Patoranking | |
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 Patoranking | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie |
| Born | 27 May 1990[1] Ijegun-Egba, Alimosho, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afrobeats, Reggae-dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Amari Musiq, VP Records |
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May 1990),[2] better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian Afrobeats and reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ebute Metta community of Lagos, he grew up sharing one room with his parents and five siblings. His modest upbringing and close relationship with his family instilled a drive and determination to create a better future, and led him to music[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 which he released ahead of his album scheduled to be released later in 2020. He once said, in 2020 that he once got inspiration for song on a football pitch while playing football.[7]
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- ^ "Nigerian musicians from Ebonyi State". ONLINE DAILIES. 3 November 2015. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ "Patoranking preaches gospel of dancehall reggae". The Punch. 10 January 2014. Archived from the original on 5 April 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ^ a b Abimboye, Micheal (22 February 2014). "Patoranking quits Timaya's Dem Mama Records for Foston Musik". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ Oyibu, Elijah (10 February 2015). "Patoranking signs deal with world biggest reggae label". Pulse. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ "I once got idea for song while playing football — Patoranking". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 26 February 2021.