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  • Patoranking is MTV Base Artiste of the Month

    Patoranking is MTV Base Artiste of the Month

    Following his recent string of successes, including several hit singles and industry awards, MTV Base is honouring reggae dance hall singer, Patoranking, with a month-long showcase, chronicling his meteoric rise to fame.

    Although the singer is just planning the release of his debut album, he has been so busy with performances across the continent, gaining popularity by the day as a sought-after artiste for collaboration by co-singers.

    Born in 1990 in Lagos, Patoranking who hails from Ebonyi State, started his performing arts career as a street gig and carnival dancer. He released his first single So Nice in 2009 and he followed this up with Up In The Club in 2010. In 2012, he released Iya Bisi which did well and opened up opportunities for him to work with more artistes. 2013 saw Patoranking’s release of Park Well and Tonight featuring Faze, which also did well. His first breakout hit single Alubarika came in 2013. The song, which featured acclaimed afro-dancehall artiste Timaya became a nationwide anthem, which helped Patoranking build a large fanbase and work with a number of established artists in a string of collaborations.

    In the intervening period, Patoranking has worked with big names in the music industry such as Sheyi Shay, Tiwa Savage, Skales, Runtown and Wizzy Pro on a number of collaborations. His monster track, Girlie O featuring Tiwa Savage was listed on the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten Hottest Videos Of The Year and he won five awards in 2014.

    The 24-year-old artiste recently signed a distribution deal with VP Associated Label Group, the world’s largest reggae music distribution company, home to several international reggae stars such as Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Mavado, Busy Signal, Shaggy and Gyptian. Patoranking’s profile will be run on MTV Base throughout the month of March.

  • Patoranking joins VP Records

    Patoranking joins VP Records

    Alubarikacrooner, Patoranking, has reportedly signed an international distribution deal with VP Records, one of the world’s biggest music labels for reggae and dancehall music.

    The artiste made this revelation in a social media post, showing a picture of himself, signing the deal with the label’s executives. He captioned the photo; “FostonMusik/VP Records. God is great. Impossible is nothing#whayasay.”

    Patoranking came into the Nigerian music industry in 2013 with his hit single, Alubarika which features Timaya. He established his presence with the remix of his second single Girlie O featuring Tiwa Savage in 2014. In the same year, he won the coveted Rookie of the Year award at Headies.

    Patoranking signed to FostonMusik in 2014 after being closely associated to Timaya the previous year.

    Founded in 1979, VP Records is rated as one of the largest reggae music labels in the world. The imprint has over fifty four acts on its roster. Some of the artistes include Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Barrington Levy, Mad Cobra, Mr. Vegas, Shaggy and Maxi Priest.

  • Patoranking’s album debuts April

    Patoranking’s album debuts April

    Rave-of-the-moment dance hall sensation, Patoranking, is in the United States of America to shoot two videos, as part of the preparations for the release of his much-anticipated debut album.

    Although, he is yet to disclose the title of the album, the ‘Alubarika’ crooner, is shooting the video of his latest single, ‘Daniala Wine’, a track produced by UC Prof and slick Mo, as well as  a yet-to-be-decided track.

    According to a source from the musician’s camp,  “This trip will see him shoot the video of ‘Daniela Wind’ and another track that the team will decide on while in America, as we speak, arrangement for his first album is in the concluding stage.”

    Apart from top stars already featured in the songs of the Raggae artiste such as Tiwa Savage and Timaya, Patoranking will also have 2Face, Iyanya and other heavy weights as guest artistes in the forthcoming album.

    Patoranking, we gathered, will also officially launch his clothing line, ‘Wayase’, as he launches his album.

  • Patoranking, Oritsefemi, others join Hennessy Artistry

    Patoranking, Oritsefemi, others join Hennessy Artistry

    AS the countdown to the 2014 edition of Hennessy Artistry begins, the organisers have announced  singing sensations, Patoranking, Oritsefemi, Reminisce and Shaydee, as the first four supporting acts.

      According to the management of Hennessy, the talented young stars will join the Hennessy Artistry 2014 headliners, 2Face and Wizkid, to tour different cities in Nigeria to party with fans.

    It is expected that Hennessy will reveal the rest of the artistes scheduled to be on the club tour in the coming weeks.

    As part of plans to make this year’s edition most memorable, Hennessy Artistry is taking the party to Ghana and South Africa for the first time ever. The first concert will hold in Ghana next month, while this year’s headliners will give South Africans the ultimate clubbing experience later in the year.

    “This year is going to be exceptional. I’m so excited to be on this year’s train and I can’t wait to party with Hennessy lovers this Artistry season,” Patoranking said.

    The Hennessy Artistry club tour kicks-off on Friday at Ibiza, Festac, Lagos, with Patoranking and Oritsefemi, while Reminisce, Patoranking and Shaydee thrilled thrill yesterday at D’ Place, Lekki, Lagos.

    2Face and Wizkid will release their first-ever collabo track for this year’s Artistry in a couple of weeks before they kick off activities to release the official video for the track.

    Plans are also being put together for the biggest Artistry finale ever witnessed in Nigeria.

    Starting off as a cocktail-mixing contest between renowned bartenders, Hennessy Artistry has since evolved into a music platform for experimental collaborations between multi-talented artistes.

    Some of the past Hennessy Artistry headliners include Dbanj, MI, Naeto C, Banky W, Eldee, Tiwa Savage, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Nneka, Sir Shina Peters and Bez, among others.

  • Yemi Alade, Patoranking, others for Hip Hop World All White Party

    Yemi Alade, Patoranking, others for Hip Hop World All White Party

    Organisers of the annual Hip Hop World All White Party have announced their readiness to organise the ninth edition of the show on Friday, August 22, at Carriage 34, 34 lower Marsh, London SE1 7RG.

    The party, which holds every summer, brings together music industry heads, artistes, critics and enthusiasts, thereby creating a platform for them to network and have fun.

    According to the organisers, the show will feature several top Nigerian artistes, including Patoranking, Yemi Alade and Chidinma, among others.

    Ayo Animashaun, the convener of the party, said his team had put together ideas to break bars and make the party a most memorable affair.

    “You don’t want to be told how it all went. The dress code is strictly all white, except for accessories that may be in any preferred colours. Also, entry is strictly at the discretion of the organisers who hold a very strict policy on the dress code,” Animashaun stated.

     

  • Davido, Patoranking, others to perform at RipTheRunway

    Davido, Patoranking, others to perform at RipTheRunway

    Today, Saturday, July 19, top Nigerian pop stars, including Davido, Patoranking, Slyde, Muna, will thrill fans at the  Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, as Tudors Group organises the third edition of the hit show tagged “RipTheRunway”, otherwise called RTR.

    The show, which was launched two years ago at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, aims to promote talents in the music and fashion industries by fusing performances by top Nigerian music stars  with a runway showcase, featuring some of the most creative designs by top and budding fashion designers in Nigeria.

    The producer of the event, Ogunbiyi Olubiyi, said: “I have very high expectations for the show this year. If you enjoyed the show last year, you are guaranteed a better experience this year. With this year’s new additions and concept, we plan to make the show more trendy, fierce and over the top. From the designers, music artistes, top models and people in attendance, RTR 2014 will surely create a greater impact this year.”

    According to the organisers, there will also be a fundraiser aimed at helping the Nigerian child. “A percentage of the proceeds raised from the tables sold at the event will be donated to some chosen charity organisations to encourage young children to follow their dreams, as most schools are plagued with infrastructural deficit,” Olubiyi further said.

    The event will feature top designers like Jason Porsche, Jreason, John Exzomo, Conae, Invasion l’Afrique, Demil, MOA, Jache Ramon and El peri, among others.

  • I’ll take dancehall to the world, says Patoranking

    I’ll take dancehall to the world, says Patoranking

    At a time when it appears every singer is using dancehall beat to boost hurriedly-made songs, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, a dancehall/reggae sensation, says the time is now, for real dancehall music.

    “I am taking the gospel of Nigerian dancehall music to the world,” said the gangling young man, popularly called Patoranking.

    The artiste, who just released a debut single, appears to have more in his sleeves, exciting music lovers with a feel-good dancehall song, Alubarika, featuring Timaya.

    Analysts say the song did not become a monstrous hit because he featured Timaya, whose vocal authority on it cannot be overemphasised. “Alubarika wormed its way into the hearts and consciousness of music lovers because of the strength and tenor of Patoranking’s voice and the depth and melody of his lyrics. And, of course, the distinction of his musical choice,” says Shina Oyetayo, a media consultant.

    Given the rave reviews of the song, the emerging music star noted that, “Alubarika is a testimony about my life, the way things evolved and revolved around me, the transition from ghetto to hero and grass to grace. Alubarika is the song that best explains my life from the past to this time.”

    According to the singer, the song has brought him more than just money; “Alubarika means God’s blessings. It has brought me so much blessings, tons of opportunities, the fan base has increased and I have met so many people that I never dreamt of meeting in such a short while.”

    With two new untitled singles in the works and accompanying videos shot in London, Patoranking is confident that dancehall music in Nigeria would never be the same again.

    Things might be looking up for this hard working young man, but he is acutely aware that competition in the Nigerian music industry is stiff and intense. “I know that the industry is top-heavy and those at the top are not giving room for mediocrities or also-rans to even peep in. It takes only the genuinely talented and hard working artiste to get to the top. They should watch out for me,” he said.

    Blessed with support from an industry giant like Timaya, a mouth-watering talent and good looks, Patoranking believes that he is the future, the reviver of a withering genre – dancehall – and the artiste that would cross it to a new generation of listeners and followers.