Press Kit

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 voice that is both powerful and unmistakably heartfelt. 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 Country / Soul album under EMPIRE, expanding his sound while further solidifying his position as one of the South Pacific’s leading contemporary voices.

2017 

• Male Vocalist of the Year (Na Hoku Hanohano Awards) 
• Island Music Album of the Year for "Pua Kiele" (Nã Hokü Hanohano Awards) 

2018 

• Grammy Award Nominated in the Best Regional Roots Music Album for "Pua Kiele" 

2020

• Male Vocalist of the Year (Nã Hoku Hanohano Awards) 
• Album of the Year for "Ua Kui A Lawa" (Nã Hoku Hanohano Awards) 
• Hawaiian Album of the Year for "Ua Kui A Lawa" (Nã Hoku Hanohano Awards) 
• Favorite Entertainer of the Year (Na Hoku Hanohano Awards) 
• Hawaiian Single of the Year for "Melia" (Nã Hoku Hanohano Awards) 
• Best International Pacific Artist (Pacific Music Awards) 

2021 

• Male Artist of the Year (Island Music Awards) 

2022 

• Music Video of the Year for "Perfect to Me" (Nã Hoku Hanohano Awards) 
• Hawaiian Single of the Year for "Wena" (Nã Hoku Hanohano Awards) 
• Single of the Year for "Perfect To Me" (Nã Hoku Hanohano Awards) 

2023 

• Pacific Music Awards: Niu FM Best International Pacific Artist