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| Patrice Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Name | Patrice Roberts |
| Caption | Patrice Roberts performing |
| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth date | 11 October 1986 |
| Birth place | Fyzabad, Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Origin | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Genres | Soca music, Calypso music, Dancehall, Reggae |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, Recording artist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | D'All Star Records, Sunset Records |
| Associated acts | Machel Montano, Kees Dieffenthaller, Destra Garcia, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez, Shurwayne Winchester |
Patrice Roberts Patrice Roberts (born 11 October 1986) is a Trinidadian soca singer and songwriter known for energetic Carnival performances and crossover recordings. She rose to prominence through national competitions and collaborations with leading Caribbean artists, establishing a presence at major regional festivals and international music events. Roberts's career spans studio albums, hit singles, and performances with top soca bands and producers from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and the wider Caribbean.
Roberts was born in Fyzabad, Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in a family with strong musical interests linked to local Carnival traditions. She attended schools in Siparia and participated in youth choirs and community events influenced by festivals such as the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival and cultural programs run by institutions like the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago and local arts councils. Her early exposure included church performances, talent shows, and youth competitions associated with organizations like Miss Junior Calypso celebrations and regional music workshops funded by cultural ministries.
Roberts's professional breakthrough came after competing in events such as the National Calypso Monarch preliminaries and youth talent shows tied to radio stations like Hott 93 and 95.1fm network programs. She became prominent in the 2000s through recordings with producers connected to studios in Port of Spain and affiliations with soca bands led by artists who later formed acts like the Xtatik collective. Roberts recorded singles that charted on Trinidadian countdowns alongside releases promoted by labels associated with Carnival road marches and events staged at venues such as the Queen's Park Savannah and Hasely Crawford Stadium.
Roberts's style blends fast-paced soca rhythms, melodic hooks reminiscent of calypso traditions, and contemporary elements from dancehall and reggae producers across the Caribbean music scene. Her vocal delivery reflects influences from prominent Caribbean singers and performers associated with acts like Calypso Rose, Mighty Sparrow, Lord Kitchener, and contemporary soca figures including Machel Montano and Destra Garcia. Production influences include studio techniques common in labels managed by producers from Barbados and Jamaica, integrating percussion patterns and basslines similar to recordings circulated at regional fetes and pan yards.
Roberts has collaborated with leading Caribbean musicians and bands including Machel Montano, with whom she recorded widely circulated tracks performed at events like Soca Monarch competitions and regional festivals. She has shared stages with artists such as Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez, Destra Garcia, Kees Dieffenthaller, Shurwayne Winchester, Mac Fingall, Kes the Band, Richie Stephens, Kirk Diamond, Nadia Batson, Voice, Voice (singer), Terry Gajraj, Rik Carey, Inner Circle, Buju Banton, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Wayne Marshall, Tanty G, and Mighty Sparrow at venues and events including the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, Notting Hill Carnival, Crop Over in Barbados, and Caribbean cultural showcases in New York City, London, Toronto, and Miami. She has performed at music festivals and televised specials produced by broadcasters like CNC3 Television and Television stations that stream Carnival programming.
Roberts has received nominations and awards from regional music organizations and Carnival committees recognizing contributions to soca and live performance, with acknowledgments at ceremonies hosted by institutions such as the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival cultural awards, soca-specific award shows, and radio station-sponsored honors. Her recordings have been finalists in competitions tied to the Road March and International Soca Monarch events, and she has been featured in media lists compiled by Caribbean entertainment magazines and cultural prize panels.
Roberts maintains ties to communities in Siparia and San Fernando and participates in cultural outreach programs and charity performances associated with community groups and festival committees. She has balanced touring in regions including North America, Europe, and the Caribbean with recording projects and has engaged with media outlets for interviews on music industry topics and Carnival culture.
Albums and singles include studio releases and collaborations on tracks released for Carnival seasons, compilations produced by Caribbean labels, and guest appearances on albums by other soca and reggae artists. Notable entries span singles promoted during Carnival seasons and live recordings distributed by Caribbean music retailers and streaming services.
Category:1986 births Category:Living people Category:Trinidad and Tobago singers Category:Soca musicians Category:Calypso musicians