About

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Empress is a triple threat in the entertainment industry, excelling as a singer, dancer, and actress/producer. As an international artist, she has made significant contributions to the music scene, particularly in dancehall, reggae, and soca genres. Empress founded and serves as the CEO of Healing Out Loud Theatre Productions, Island Fete Fitness Dance Company, and Empress J Music, showcasing her diverse talents. She has successfully tackled both the music industry and the poetry scene.  she is a twice nominated best soca artist for Caribbean Music Awards and a proud honoree of the Caribbean and African Women of Impact.  She was also nominated as Best Soca Artist for the Caribbean Posh Awards.

Empress J. is a Bajan-American Soca artist who has recently been blazing stages in the soca arena and making her mark as an international artist. She is far from a rookie in music, having been featured on radio stations such as Hott 95.3 in Barbados, TNT Radio, Team Soca, Caribbean Power Jam, and many more. For years, Empress J has been part of the American music scene, exploring various genres including Gospel, Hip Hop, and even Rock! However, at her core, she is a Soca artist. Her raspy yet sensual register, combined with a unique blend of Caribbean and American vibes, makes Empress J’s gritty and unapologetically raw lyrics memorable, resonating well within the dancehall, reggae and even Afrobeats communities.

Her song “Show Meh” marked her Soca debut and became a hit during Trinidad Carnival 2017, dominating the airwaves for Carnivals, Festivals, and Fetes (parties) both nationally and internationally. Empress J has had the opportunity to perform alongside Barbados' own Alison Hines, Fadda Fox, Peter Ram, and General D from Trinidad, as well as Destra, Patrice Roberts, and African dancehall artist Ketchup, along with St. Lucian Soca artist and producer Motto, to name just a few. Since her debut, she has been on a roll, releasing one hit after another while collaborating with some of the best producers and artists in the Caribbean music market. Although Empress J has been an international artist for years, exploring various genres like Gospel, Hip Hop, and even Rock, her heart belongs to Soca and Caribbean music! She has been featured on numerous radio stations, including Hott 95.3 in Barbados, TNT Radio, Team Soca, Caribbean Power Jam, and many more. Her 2021 EP “B.O.S” showcases her versatility, featuring the hit “Breathe” alongside dancehall superstar Sean iShe is an independent international artist, representing Caribbean music genre. Please check out Empress J's music on her social media links!