JOSHUA MORATA

Joshua Morata is a Filipino-American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer currently based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii with familial origins to the Philippines, Joshua considers himself a one-man band. Preferring to play almost all the instruments himself on his releases. Self taught in songwriting and music production since the age of 12, his music consists of honest introspective storytelling, often adapted from personal experiences. A majority of his material pertains to a certain theme, be it but not limited to loneliness, unrequited love, infidelity, and self-reflection. On May 20, 2022, Morata released his fifth studio album Crystal Cabaret, a celebratory record showcasing his love for 80s Funk and Pop. The record was met with critical and audience praise within the independent circuit. On February 2026, Morata released Mister Happy- An Orchestral jazz and Chamber folk offering with Rod McKuen-inspired spoken word poetry scattered throughout. The record explores themes like heartbreak, unrequited love, and grief.