Patrice Roberts facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Patrice Roberts
Patrice Roberts performing at a fete in 2008
Background information
Born	(1986-04-11) 11 April 1986 (age 39)
Origin	Toco, Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago
Genres	Soca
Occupation(s)	Musician, Song-writer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1994–present
Associated acts	Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Zan

Patrice Roberts was born on April 11, 1986. She is a talented soca singer from Trinidad and Tobago. She is also a second cousin to another famous singer, Bunji Garlin.

Patrice first became well-known in 2005. This was thanks to a popular song called "The Islands." She sang this song with her cousin Bunji Garlin. The song was so good that it was used in TV ads to promote tourism in Trinidad and Tobago!

About Patrice Roberts

Patrice Roberts grew up in a small fishing village called Toco in Trinidad. She went to Toco AC School for primary school and then Toco Composite Secondary School. She started singing when she was only eight years old. Besides singing, she also played the tenor steelpan, which is a musical instrument made from steel drums.

Patrice's Music Journey and Wins

Patrice Roberts has won many awards and competitions throughout her career.

Early Wins

When she was younger, Patrice won the Sangre Grande Junior Calypso Monarch competition in 1995. This was a big step for her. In 2000, she was a top finalist in the same competition.

The year 2001 was amazing for Patrice. She won three big titles:

• The National Soca Monarch
• The National Library Calypso Monarch
• The National Junior Calypso Monarch

She won the National Junior Calypso Monarch again in 2002. She also won the Toco Personality Winner in 2000 and placed second in a U.N.D.P. competition in 2001.

International Soca Monarch

Patrice has also competed several times in the International Soca Monarch competition in Trinidad. This is a very important event for soca artists.

• In 2006, she came in second place in the "Groovy" category with a song called "Always Be." She sang this song with Zan.
• In 2007, her song "Light it Up" with Machel Montano placed fourth in the "Power" category.
• In 2008, she again placed second in the "Groovy" category with her song "More Wuk."

Road March Victory

One of her biggest achievements was winning the 2006 Road March competition. She won this with the song "Band of the Year," which she sang with Machel Montano. The Road March is a highly anticipated competition during Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago. The winning song is played most often during the street parades.

Music Albums

Patrice Roberts has released several albums:

• Blossoming (2003)
• Looking Hot (2008)

Songs with Other Artists

Patrice Roberts has worked with many other talented musicians. These songs are called collaborations.

• "The Islands" (with Bunji Garlin) (2005)
• "Always Be" (with Zan) (2006)
• "Band of De Year" (with Machel Montano; from the album B.O.D.Y.) (2006) (Winner 2006 Carnival Road March)
• "Till Tomorrow" (with Zan) (2007)
• "Light it Up" (with Machel Montano; from the album Book of Angels) (2007)
• "Dance With Me" (with Fraud Squad) (2007)
• "Wukkin Up (Remix)" (with Macka Diamond) (2007)
• "Rollin" (with Machel Montano; from the album Flame on) (2008)
• "Tempa Wine" (with Machel Montano) (2008)
• "Feels Nice" (with Machel Montano) (2008)
• "Bump & Grind" (with Tian Winter) (2008)
• "Soca Wedding" (with Zan) (2014)
• "Criminal Wine" (with Lyrikal and Millbeatz) (2017)
• "Ready" (with Charly Black) (2018)
• "My Side" (with Sekon Sta) (2018)
• "Closer" (with V’ghn) (2019)
• "Wha Ya Know" (with Lord Nelson) (2019)
• "Splash" (with Nessa Preppy and Travis World) (2020)
• "Start Up" (with Kemar Highcon Jonny Blaze and Stadic) (2020)
• "Toxic Love" (with Ricardo Drue) (2021)
• "Camera" (with Afro B Jonny Blaze and Stadic) (2021)
• "Ammunition" (with Dexta Daps) (2021)
• "Mind My Business" (with Travis World and Dan Evens) (2022)
• "Freak" (with Imani Ray) (2022)
• "Likkle Miss [THE FINE NINE REMIX]" (Nicki Minaj and Skeng feat. Spice, Destra Garcia, Patrice Roberts, Lady Leshurr, Pamputtae, Dovey Magnum, Lisa Mercedez, and London Hill) (2022)
• "No Time Like Now (Digicel)" (Nadia Batson, Nessa Preppy, Patrice Roberts, Rome, and Voice) (2022)
• "Some of This "Fair Exchange"" (Patrice Roberts, King Bubba FM, and Dwaingerous) (2022)
• "Fall In Love" (feat. Timo) (2022)
• "World On Fire" (Patrice Roberts, DJ Private Ryan, Freetown Collective, and Nigel Rojas) (2022)
• "Feelin' It" (Patrice Roberts, Kes, Jonny Blaze, and Stadic) (2022)
• "Grown Up" (Tano and Patrice Roberts) (2022)
• "Pieces" (Patrice Roberts, Problem Child, and Super Blue) (2023)
• "Taking Over" (Asa Bantan and Patrice Roberts) (2023)
• "All My Love" (Patrice Roberts and Tarrus Riley) (2023)
• "Sugar (Remix)" (DJ Private Ryan, Mela Caribe, and Patrice Roberts) (2023)

Images for kids

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  Patrice Roberts (left) and Machel Montano (right) perform at UWI Splash in Chaguaramas, Trinidad.