Singer songwriter Patrice Aime was born in Cameroon, West Africa. Growing up, music was a part of Patrice's everyday surroundings, so it was inevitable that he would find himself playing drums for one of school bands. He continued drumming after graduating high school, and he went on to play and sing with some of the local dance bands. This granted him the opportunity to perform at many colleges and popular venues throughout the region.
In 1992, Patrice co-released a recording project with a Cameroonian band called Sans Frontiere. His first solo album, Desolation debuted in 2000. It featured Makossa music, a style that originated in the urban areas in Cameroon.
Patrice Aime can be considered a cosmopolitan person because he has traveled to several regions of the world to experience new cultures. He earned a degree in Business Law from Europe, and has worked as a journalist. Patrick is also fluent in several languages including French, Spanish, English, and three African dialects. His travels have exposed him to a diversity of musical sounds from around the world. International recording artists like James Brown (USA), Seal (UK), Hugh Masekela of South Africa, Fela Ramson Kuti of Nigeria, and Manu Dibango from Cameroon are all influences of his musical style.
Patrice believes that music is the one language that can break all cultural barriers, because it expresses the sincerity of one's soul. His latest project entitled AMOUR is a blend of rich sounding Hip Hop, R&B, and Jazz with an under-tone of Patrice's African heritage.
In 2004, he released a maxi-single of songs from this project to hear feedback from the public, and the response was overwhelming. "People want to hear music that makes them feel good about life," says Patrice, "and that's what I wanted to deliver when I produced this CD".
AMOUR contains songs of joy, love, and unity. These are things we all need more of and this is why Patrice's music has such universal appeal. The songs are as diverse as Patrick's cultural experiences. Many say it is music medicine that will capture your spirit and heal what ails your soul. AMOUR is a must have for the lover in all of us.
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