Her first album Sur mes gardes went gold in May 2010 only five months after its release,[1] and was certified platinum less than a year later.

She pursued her musical interests with voice and piano lessons, being influenced by artists such as Teri Moses and Tracy Chapman.

[2] At the age of 16, Joyce Jonathan posted three of her compositions on the site MySpace,[3] promoting them to Michael Goldman, co-founder of the new label My Major Company .

Reputedly impressed by the talent and voice of the young artist,[citation needed] he agreed to assist her on the arrangement of her songs, working together with her in his studio for a year.

In May 2021, Jonathan began releasing singles in anticipation of her sixth studio album, Les p'tites jolies choses.

Part "B," also titled Toi et moi, has six songs with more jazz influence and was co-written and co-produced with Ibrahim Maalouf.

[7] In 2024, she participated in season 5 of the Chinese variety show Sisters Who Make Waves / Ride the wind 2024, featuring 36 female celebrities aging from 29 to 54, from different sectors of the entertainment industry, including singers, actors, dancers, etc.