God Over Everything
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| Released | 1 August 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–16 | |||
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| Length | 60:39 | |||
| Label | Foston Muzik | |||
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| Patoranking chronology | ||||
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| Singles from God Over Everything | ||||
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God Over Everything (abbreviated as G.O.E) is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Patoranking. It was released on 1 August 2016. The album features guest appearances from Wizkid, Olamide, Phyno, Elephant Man, Kwam 1 and Konshens. Production was handled by E Kelly, Sarz, GospelOnDeBeatz, Major Bangz, Dr. Amir, Ball Jay, WizzyPro, Jazzwad, Slick Mo, UC Prof, and Dapiano. The album received a nomination for Album of the Year at the 2017 Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards[1] and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.[2]
Background
Patoranking released G.O.E three years after the release of his breakthrough single "Alubarika". He revealed that the album's release was delayed due to his uncertainty about his reach across Nigeria. While an album was ready after the success of "Girlie O", Patoranking wanted to release singles to "get closer to the people" first. The recording process for G.O.E spanned over three years, with the "Stammerer" being recorded four years prior to the album's release. Patoranking worked with various producers and collaborators to ensure the album reflected diverse musical styles and appealed to a wide demographic.[3][4]
Singles
G.O.E's only single "No Kissing Baby" featuring Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie was released on 26 June 2016.[5] It was produced by GospelOnDeBeatz, and its music video directed by Daps, premiered shortly after the single's announcement and features a 90s-inspired aesthetic, including graffiti-covered walls, dancehall choreography, and retro fashion elements. The video was set in a playground and includes scenes of Patoranking and Sarkodie performing with backup dancers.[6]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| tooXclusive |    [7] |
| Pulse Nigeria | [8] |
| Jaguda | [9] |
God Over Everything received generally positive reviews from music critics. Joey Akan, reviewing for Pulse Nigeria, said God Over Everything was centered on gratitude and romance, writing that Patoranking "recreates Ajegunle, Konto, and dancehall music" while "polishing and modernizing these sounds" despite "a monotony of themes" and some tracks feeling "rushed"; he concluded that the singer’s releases are "desirably niche" and rated the album 3.5 out of 5.[8] Chuks Kings of tooXclusive described G.O.E as an album about "appreciating the ladies, acknowledging God for what he's achieved and obviously his journey to the top", praising how he "messed around different genres and merged them with his style" rather than making "typical Nigerian secular noisy songs". Concluding that it was "one of my favourite albums to come out of Nigeria", the album received a rating of 3.5/5.[7]
In a review for The NET, Toni Kan called G.O.E an "experimental album" and "a mop of influences" that "gets high marks for standing up to scrutiny" and showed Patoranking was "serious about this business and will be here for a while longer".[10] Jaguda's Ayo Jaguda praised G.O.E for showing Patoranking's journey and versatility, calling it "a good debut" that "will be celebrated for years to come". Noting it "definitely could’ve been a lot better", he awarded it 3 out of 5 stars.[9] Oris Aigbokhaevbolo, reviewing for Music in Africa, characterized G.O.E as a "parlour-ready and family friendly package", praising Patoranking's blend of "patois, pidgin and pop" while noting that the album shifted "the focus of the Nigerian album away from the club"; he concluded, "It is no classic but… it is at least subversive".[11] Chiagoziem Onyekwena, writing for FilterFree Nigeria, described G.O.E as a "solid but unfulfilling and contradictory LP", criticizing its "mixed messaging" and "lack of lyrical depth" while noting that Patoranking "ran out of steam" and "ran out of ideas" on his "oft-delayed debut album".[12]
Accolades
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards | 2017 | Album of the Year | Nominated | [1] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Patoranking" | Patrick Okorie | Ball Jay | 3:33 |
| 2. | "G.O.E" | Okorie | WizzyPro | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Cheating Zone" | Okorie | Jazzwad | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Money" (featuring Phyno) |
| WizzyPro | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Killing Me" | Okorie | E Kelly | 3:14 |
| 6. | "This Kind Luv" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Sarz | 3:49 |
| 7. | "Writing on the Wall" | Okorie | GospelOnDeBeatz | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Forever" | Okorie | WizzyPro | 4:21 |
| 9. | "No Kissing Baby" (featuring Sarkodie) |
| GospelOnDeBeatz | 3:41 |
| 10. | "Mama Aboyo" (featuring Olamide) |
| Major Bangz | 3:38 |
| 11. | "Stammerer" | Okorie | WizzyPro | 4:25 |
| 12. | "Love Town" |
| Dr. Amir | 3:22 |
| 13. | "Halé Halé" | Okorie | E Kelly | 3:28 |
| 14. | "Daniella Whine" (remix; featuring Elephant Man and Konshens) |
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| 3:55 |
| 15. | "Beautiful" | Okorie | Dapiano | 3:46 |
| 16. | "Ayinde" (featuring Kwam 1) |
| Major Bangz | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 60:39 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. | "My Woman, My Everything" (featuring Wande Coal) |
| DJ Breezy | 3:55 |
| 18. | "Girlie 'O' (Remix)" (featuring Tiwa Savage) |
| WizzyPro | 3:57 |
| 19. | "Make Am" | Okorie | Jay Pizzle | 3:54 |
| 20. | "Alubarika" (featuring Timaya) |
| WizzyPro | 3:55 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from back cover.
- Ball Jay - production (track 1)
- WizzyPro - production (tracks 2, 4, 8, 11)
- Jazzwad - production (track 3)
- E Kelly - production (tracks 5, 13)
- Sarz - production (track 6)
- GospelOnDeBeatz - production (tracks 7, 9)
- Major Bangz - production (tracks 10, 16)
- Dr. Amir - production (track 12)
- Slick Mo & UC Prof - production (track 14)
- Dapiano - production (track 15)
- Jazzworx - mixing, mastering (all tracks)
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Reggae Albums (Billboard)[13] | 4 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 1 August 2016 | Foston Muzik |
References
- ^ a b Sanusi, Hassan (19 March 2017). "Wizkid, Sarkodie, Tekno, Funke Akindele and more nominated for Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards 2017". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Solanke, Abiola (10 August 2016). "Patoranking: Singer's album debuts at number 4 on Billboard Reggae album charts". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ Akan, Joey (5 August 2016). "Here's everything you need to know about singer's "God Over Everything" album [Full Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Akan, Joey (5 August 2016). "Why I delayed releasing my "God Over Everything" album". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Boye, Don (26 June 2016). "Patoranking ft. Sarkodie – No Kissing Baby (Prod. GospelOnDBeatz)". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Robertson, Erin (27 June 2016). "Patoranking & Sarkodie Deliver 90s Throwback Visual For 'No Kissing Baby'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ a b Kings, Chuks (14 February 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Patoranking – God Over Everything". tooXclusive. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ a b Akan, Joey (2 August 2016). "Patoranking explores and refines ghetto niche sounds on "God Over Everything" album". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ a b Jaguda, Ayo (11 August 2016). "Patoranking – G.O.E Album | The Review". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 23 December 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ Kan, Toni (2 October 2016). "Patoranking: Bucking the trend of the Davido Effect". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Aigbokhaevbolo, Oris (19 September 2016). "Patoranking — God Over Everything". Music in Africa. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Onyekwena, Chiagoziem (4 August 2016). "Patoranking – God Over Everything [Album Review]". FilterFree Nigeria. Archived from the original on 19 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Reggae Albums: Top Reggae Albums & Songs | Billboard". Billboard. 20 August 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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