Debuted in 1993 with album "Queen Of The Pack", which became hit album in the U.S.
She becamed one of most famous reggae female artists, proclaimed as โreggae divaโ and โqueen of the dancehallโ.
Second album in 1996 โScent of attractionโ sold slightly less but was still a success, hitting #2 on the Reggae albums chart. Nearly all of her singles from both albums crossed over to the Pop chart.
After close to a decade of silence she released her third album โThe Great Espace" , preceded by the single "Pressure Me." The following year, she appeared on the Two Culture Clash project, where she was featured on the album's lead single, "How Do You Love" featuring fellow reggae artist, Danny English.
Her fourth studio album, Where I've Been, was released in 2005, preceded by the single "Man Dem Thriller" and released through the independent record label, Wall Street Entertainment. A follow-up single, "Black Cinderella" was also released.
Soon after, Patra took some time off once again from the music industry, becoming more spiritually connected to God and completing a Bachelor degree in history and political science.
In 2012, she signed with Veal-Steen Music. That year, she did a series of shows and interviews, and began work on her fifth studio album with a 12-track set planned with A&R executive/producer, Rich Nice.[13] She released a buzz track "Bad Inna Bed" ahead of the album's first single, "Come Ova" (featuring Delus) which premiered in June 2012. The music video premiered on August 24, 2012 on YouTube.
In 2013, she announced a new single off the album (now titled Patra: The Continuation), "Sweet Reggae Music," which premiered in April. The album Patra: The Continuation" was released on February 18, 2014.
Queen Of The Pack
Patra Lyrics
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Anything nah shack out get wash out
Watcha deh King deh bout
And deh Queen come out
Patra deh a spread red carpet
One thing meh affi tell all ah unno seh- watch ya!
Lawd ah mercy, Lawd ah mercy!
Watch mi now- it name!!!
Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
Through meh step up ina life dem waan fi give mi a fight
True meh look cute and dem nuh look to right
Likkle and meet over mi man ah fight
And that nah gwan no time ina dem life
Meh nuh cut-up, cut-up, I can model everytime
Absolute niceness come with pyur rhyme
First-class dress code and hair style a likk
The qualityโhim affi come back quick- Cause
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
Chuh! Ace, mi nuh Spade mi nuh King mi nuh Jack
Mi ah di Queen and mi run deh pack
Shuffle up deh deck ah mi come pon top
So unno know seh Patra a nuh dead stock
Anything test dem affi kick back
Rally back meh Rally back and meh nah tan so back-Cause
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
Gyal! Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
Everything carpasetic and deh vibes jussa flow
Deh race is for deh swift, unno a move too slow
Nah beg nuh friend, meh jussa mek my way
A serious time mi nuh come ya fi play
Man a rush meh body jus like a hot bread
And over unno body nuh man nah dead
Deh queen deh ya now so spread di red carpet
A long time unno try a time nuff a unno quit- Cause
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
Gyal! Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
Everything carpasetic and deh vibes jussa flow
Deh race is for deh swift, unno a move too slow
Nah beg nuh friend, meh jussa mek my way
A serious time mi nuh come ya fi play
Man a rush meh body jus like a hot bread
And over unno body nuh man nah dead
Deh queen deh ya now so spread di red carpet
A long time unno try a time nuff a unno quit- Gyal
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
Chuh! Ace, mi nuh Spade, King mi nuh Jack
Yes, mi ah di Queen mi run deh pack
Shuffle up deh deck ah mi come pon top
So unno know seh Patra a nuh dead stock
Anything test affi kick back
Rally back meh Rally back and meh nah tan so back-Cause
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
Gyal! Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
Everything carpasetic and deh vibes jussa flow
Deh race is for deh swift, unno a move too slow
Nah beg nuh friend, meh jussa mek my way
A serious time mi nuh come ya fi play
Man a rush meh body jus like a hot bread
And over unno body nuh man nah dead- (Chuh!)
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
Through meh step up ina life dem waan fi give mi a fight
True meh look cute and dem nuh look to right
Likkle and meet over mi man ah fight
And that nah gwan no time ina dem life
Meh nuh cut-up, cut-up, I can model everytime
Absolute niceness come with pyur rhyme
First-class dress code and hair style a likk
The quality mi fling, him affi come back quick- Cause
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Flicky-flick it up a Patra come pon top
Cause! Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
"Queen of the Pack" by Patra is a song about being confident and powerful. The lyrics suggest that Patra is at the top of her game and that she has a strong and commanding presence that everyone should take note of. The chorus of the song, "Murder me wrote and me nuh tek back me chat, shuffle the deck, me a de queen inna di pack", portrays her dominance in life, suggesting that she is the one who makes the rules, and she is the leader of the pack.
The first verse of the track is where Patra establishes her dominance as she spreads a red carpet for herself. She warns everyone to "watch ya" and that "anything nah shack out get wash out" - suggesting that she won't tolerate any nonsense or disrespect. Throughout the song, Patra uses metaphorical phrases such as "planting corn" and "shuffling decks" to show that she is the one in control, and nothing can stop her.
Overall, the song has an empowering message of encouragement and confidence to women to take control of their lives and never let anyone bring them down. Patra delivers these lyrics with confidence and assertiveness, making it clear that she is the one in charge.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch this and watch out
Pay attention and be careful
Anything nah shack out get wash out
Anything that is not secure will be lost or harmed
Watcha deh King deh bout
What is the King doing?
And deh Queen come out
And the Queen appears
Patra deh a spread red carpet
Patra is making a grand entrance
One thing meh affi tell all ah unno seh- watch ya!
One thing I have to say to all of you is to watch out
Lawd ah mercy, Lawd ah mercy!
Oh my goodness
Watch mi now- it name!!!
Watch me now - this is it!
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
I say what I mean and I mean what I say
Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
I am the Queen in this deck of cards
Look how meh cute and sexy like that
Look at how cute and sexy I am
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
I am in control, so be careful
Through meh step up ina life dem waan fi give mi a fight
As I progress in life, people want to challenge me
True meh look cute and dem nuh look to right
People underestimate me because of my appearance
Likkle and meet over mi man ah fight
Other women are jealous of my man
And that nah gwan no time ina dem life
They will never succeed in taking my man
Meh nuh cut-up, cut-up, I can model everytime
I am always composed and look good
Absolute niceness come with pyur rhyme
I am nice and my words are pure poetry
First-class dress code and hair style a likk
I always look fashionable with my hair and clothing
The qualityโhim affi come back quick- Cause
My quality will make him come back quickly
Chuh! Ace, mi nuh Spade mi nuh King mi nuh Jack
I am not just any card in the deck, I am the Ace
Mi ah di Queen and mi run deh pack
I am the Queen and I am in charge
Shuffle up deh deck ah mi come pon top
I rise to the top in this deck of cards
So unno know seh Patra a nuh dead stock
You know that Patra is not to be underestimated
Anything test dem affi kick back
Anyone who tries will be pushed back
Rally back meh Rally back and meh nah tan so back-Cause
I will always fight back, I will not give up
Gyal! Shuffle deh deck meh a deh queen ina deh pack
Girl, I am the Queen in this deck of cards
Everything carpasetic and deh vibes jussa flow
Everything is under control, and the vibes are good
Deh race is for deh swift, unno a move too slow
The competition is for the quick, you are moving too slowly
Nah beg nuh friend, meh jussa mek my way
I do not need friends, I make my own way
A serious time mi nuh come ya fi play
I am not here to play games, this is serious
Man a rush meh body jus like a hot bread
Men are attracted to me like hot bread
And over unno body nuh man nah dead
No one will die over you
A long time unno try a time nuff a unno quit- Cause
You have been trying for a long time, but you keep giving up
Chuh! Ace, mi nuh Spade, King mi nuh Jack
I am the Ace, not just any card in the deck
Yes, mi ah di Queen mi run deh pack
Yes, I am the Queen and I am in charge
And over unno body nuh man nah dead- (Chuh!)
No one will die over you
The quality mi fling, him affi come back quick- Cause
My quality will make him come back quickly
Flicky-flick it up a Patra come pon top
I rise to the top with my style and grace
Ah meh plant deh corn so unno better watch that
I am in control, so be careful
Murder meh wrote and meh nuh tek back meh chat
I say what I mean and I mean what I say
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, DIGITAL 1 MEDIA SERVICES INC.
Written by: ANTHONY ST. AUBYN KELLY, DAVE HEYWOOD, DOROTHY SMITH, LEROY HEYWOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Sfw20brinoue
Whoโs watching in 2024
@Hannah_The_Elon
A Squeen sHe
@rayray7906
Me!!!!๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
@stacyb.9335
Meeeee!!!!!!
@jerel12307
Me!! ๐๐พโโ๏ธ
@sweetface._.neisha
me and i hav to dance to it ๐๐
@ms.strawberry31scorpio71
You watching it with me in 2024?
@christineachieng4170
I love how Spice paid homage to Patra . Queens saluting Queens.
@spinrash6000
Patra is a natural Queen. Spice altering her body and her lyrics is a disgrace to her country ancestors
@shanequaaustin8908
โ@@spinrash6000so true โคโคโค