Artist Information
Josh Tatofi is one of the most influential voices to emerge from Hawaiʻi and the South Pacific in a generation. A singer, songwriter, and musician from Honolulu, his career reached a major milestone with his signing to EMPIRE, a globally respected, artist-first record label known for building culturally significant careers at scale. The partnership makes Josh the first artist from Hawaiʻi and the South Pacific to secure a global recording deal with the label, signalling a significant moment for both his career and the wider Pacific music community.
Known for his unmistakable, soul-driven voice, Josh has developed a sound that bridges R&B, soul, island reggae, and contemporary influences with confidence and ease. His music connects across borders, grounded in lived experience and carried by a vocal delivery that is both technically commanding and emotionally direct. His catalogue has now surpassed 200 million streams worldwide, reflecting a sustained global audience and a deep connection with listeners.
Since the release of his debut album This Love in 2011, Josh has steadily built an international following through music that prioritises feeling, honesty, and performance. Often referred to as the “Polynesian Luther Vandross,” he is recognised for a voice that can move seamlessly between intimate settings and large-scale stages.
A Grammy-nominated artist, Josh has also received multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and Pacific Music Awards, recognising both his consistency and long-term contribution to the region’s musical landscape. His journey increasingly represents more than individual success, offering a clear pathway for South Pacific artists to operate on the global stage without compromise.
In 2026, Josh Tatofi enters his next chapter with the release of an all-new Soul / Island / Country album under EMPIRE, expanding his sound while reinforcing his position as one of the South Pacific’s most important contemporary voices.
