Patra (born Dorothy Smith, 22 November 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican dancehall singer.
In her beginnings as a female dancehall deejay in the late 1980s, she used the stage name Lady Patra. She first made an impression on the US charts as a featured singer on the Shabba Ranks song, “Family Affair”.
In 1993, she released her debut album Queen of The Pack (#1 on the Reggae albums chart). It was led by the single “Think (About It)” in 1993. Her follow-up single “Worker Man” became a bigger hit. The album’s third and final single, “Romantic Call” was a collaboration with emcee Yo-Yo.
Patra’s debut, Queen Of The Pack is a classic in its own right. During the time of its release there wasn’t anything to compare nor come close. She begins with the “Hardcore” sound and sexiness that makes this type of music attractive.
The slow “Sexual Feeling” featuring Christopher Williams and “In The Mood” has a mixture of reggae and mainstream r&b. On a more uptempo club type Patra has the title track and “Romantic Call” featuring Yo-Yo. Not only does she have a variety of subjects like “Poor People’s Song” and “Wok The Money” it becomes inviting with this lp’s diversity. Queen Of The Pack is filled with sex, sexuality, slow grinding (whining), and more sex! Now that’s sexy.
1. “Hardcore” (feat. The Sultry Siren Of Funk) (3:40)
2. “Think (About It)” (4:32)
3. “Queen Of The Pack” (3:26)
4. “Poor People’s Song” (3:52)
5. “Wok The Money” (3:56)
6. “Romantic Call” (feat. Yo-Yo) (3:03)
7. “Worker Man” (3:37)
8. “Sexual Feeling” (feat. Christopher Williams (4:22)
9. “Be Protected” (3:37)
10. “Whining Skill” (3:42)
11. “Knock Knock” (3:15)
12. “In The Mood” (4:27)
13. “Think (About It)” (Hip Hop Re-Mix) (feat. The Sultry Siren Of Funk) (4:43)
Companies, etc.
Credits
Notes
Lyn Collins is listed as “The Sultry Siren of Funk” on tracks 2 and 13.
Release Date: September 28, 1993
Genre: Rap, Reggae
Styles: Dancehall, Ragga
Length: 58:53
© 1993
Label - Epic Records
In 1993, she released her debut album Queen of The Pack (#1 on the Reggae albums chart). It was led by the single “Think (About It)” in 1993. Her follow-up single “Worker Man” became a bigger hit. The album’s third and final single, “Romantic Call” was a collaboration with emcee Yo-Yo.
Patra’s debut, Queen Of The Pack is a classic in its own right. During the time of its release there wasn’t anything to compare nor come close. She begins with the “Hardcore” sound and sexiness that makes this type of music attractive.
The slow “Sexual Feeling” featuring Christopher Williams and “In The Mood” has a mixture of reggae and mainstream r&b. On a more uptempo club type Patra has the title track and “Romantic Call” featuring Yo-Yo. Not only does she have a variety of subjects like “Poor People’s Song” and “Wok The Money” it becomes inviting with this lp’s diversity. Queen Of The Pack is filled with sex, sexuality, slow grinding (whining), and more sex! Now that’s sexy.
1. “Hardcore” (feat. The Sultry Siren Of Funk) (3:40)
2. “Think (About It)” (4:32)
3. “Queen Of The Pack” (3:26)
4. “Poor People’s Song” (3:52)
5. “Wok The Money” (3:56)
6. “Romantic Call” (feat. Yo-Yo) (3:03)
7. “Worker Man” (3:37)
8. “Sexual Feeling” (feat. Christopher Williams (4:22)
9. “Be Protected” (3:37)
10. “Whining Skill” (3:42)
11. “Knock Knock” (3:15)
12. “In The Mood” (4:27)
13. “Think (About It)” (Hip Hop Re-Mix) (feat. The Sultry Siren Of Funk) (4:43)
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Mastered At – Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
- Made By – Sony Music
- Distributed By – Sony Music
- Art Direction – Tony Sellari
- Cover [Album Cover Coordination], Photography By [Cover Shoot] – Angelo A. Ellerbee
- Design – Julian Peploe
- Executive-producer – Clifton “Specialist” Dillon, Vivian L. Scott
- Management – Specs-Shang Artiste Management
- Mastered By – Carlton Batts
- Photography By – Keith Major
- Photography By [Additional] – Ruven Afanador
Lyn Collins is listed as “The Sultry Siren of Funk” on tracks 2 and 13.
Release Date: September 28, 1993
Genre: Rap, Reggae
Styles: Dancehall, Ragga
Length: 58:53
© 1993
Label - Epic Records
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