Patoranking

Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May 1990),[2] better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Patoranking hails from Onicha, Ebonyi State.[3][4] He started his music career doing underground collaborations with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone.[5] He signed a record deal with K-Solo's Igberaga Records in 2010, releasing "Up in D Club" under the outfit. Patoranking became a protégé of Dem Mama Records after collaborating with Timaya on his song "Alubarika". In February 2014, he signed a record deal with Foston Musik and released "Girlie O", a single that put him in the limelight.[5] On 9 February 2015, Patoranking announced on Instagram that he signed a distribution deal with VP Records.[6] on September 28 Patoranking released a song titled Abule one he released ahead of his album scheduled to be released later soon in 2020

Patoranking
Patoranking
Background information
Birth namePatrick Nnaemeka Okorie
Born (1990-05-27) 27 May 1990[1]
Ijegun-Egba, Alimosho, Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresReggae, dancehall
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, dancer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsAmari Musiq, VP Records
Associated actsWizkid, Timaya, Davido, Faze, Tiwa Savage, Elephant Man, Busy Signal, Morgan Heritage, Bera Ivanishvili, Diamond Platnumz, Rich Mavoko

Life and music career

Patoranking was born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, but has family roots in Onicha, Ebonyi State. He attended Citizen Comprehensive College in Epe, Lagos and later enrolled at Jibril Martin Memorial Grammar School in Iponri.[2] Patoranking started his performing arts career as a street jam and carnival dancer. In a 2012 interview with Entertainment Express, he said his stage name was given to him by a Jamaican artist whom he met at Alpha Beach in Lagos. Patoranking has cited Buju Banton, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Lucky Dube, Chaka Demus, Majek Fashek, Blackky, Blackface, Tuface and Marvelous Benjy as his key musical influences. In the aforementioned interview with Entertainment Express, he described his music as a morally inclined variation of dancehall and said it references socio-political issues.[7]

In May 2012, Patoranking released a single titled "Iya Bisi", featuring Qdot and Kbaj. The Drumphase-produced song is a fusion of dancehall and fuji. Patoranking told Entertainment Express that Qdot and Kbaj helped compose the song by sharing ideas with him.[7]

On 12 September 2013, Okorie released the audio and video for "Alubarika" simultaneously. The song literally translates to "God's Blessings" and features vocals from Timaya. The music video for "Alubarika" was shot by AJE Films and ran for 4 minutes and 16 seconds. According to an article posted by Victor Akande of The Nation, Patoranking described the song as a summary of his life as a musician and said it opened doors for him in terms of building a fan base and working with established musicians.[8]

In February 2014, Patoranking signed a record deal with Foston Musik and ended his affiliations with Dem Mama Records. During an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV's The Juice, Timaya said Patoranking left his label and was never officially signed.[9][10] On 4 February 2014, Patoranking released "Girlie O", a song produced by WizzyPro. The music video for the song was shot and directed in London by Moe Musa; it was released on 5 February 2014.[11] In the music video, Patoranking liberates his next-door neighbor from domestic violence by expressing his innate feelings to her.[12]

Foston Musik released the Tiwa Savage-assisted "Girlie O" (Remix) on 19 May 2014 to critical acclaim.[13] It debuted at No. 9 on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 chart. Tiwa Savage told Ehiz of MTV Base she admires Patoranking's music and decided to reach out to him to do the remix.[14] The music video for "Girlie O" (Remix) was also shot and directed in London by Moe Musa.[15] Joey Akan of Pulse Nigeria said, "On the new remix, the basic winning elements were not discarded. They were retained and improved. The beat, chorus, and dynamism were held onto, and major work put into the lyrics."[16]

Patoranking was featured on Seyi Shay's "Murda" single alongside Shaydee. The song was produced by Dokta Frabz and released on 1 April 2014.[17][18] On 11 May 2014, the music video for "Murda" was uploaded onto Vevo. It was directed by Meji Alabi for JM Films.[19]
Patoranking's "Daniella Whine" and "My Woman, My Everything" singles charted on MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart. The former debuted at No. 4 in May and topped the chart at No. 1 in June,[20][21] while the latter "My Woman, My Everything" also appeared on the chart, peaking at No. 2.[22]

2016: The Voice Nigeria and God Over Everything

In January 2016, Patoranking was announced as one of the judges for the maiden edition of the singing competition The Voice Nigeria.[23] Okorie released his debut studio album God Over Everything on 1 August 2016. It features guest appearances from Phyno, Wizkid, Sarkodie, Olamide, Elephant Man, and Wasiu Ayinde Marshall. The album debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's Reggae Albums chart.[24]

Patoranking ALU Scholarship

Patoranking has engaged in a scholarship program for young African children who couldn't have access to proper education. Amidst his global recognition and popularity, The artiste still has a passion for education.

In 2019, He met with the founder of ALU scholarship program where he initiated a program to train 10 innovative and passionate children especially from Ebute-Metta where he grew up and others who are financially incapable of having an education themselves.[25]

Discography

Albums
God Over Everything (2016)
Title Time
Patoranking 3:34
G.O.E 3:53
Cheating Zone 3:57
Money (feat. Phyno) 3:45
Killing Me 3:15
This Kind Luv (Feat. Wizkid) 3:50
Writing On The Wall 3:53
No Kissing Baby (Feat. Sarkodie) 3:42
Mama Aboyo (Feat. Olamide) 3:39
Stammerer 4:26
Love Town 3:23
Hale Hale 3:29
Daniella Whine (feat. Elephant Man & Konshens) 3:56
Beautiful 3:47
Ayinde (feat. Kwam 1) 4:04


Wilmer (2019)
Title Time
Wilmer (feat. Bera) 3:45
Feelings 3:22
Temperature 3:09
Nakupenda (feat. Nyashinski) 3:25
Black 4:08
Zéro Problémé (feat. Dadju) 3:10
Lenge Lenge 3:41
Turn Up (feat. Donae'o) 3:09
Champion 3:35
Go Crazy 3:26
Open Fire (feat. Busiswa) 3:47
Confirm (feat. Davido) 3:49
Three (2020)
Title Time
Mon Bébé (feat. Flavour) 3:26
Yo Body 3:10
Whine It (feat. Sauti Sol 3:38
Nobody 3:34
Black Girl Magic 3:22
Abule 3:19
Matter (feat. Tiwa Savage) 3:20
Brrr 3:35
Do Me 3:20
Odo Bra (feat. King Promise) 3:34
Lion In The Jungle 3:33
Love Is The Answer 3:28

Selected singles
Year Title Album
2009 "So Nice" Non-album single
2010 "Up in D Club"
2012 "Iya Bisi" (featuring Qdot and Kbaj)
2013 "Tonite" (with Faze)
"Park Well"
"Alubarika" (featuring Timaya)
"Gravity"
2014 "Girlie O"
"Sex Tape"
"Girlie O (Remix)" (featuring Tiwa Savage)
2015 "Daniella Whine"
"My Woman" (featuring Wande Coal)
"Gal Ting Riddim (Cover)"
"Make Am"
2016 "Another Level"
"No Kissing Baby" (featuring Sarkodie) God over Everything
2017 "Love You Die" (featuring Diamond Platnumz) Non-Album Single
"Available"
2018 "Sunshine"
"Suh Different"
"Heal D world"
"Everyday"
2019 "Confirm" Wilmer
"Lenge Lenge"
2020 "I'm in Love" Non- Album single
Guest appearances
Year Title Album
2010 "Baba"
(Slimmz featuring Patoranking)		 Non-album single
2011 "Oju Kan (Remix)"
(Tupengo featuring Skales, Seriki, Reminisce, Phenom, Kel and Patoranking)
2013 "Emergency"
(WizzyPro featuring Runtown, Skales, and Patoranking)
"Tonite" (with Faze)
2014 "Judah"
(Chopstix featuring Endia and Patoranking )		 Parallax
"Lala BamBam"
(Silver Jae featuring Patoranking)		 TBA
"Galilee"
(Karat Kid featuring Patoranking)
"Murda"
(Seyi Shay featuring Patoranking and Shaydee)
"Early MoMo"
(DJ Hazan featuring Patoranking)
"Another One"
(Sagga Lee featuring Patoranking)
"In Da Club"
(Abiz featuring Patoranking)
"Higher"
(Seriki featuring Patoranking)		 Seriki's Diary
"Bami Mujo"
(Henry Knight featuring Yung L and Patoranking)		 TBA
"Salamualekun (Remix)"
(Hakym featuring Reminisce and Patoranking)
"Want Some More"
(CheekyChizzy featuring Patoranking)
"Bosi Kpa Kpa"
(XP featuring Patoranking)
2015 "Shaba"
(DJ Xclusive featuring Patoranking & KCee)		 According To X
"Condo"
(YCee featuring Patoranking)		 TBA
"Slowly (Remix)"
(Boybreed featuring Patoranking)
"Our Lagos"
(Pasuma Wonder featuring Patoranking)
"Hustler (Freestyle)"
(JoshBeatz featuring Patoranking)
"Royal"
(Eddy Kenzo featuring Patoranking)
"Dance Well"[26]
(DJ Shiru featuring Patoranking)
"Pull UP (Remix)"
(Stonebwoy featuring Patoranking)
"Left For Good"
(Waje featuring Patoranking & Godwin Strings)
"Another Day"
(Halle featuring Patoranking)
"No Lie"
(Khuli Chana featuring Patoranking)
"Chukwuma (Remix)"
(Young GreyC featuring Patoranking)
2016 "For My Matter (Remix)"
(Emma Nyra featuring Patoranking)

Awards and nominations
Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2016 AFRIMA Best Dancehall Artist Himself Won [27]
2015 Nominated [28]
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards African Artiste of the Year Himself Won [29]
The Headies Best Pop Song "My Woman My Everything" Nominated [30]
Best Reggae/Dance hall Single "Daniella Whyne" Nominated [30]
MTV Africa Music Awards Best New Act Himself Won [31]
TooXlusive Online Music Awards Best Afropop Song "My Woman My Everything" Won [32]
2014 Ben TV Best New Act Himself Won [33]
Best Collaboration Himself Won
Best Reggae/Dancehall Himself Won
The Headies 2014 Next Rated Himself Won [34]
Best Collabo "Girlie O Remix"
(featuring Tiwa Savage)		 Nominated
"Emergency"
(Wizz Pro featuring Skales, Patoranking and Runtown)		 Won
Best Reggae/Dancehall Single "Girlie O Remix"
(featuring Tiwa Savage)		 Won
"Murda"
(Seyi Shay featuring Shaydee and Patoranking)		 Nominated
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Newcomer "Girlie O (Remix)" Nominated [35]
Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Nominated
City People Entertainment Awards Dancehall/Reggae Act of the Year Himself Won [36]
Most Popular Song of the Year "Allubarika"
(featuring Timaya)		 Nominated [37]
Best Collabo of the Year Nominated
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act of the Year Himself Won [38]
Male Artist of the Year Nominated [39]
Best Collaboration "Emergency"
(Wizzy Pro featuring Runtown, Skales, and Patoranking)		 Nominated
"Allubarika"
(featuring Timaya)		 Nominated
2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video Nominated [40]

See also

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Sean Tizzle (2013)		 Next Rated Award
2014		 Succeeded by
(2015)


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