebration of life, of dance, of weirdos, of clubs. I want CLUB F4ME being played in big clubs and danced by lots of people enjoying the vibe — that’s my goal. Just relax and enjoy.

E: You’ve said this album is rooted in queer celebration, late-night rituals, and early 2000s maximalism. What pulled you into that world?

Y: That’s basically the three things that rule my life, haha. I’m a queer person who loves late-night moments and the aesthetic of the 2000s, so I tried to put all that into the album but really it’s just me doing my shi*.

E: Rehab.mp3 felt so raw and haunting. Where does CLUB F4ME sit emotionally for you?

Y: CLUB F4ME heals through dancing, sweating, moving and kissing your besties on the dancefloor. It’s a totally different kind of healing than Rehab.mp3.

E: What motivated you to build an album that twists through so many genres and moods?

Y: It’s just me. I literally can’t stick to one thing. I need to move, try new sounds, and explore different colours; otherwise, I get bored in the studio. It’s really organic. I don’t chase different things, I just go where my mind takes me.

E: There’s a tension in the album I love — between camp and chaos, vulnerability and glamour. Was that contrast intentional?

Y: Nothing I do is intentional. I follow my instinct. But I definitely feel most at home creatively in the polish. To produce, everything has to be in its place — my mic, my sound card, my cables organized, and my ashtray on the other side.

E: What was the weirdest thing you Googled while making this album?

Y: LMAO — I googled what flavour of Coca-Cola Lana Del Rey talks about in her song so I could use the same flavour for one of mine. It’s “cherry cola,” if you were wondering.

E: I loved “F4ME” and “CRIMES” from the album. They feel like the start of a whole new era. What’s the energy behind those tracks?

Y: “F4ME” is actually a manifesting song. I had a really bad experience with TOKYO CUNT where I literally manifested my own sickness — I got hospitalized in a rehab clinic the same day the song came out, and the lyrics talk about being sick and medicated. So now I’m manifesting fame with the opening track. Fuck manifesting sickness again.

And “CRIMES” — I had such a clear vision for that. I was looking for a male vocalist, talked to a bunch and finally found the perfect one. I love that song. It’s such a vibe.

E: You created this whole project with just a mic, a laptop, and a vision. What did that open up creatively?

Y: I think I don’t need more than that. Sometimes less is more. In my mini studio, I have it all. I used to have a lot of hardware, but I sold it all and just kept the basics. It works for me.

Photography by Maria Balboa

E: Your visual language is so strong — from TOKYO CUNT to now. What kind of visual universe are we entering with CLUB F4ME?

Y: CLUB F4ME is cunty, fun, and dance. Its ’90s synth pop aesthetic is way more gentle than TOKYO CUNT.

E: You’ve mentioned not always wanting to overshare but your music still feels so personal. How do you decide what to reveal and what to protect?

Y: At this point, I’ve overshared so much on social media that I’ve started to feel comfortable with it. I like people knowing who YOZY is — I think it creates a solid audience.

E: Who do you imagine on the CLUB F4ME dancefloor?

Y: Queer people for sure. Lots of wigs, heels, mini skirts, Ana Bolina dresses. Groups of friends vibing, kissing, hugging. I need my music to be relevant in the queer scene. That’s my main goal now.

Photography by Maria Balboa

E: You’re performing, producing, styling, art-directing — it’s all so self-driven. What keeps you going when it gets overwhelming?

Y: I’m just a freak for doing everything myself. I love it. I don’t usually get overwhelmed, but if I do, I just ask someone to help with something specific.

E: You’re originally from Uruguay but feel like a core part of Barcelona’s club scene now. How has this city shaped the album?

Y: The queer scene in Barcelona shaped CLUB F4ME so much. Collectives like MUSA and MARICAS had a huge influence, especially on what I want to happen after I release the album. I’d love to see them playing my songs. They inspired me to make this album.

E: You have to throw a party somewhere cursed. Where are we going and what’s the dress code?

Y: Definitely a church. And the dress code is vampire.

E: When someone finishes listening to CLUB F4ME, what do you hope they walk away feeling?

Y: Empowerment. Joy. Fun. Happiness. I want them to want it to be Friday already — just so they can go to the club and dance.

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E: Your Spotify bio says that “manifesting love for everyone who listens.” What does love mean to you right now?

Y: Love means a hug, a kiss on the forehead, a little touch on the shoulder, some “everything is gonna be okay” words. Some people don’t have that, and it’s sad. We all deserve that.

Photography by Maria Balboa

Before we wrapped, YOZY shared a playlist of the songs that shaped the emotional and sonic palette of CLUB F4ME. It’s more than a list of inspirations — it’s a window into the moods, memories, and late-night obsessions that fueled her creative process. From chaotic dancefloor bangers to soft, strange ballads, this playlist is the aftertaste of CLUB F4ME. Listen to it as you dance, laugh, sob over your bad decisions or walk home glitter-streaked at 6AM.