> STATUS: VETTED_OPERATIVE

> FREQUENCY: R&B / REGGAE-INFUSED SOUL

> BASE OF OPERATIONS: 757 UNDERGROUND (Chesapeake / Norfolk)

> PROFILE_DATA:

A powerful singer/songwriter hailing from Chesapeake, The Empress Tones brings a necessary wave of soulful equilibrium to the heavy, aggressive energy of the 757 underground. Her sound is heavily infused with foundational R&B and Reggae elements, allowing her to command a room using smooth, melodic execution rather than just pure volume. Her songwriting is grounded in raw honesty—exploring deep personal experiences, relationship dynamics, and themes of self-love that resonate instantly with a live crowd.

> ARCHIVED_MISSIONS:

She has been steadily building a highly visible footprint across the regional circuit. Recently hitting stages like the Nubian Festival in Norfolk and pulling airtime on platforms like Promo Kings Radio Worldwide, she has proven she can move a crowd on a large scale. Her recent drops, including the standout singles "Wanna Sing," "Have Fun," and "Shut'em Down," showcase her ability to deliver polished, commercially viable R&B without losing her authentic, grassroots edge.

> VODFEST 2026 DIRECTIVE:

The Empress Tones is the perfect sonic pivot for the VODFest lineup. When the crowd needs a breather from the heavy alternative trap and hip-hop sets, her reggae-infused R&B is exactly what will reset the frequency and keep the vibe locked in. Expect a highly vocal, deeply resonant live performance that changes the temperature of The Plot.