Patoranking

Patoranking

Patrick Nnamemeka Okorie (born 27 May 1990)  to Mr. and Mrs. Okorie. He grew up in Ijegun Egba Satellite Town, and later relocated to Ebute Metta. He attended Citizen Comprehensive College Epe, and later attended Jibril Martin Memorial Grammar School in Iponri. He is known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian Reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. He started his musical career doing underground collaborations with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone. He signed a record deal with K-Solo’s Igberaga Records in 2010, and released “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 made him rise to prominence.

Patoranking started his performing arts career as a street jam and carnival dancer. In a 2012 interview with Entertainment Express, Patoranking said that 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.

On 12 September 2013, Patoranking released the video and audio for “Alubarika” simultaneously. The song literally translates to “God’s Blessings”, and features vocals from Timaya. The music video for “Alubarika”, which was shot by AJE Films. 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 that Patoranking left his label and was never officially signed.

List Of Songs Released

Girlie O

Girlie O Remix

Alubarika

Higher ft. Seriki

Galilee ft. KarateKid

Tonight ft. Faze

Early Momo ft. Dj Hazan

Iya Bisi

Sex Tape

Murda ft. Seyi Shay