Emmanuel Esomnofu
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![NATIVE Exclusive: How Patoranking Became The ‘World Best’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FI-14.png)
NATIVE Exclusive: How Patoranking Became The ‘World Best’
the veteran Dancehall artist speaks about connecting the world through music
![Best New Music: Lirase makes life’s uncertainty sound hopeful on “Don’t Know”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Collage-Maker-02-Aug-2022-03.00-PM.jpg)
Best New Music: Lirase makes life’s uncertainty sound hopeful on “Don’t Know”
The Ghanaian singer-songwriter offers defiant hope
![The Shuffle: Majek Fashek’s “Police Brutality” sends a timeless message](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/majek-1-1.jpg)
The Shuffle: Majek Fashek’s “Police Brutality” sends a timeless message
“Police Brutality” might be a throwback, but is lyrically it’s more timely than
![How Majek Fashek’s music spoke the language of optimism we need at the moment](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Majek-Fashek-e1591204657725-1.jpg)
How Majek Fashek’s music spoke the language of optimism we need at the moment
Remembering an artist who provided an inexhaustible fountain of hope we can tap into during these dark
![The Shuffle: Revisiting Cynthia Morgan’s sensual dancehall bop, “Lead Me On”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/pjimage-2-4-1.jpg)
The Shuffle: Revisiting Cynthia Morgan’s sensual dancehall bop, “Lead Me On”
We would like some more Cynthia Morgan please!
![For the Girls: Fave’s viral success is landing her the attention of industry heavyweights](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pjimage-12-1.jpg)
For the Girls: Fave’s viral success is landing her the attention of industry heavyweights
Could this be emPawa's newest breakthrough
![Watch Patoraking’s stunning rendition of “Feelings” on A Colors Show](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Patoranking-A-Colors-Show-1.jpg)
Watch Patoraking’s stunning rendition of “Feelings” on A Colors Show
The singer’s raspy voice shines as he performs the reggae-fueled standout off his 2019 album,
![Essentials: Blackmagic’s ‘BM’ EP](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Blackmagic-BM-1.jpg)
Essentials: Blackmagic’s ‘BM’ EP
A pure expression in the Blackmagic linage of layering compelling vocals over arrangements that are both slow-moving and deceptively...
![DJ Snake shares ‘Carte Blanche’ album featuring Burna Boy, Cardi B and more](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DJ-Snake-1.jpg)
DJ Snake shares ‘Carte Blanche’ album featuring Burna Boy, Cardi B and more
Listen to the Burna Boy assisted "No Option"
![Patoranking Releases Anticipated Sophomore Album, ‘Wilmer’](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/60072988_207783933534306_8641080974464036503_n-1.jpg)
Patoranking Releases Anticipated Sophomore Album, ‘Wilmer’
A 12-track follow-up to his 2016 debut, 'God Over
![King Perryy shares two new singles, “Work N’ Grind” and “Murder” featuring Teni](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/47011084_344916546289334_1032314243229219073_n-1.jpg)
King Perryy shares two new singles, “Work N’ Grind” and “Murder” featuring Teni
A beautiful celebration of the reward for working
![Rho is both charming and cutting on reggae inspired single, “Black Dress”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Black-Dress-Final-1.jpg)
Rho is both charming and cutting on reggae inspired single, “Black Dress”
Expressing both the good and the darker side of the romantic
![Westsydelifestyle bring Patoranking’s “Everyday” to life in a dance music video](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Patoranking-Everyday-1.jpg)
Westsydelifestyle bring Patoranking’s “Everyday” to life in a dance music video
Celebrating the good times from living in the seemingly hostile parts of