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Patron the DepthMC performing live at Whiskey a Go Go
Background information
Also known as	Olo Kamen
Born	Norristown, Pennsylvania
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland
Genres	Hip hop, Pop
Occupations	Screenwriter, rapper, singer-songwriter, pianist
Instruments	Vocal, piano, saxophone, guitar
Years active	2000–2015
Labels	High Horse Records, Interscope records, L.N.C. Music Records

Patron the DepthMC, also known as Olo Kamen, is an American screenwriter, author, and hip hop artist. He is also a rapper, singer-songwriter, and a self-taught pianist. He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He now lives in Los Angeles, California.

His first album, With Character, came out in 2012. It was released by Interscope Records. He created all the music and played all the instruments on this album himself. In 2015, he decided to stop making music to focus on writing. He wrote a TV series called "The New World" in 2015, which is now being turned into a book. The first part of the book, "Johnny B. Goode," is being prepared for release. He is also working with Sony Pictures Television on his TV series "Beautiful Scars."

Early Life and Music Journey

Patron the DepthMC – interviewing at VIBE magazine

Patron the DepthMC was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania. His parents are from Jamaica. His family moved a lot between Florida and Maryland. Baltimore eventually became his main hometown. He went to 13 different schools before college.

In high school, he started running hurdles. He also worked as an intern at Johns Hopkins Hospital. At age sixteen, he began playing the saxophone. He was inspired after hearing Kenny G's album "Breathless." His family was very religious, so only church music was allowed at home.

He received a scholarship to Columbia Union College for his running skills. He started studying to become a heart surgeon. He taught himself to play the piano. Within six months, he was performing for large crowds of five thousand people.

After three semesters, he moved to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He left UMBC after his third semester and moved to Los Angeles, California. For three years, he lived without a stable home at times. He played piano on the promenades in Santa Monica and Venice Beach to earn money.

Things changed when he wrote a song called "The Glory." It was for Olympic programming and published by RIM music group. He then released two solo piano albums. These albums led to tours around the world. He also signed a record deal with High Horse Records. He performed in many places across Japan and Europe.

Later, he began creating his own music beats. He mixed these beats with his piano playing. He produced and mixed all his music himself. He also created music for several commercials in Europe. This led to a publishing deal with WAP Publishing in London, England.

First Hip Hop Album: With Character (2012)

In 2012, Patron the DepthMC released his first hip hop album, With Character. Interscope Records helped distribute it. This album led to performances in other countries. He also appeared on TV shows in Europe. He was featured on mixtapes like "The Formula" and "Power of Mixtape."

Two official songs were released from this album: "She Said No" and "Obama We Can Stand Together." The song "Obama We Can Stand Together" was made to support Barack Obama's presidency. All the money from this song was given to Barack Obama's 2012 election campaign.

New Music and His Own Label (2013)

Patron the DepthMC started his own music company, L.N.C. Music LLC. He created a song called "One Deep." It was nominated for best single at the Independent Hip Hop Music Awards. Another song, "Socrates Plagiarized a Pharaoh," was available for free download during Black History Month.

He worked with producer "Jahbez" on the first part of his second album. He also used beats from "Freak." His next album, L.N.C. Part II., was released on September 11, 2013. He released a song called "Don't Stop Now" on August 30 of that year. He also appeared on Vibe TV and gave an interview for Vibe magazine.

Music Releases

Extended Plays (EPs)

• MUSED

Albums

• With Character
• L.N.C. Part I.
• L.N.C. Part II.

Singles

• "Do You Believe"
• "Heartbeat"
• "Don't Stop Now"
• "She Said No"
• "Obama We Can Stand Together" (featuring Stefni Valencia)
• "Come Real"

Mixtapes

• "Dj Gates – Power of Mixtape"
• "Dj Gates – The Formula"