New Music & Video Release - Josh Tatofi releases new single 'Looking For Love' - 25th February 2026
Artist Name - Josh Tatofi
Release Name - Looking For Love
Release Date - 25th February 2026
Genre - Reggae, R&B, Soul Music
Label - EMPIRE
One of the most influential voices to emerge from Hawaiʻi and the South Pacific – that once in a generation voice - Josh Tatofi is a beloved global artist on everybody’s radar.
Josh has just released a new single, ‘Looking For Love’ has an upcoming new EP on the way and will be in New Zealand for a very special live show in Auckland this April.
Known for his unmistakable, soul-driven voice, Hawaii born, Tongan/Samoan Josh Tatofi, 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.
Josh’s outstanding catalogue surpasses 200 million streams worldwide, reflecting a sustained global audience and a deep connection with listeners. He has resonated with audiences in Aotearoa, reaching the top 20 Chart here as well as achieving two x RIANZ Gold Certified Records!
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.
100,000,000 million views YouTube Independent Top 20 artist and 2 x RIANZ Gold certified records in New Zealand
Josh reached a major milestone in late 2025, with his signing to EMPIRE. The record-breaking partnership made 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.
An expansive and ever-growing list of accolades, including a Grammy-nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album for his 2018 album, PUA KIELE, Josh has 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.
Entering his next and most career-defining chapter in 2026, Josh will release his all-new Soul / Island / Country album, his first under EMPIRE. With his latest single ‘Looking For Love’ out now, the track marks a confident expansion of Josh’s sound while reinforcing his position as one of the South Pacific’s most important contemporary voices.
Catch Josh Tatofi in a very special live show in New Zealand this April – performing Saturday April 18 at Trusts Arena, Auckland. Tickets and event details HERE