Patoranking’s vibe is hard to miss – it usually comes along with liveliness that keeps the head bobbing as the feet dance along. Such is the effect that has been replicated on his fourth studio album he titles “World Best”.

Listeners would tend to agree with the name choice judging from the guest artists he had on. These collaborators on the 15-track release included American rapper, Ludacris who joined him on ‘Miracle Baby’ to reminisce about the struggles of a fresh kid off the block that enjoyed no regard.

The theme here was moving up from nothing to something.

And the beat goes on until a landing on familiar ground. This happened with Beenie Man on ‘Amazing Grace’. A natural chemistry was going on here, combined with excellence in the familiar dancehall and reggae tune.

Now, what makes “World Best” fit for the global recognition is the balanced mix that was made possible with Patoranking’s home squad. Such as Kizz Daniel spitting on ‘Gyal Like You’, and with Victony too listed on ‘Babylon’.

There is really no need for so much talk. Patoranking’s audience just needs to jump on this one over their earbuds and see what a music monster he has become. Here is a chance to truly understand why OkayAfrica sees him in the act of “solidifying his position as one of the big voices in contemporary African music.”

Ayodele Johnson

Ayodelé is a Lagos-based journalist and the Content and Editorial Coordinator at Meiza. All around the megacity, I am steering diverse lifestyle magazine audiences with ingenious hacks and insights that spur fast, informed decisions in their busy lives.