Josh Tatofi is one of the most influential voices to emerge from Hawaiʻi and the South Pacific ina generation. A singer, songwriter, and musician from Honolulu, his career reached a majormilestone with his signing toEMPIRE, a globally respected, artist-first record label known forbuilding culturally significant careers at scale. The partnership makes Josh the first artist fromHawaiʻi and the South Pacific to secure a global recording deal with the label, signalling asignificant 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 connectsacross borders, grounded inlived experience and carried by a vocal delivery that is bothtechnically commanding and emotionally direct. His catalogue has now surpassed200 millionstreams worldwide,reflecting a sustained global audience and a deep connection with listeners.Sincethe release of his debut albumThis Lovein 2011, Josh has steadily built an internationalfollowing through music that prioritises feeling, honesty, and performance. Often referred to asthe “Polynesian Luther Vandross,” he is recognised for a voice thatcan move seamlesslybetween intimate settings and large-scale stages.AGrammy-nominated artist, Josh has also received multipleNā HōkūHanohanoAwardsandPacific Music Awards, recognising both his consistency and long-termcontribution to the region’s musical landscape. His journey increasingly represents more thanindividual success, offering a clear pathway for South Pacific artists to operate on the globalstage without compromise.In 2026,Josh Tatofienters his next chapter with the release of an all-newSoul / Island /Countryalbum under EMPIRE, expanding his sound while reinforcing his position as one of theSouth Pacific’s most important contemporary voices.