{"id":527,"date":"2021-02-07T05:22:36","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T05:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=527"},"modified":"2021-02-07T05:22:36","modified_gmt":"2021-02-07T05:22:36","slug":"patorankings-robust-music-career-controversies-and-full-biography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2021\/02\/07\/patorankings-robust-music-career-controversies-and-full-biography\/","title":{"rendered":"Patoranking\u2019s Robust Music Career, Controversies And Full Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patoranking born Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 2013.<\/p>\n

Early Life\/Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Patoranking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Patoranking was born on May 27 1990, to Mr. and Mrs. Okorie, he grew up in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town and later relocated to Ebute Metta.<\/p>\n

He attended Citizen Comprehensive College Epe, and later enrolled at Jibril Martin Memorial Grammar School in Iponri.<\/p>\n

Music Career<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Patoranking performing Tidal X Concert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Patoranking started his performing arts career as a street jam and carnival dancer. In a 2012 interview with Entertainment Express, he 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. In the aforementioned interview with Entertainment Express, he said he references socio-political issues in his music. He has described his music as a morally inclined variation of dancehall.<\/p>\n

In May 2012, Patoranking released a single titled “Iya Bisi” featuring Qdot and Kbaj. The song, which is a fusion of dancehall and Fuji, was produced by Drumphase. Patoranking told Entertainment Express that Qdot and Kbaj helped compose the song by sharing ideas with him.<\/p>\n

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Patoranking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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, 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. He also said that the song opened doors for him in terms of building a fan base and working with established musicians.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

2015 marked a successful year for Patoranking as two of his singles; “Daniella Whine” and “My Woman, My Everything” were chart toppers on the MTV base Official Naija Top 10 Chart. “Daniella Whine” debuted at No. 4 in May and went on top the chart at No. 1 in June. “My Woman, My Everything” also made the chart when it was released, peaking at No. 2.This year, he also signed a distribution deal with the world\u2019s biggest indie Reggae music label. VP Records.<\/p>\n

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

In 2018, Patoranking floated his record label, Amari Musiq, with two new artistes Grey C, a Nigerian singer, and Walid, a Tanzanian artiste signed under him.<\/p>\n

Announcing the record label, he shared on social media thus; \u201cReally happy to finally announce Amari Musiq. Helping others has always been my number one goal and I couldn\u2019t be more happier to extend the support I\u2019ve had to @officialgreyc and @walidiy. Love to everyone who has supported the journey so far! Get out of your comfort zone today and make that thing happen. Here\u2019s to more music and new talent ?@amarimusiq #ExtendedGreatness #amarimusiq.\u201d<\/p>\n

Under his new imprint, the dancehall singer released a couple of songs including ‘Confirm’ featuring Davido<\/a>. In 2019, the singer dropped his sophomore album, Wilmer<\/a>, named after his new daughter.<\/p>\n

Breakout Songs<\/strong><\/h2>\n