Patoranking makes the summer his with ‘Shake That’
The Afro-dancehall king is back with a dancefloor weapon, and he’s brought one of Afrobeats’ most electrifying voices along for the ride.
If Patoranking’s last drop had you standing to attention and ‘African Soldier’ with Buju Banton absolutely should have then prepare to swap the salute for a two-step. The Lagos-born afro-dancehall pioneer is back, and this time he’s not coming with a message. He’s coming with a vibe. Taken from his forthcoming fifth studio album, brand new single ‘Shake That’ featuring Ruger is a full pivot into summer mode: infectious, flirtatious, and absolutely relentless in its desire to make you move. If ‘African Soldier’ was the sermon, ‘Shake That’ is the afterparty.
What makes the track work isn’t just the production. It’s the pairing. Patoranking brings his signature patois-inflected bounce and unmistakable melodic ease, while Ruger steps in with all the swagger and unpredictability that’s made him one of Afrobeats’ most singular personalities. Together they turn ‘Shake That’ into a proper conversation between two heavyweights, built around the magnetic confidence of a woman who walks onto the dancefloor and changes the entire energy of the room. Speaking on the record, Patoranking said: “After ‘African Soldier’, I wanted to give my fans something for the summer. ‘Shake That’ is that energy. Ruger brought the vibes… this summer we are dancing.” Say less.
Behind the boards, the track is produced by GRAMMY nominated Yungwillis (Davido, Asake, Olamide) and Dwillsharmony (Wizkid, Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez), delivering bright, kinetic rhythms with a pulse that works whether you’re in a sweaty London club or blasting it through a speaker in the park. The visuals, directed by Forbes 30 Under 30 filmmaker Dammy Twitch, match the track’s energy frame for frame with colour, movement, and that brand of African visual storytelling that’s been quietly taking over global music culture.
UK fans, this one’s for you. Patoranking has announced his Fire 2026 European Summer Tour, bringing him and the Fire Republik Band across the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium, including an exclusive headline slot at the Barbican in June. As Pato put it: “I’ll be in the UK and across Europe this summer, catch me and the band, we outside.”We’ll be there.
‘Shake That’ featuring Ruger is out now. Follow Patoranking on Instagram @patorankingfire for tour dates and updates.
The Afro-dancehall king is back with a dancefloor weapon, and he’s brought one of Afrobeats’ most electrifying voices along for the ride.
If Patoranking’s last drop had you standing to attention and ‘African Soldier’ with Buju Banton absolutely should have then prepare to swap the salute for a two-step. The Lagos-born afro-dancehall pioneer is back, and this time he’s not coming with a message. He’s coming with a vibe. Taken from his forthcoming fifth studio album, brand new single ‘Shake That’ featuring Ruger is a full pivot into summer mode: infectious, flirtatious, and absolutely relentless in its desire to make you move. If ‘African Soldier’ was the sermon, ‘Shake That’ is the afterparty.
What makes the track work isn’t just the production. It’s the pairing. Patoranking brings his signature patois-inflected bounce and unmistakable melodic ease, while Ruger steps in with all the swagger and unpredictability that’s made him one of Afrobeats’ most singular personalities. Together they turn ‘Shake That’ into a proper conversation between two heavyweights, built around the magnetic confidence of a woman who walks onto the dancefloor and changes the entire energy of the room. Speaking on the record, Patoranking said: “After ‘African Soldier’, I wanted to give my fans something for the summer. ‘Shake That’ is that energy. Ruger brought the vibes… this summer we are dancing.” Say less.
Behind the boards, the track is produced by GRAMMY nominated Yungwillis (Davido, Asake, Olamide) and Dwillsharmony (Wizkid, Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez), delivering bright, kinetic rhythms with a pulse that works whether you’re in a sweaty London club or blasting it through a speaker in the park. The visuals, directed by Forbes 30 Under 30 filmmaker Dammy Twitch, match the track’s energy frame for frame with colour, movement, and that brand of African visual storytelling that’s been quietly taking over global music culture.
UK fans, this one’s for you. Patoranking has announced his Fire 2026 European Summer Tour, bringing him and the Fire Republik Band across the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium, including an exclusive headline slot at the Barbican in June. As Pato put it: “I’ll be in the UK and across Europe this summer, catch me and the band, we outside.”We’ll be there.
‘Shake That’ featuring Ruger is out now. Follow Patoranking on Instagram @patorankingfire for tour dates and updates.
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