Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May 1990),[2] higher recognized by his stage identifyPatoranking, is a Nigerian reggae–dancehall singer and songwriter with household roots in Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria.[3][4] He began his musical profession doing underground collaborations with artists comparable to XProject, Konga, Slam andReggie Rockstone. He signed a document take care of Ok-Solo’s Igberaga Records in 2010, releasing “Up in D Club” below the outfit. Patoranking grew to become a protégé of Dem Mama Records after collaborating withTimaya on his music “Alubarika”. In February 2014, he signed a document take care of Foston Musik and launched “Girlie O”, a single that put him within the limelight.[4] On 9 February 2015, Patoranking introduced through Instagram that he signed a distribution take care of VP Records.[5]

Patoranking was born on 27 May 1990 to Mr. and Mrs. Okorie. He grew up in Ijegun Egba Satellite Town and later relocated toEbute Metta. He attended Citizen Comprehensive College Epe, and later attended Jibril Martin Memorial Grammar School in Iponri.[2] Patoranking began hisperforming arts profession as a road jam and carnival dancer. In a 2012 interview withEntertainment Express, he stated that his stage identify 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 withEntertainment Express, he stated he references socio-political points in his music. He has described his music as a morally inclined variation of dancehall.[6]

In May 2012, Patoranking launched a single titled “Iya Bisi” that includes Qdot and Kbaj. The music, which is a fusion of dancehall andFuji, was produced by Drumphase. Patoranking advised Entertainment Express that Qdot and Kbaj helped compose the music by sharing concepts with him.[6]

On 12 September 2013, Patoranking launched the video and audio for “Alubarika” concurrently. The music actually interprets to “God’s Blessings” and options vocals from Timaya. The music video for “Alubarika”, which was shot by AJE Films, ran for Four minutes and 16 seconds. According to an article posted by Victor Akande of The Nation, Patoranking described the music as a abstract of his life as a musician. He additionally stated that the music opened doorways for him by way of constructing a fan base and dealing with established musicians.[7]

In February 2014, Patoranking signed a document take care of Foston Musik and ended his affiliations with Dem Mama Records. During an interview with Toolz on NdaniTv’sThe Juice, Timaya stated that Patoranking left his label and was by no means formally signed.[8][9]On 4 February 2014, Patoranking launched “Girlie O”, a music produced by WizzyPro. The music video for the music was shot and directed in London by Moe Musa. It was launched on 5 February 2014, a day after the audio launch.[10] In the music video, Patoranking liberates his subsequent door neighbour from home violence by expressing his innate emotions to her.[11]

Foston Musik launched “Girlie O Remix” on 19 May 2014 to essential acclaim.[12] The music options vocals from Tiwa Savage. It debuted at quantity 9 on MTV Base‘s Official Naija Top 10 chart. Tiwa Savage advised Ehiz of the aforementioned chart present that she admires Patoranking’s music and determined to succeed in out to him to do the remix.[13] The music video for “Girlie O Remix” was additionally shot and directed in London by Moe Musa.[14] Joey Akan of the Pulsecommented on the music and stated that “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.”[15]

Patoranking was featured on Seyi Shay‘s “Murda” single alongside Shaydee. The music was produced by Dokta Frabz and launched on 1 April 2014.[16][17] On 11 May 2014, the music video for “Murda” was uploaded onto Vevo. It was directed by Meji Alabi for JM Films.[18]
2015 marked a profitable yr for Patoranking as 2 of his singles; “Daniella Whine” and “My Woman, My Everything” had been chart toppers on the MTV base Official Naija Top 10 Chart. “Daniella Whine” debuted at quantity Four in May and went on prime the chart as number one in June.[19][20]“My Woman, My Everything” additionally made the chart when it was launched, peaking on the quantity 2 spot.[21]

In May 2015, Patoranking was additionally featured on Halle Mordu‘s first debut for the yr “Another Day”.[22][23][24] The music was launched on the third, the music was produced by Kukbeat with Press Release by Soltesh Iyere for theMedia 360 Company. It was simply one other day and Patoranking made a press release on the monitor.

Patoranking is without doubt one of the Judges on The Voice Nigeria alone facet different artists.[25]