6th September, 2023
Renowned Nigerian artiste, Patrick Okorie better known as Patoranking, released his fourth album, “World Best” a masterfully modern culmination of this genre fusion driven by love, life, and conscious lyricism.
With over 500 million YouTube views and a quarter of a billion DSP streams for his 2020 album “Three,” Patoranking solidifies his status as a global sensation.
In his fourth studio album, aptly titled “World Best” and releasing on September 6, 2023, Patoranking collaborates with international icons, including American hip-hop legend Ludacris, Jamaica’s dancehall maestro Beenie Man, and Kingston’s unruly boss Popcaan.
His homegrown sound is enriched by African talent, featuring Kizz Daniel (Nigeria), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Victony (Nigeria), Gyakie (Ghana), Zion Foster (UK/Nigeria), and more.
The album boasts a diverse range of production, thanks to an all-star cast of African producers, including Phantom, Kel P, Killertunes, C-Tea, Mix Master Garzy, and others. The LP’s lush instrumentation and synthesised beats set a celebratory tone that promises to captivate audiences.
Over the past year, Patoranking tantalised fans with key tracks from “World Best.” “Kolo Kolo” featuring Diamond Platnumz, garnered almost 30 million YT video views and received the Best East Meets West Collaboration award at the East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (EAEA) 2023.
Hits like “Abobi” and “Higher” showcased Patoranking’s musical versatility and infectious rhythms.
His collaborations continue to shine throughout the album, with Ludacris, Kizz Daniel, Zion Foster, Beenie Man, Gyakie, and more contributing their unique talents to create a diverse and captivating musical journey.
“World Best” is a testament to Patoranking’s evolution as an artist and his ability to bridge cultures and genres, solidifying his place as one of Africa’s leading musical talents.
This remarkable release follows Patoranking’s successful albums: “God Over Everything” (2015), “Wilmer” (2019), and “Three” (2020).