Empress Of is the stage name of Lorely Rodriguez, an American singer, songwriter, and producer with an ethereal take on electro-pop, who first appeared on the music scene with a series of anonymous, color-coded YouTube demos in 2012. She quickly carved out a niche for herself with her distinctive voice and blend of avant-garde pop and R&B. Born in Los Angeles to Honduran parents, her bicultural heritage has often played a significant role in her music, lending depth and authenticity to her bilingual songwriting.

Rodriguez's debut studio album, "Me," released in 2015, was critically acclaimed for its introspective lyrics and inventive soundscapes, firmly establishing her as a force in the indie pop world. Since then, Empress Of has continued to evolve as an artist, releasing the follow-up album "Us" in 2018 and "I'm Your Empress Of" in 2020, which embraced a more collaborative spirit and featured contributions from Blood Orange and Spanish singer-songwriter Pabllo Vittar. Her work stands out for its confessional storytelling and innovative production, which she often handles herself, showcasing her multifaceted talent. Over the years, Empress Of has also developed a reputation for her compelling remixes and collaborations with other boundary-pushing artists, as evidenced by her recent releases like "Kiss Me" featuring Rina Sawayama, and the Buscabulla x Empress Of remix "Ta Que Tiembla." With a growing discography that traverses personal narrative and vibrant soundscapes, Empress Of continues to enchant and push the boundaries of indie pop.

Genres

Art Pop

Electropop

Escape Room

Etherpop

Shiver Pop

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Latest Release

With Me (with Empress Of)

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Empress Of

Single - Released August 16, 2024