Born Rohan Rankine in St. Thomas, Jamaica, Patexx always incorporated music, whether singing or DJ, as a part of his upbringing. In school, the artist could be heard singing over beats made from the drumming of his friends on the desks in their classrooms. His musical influences, even at a young age, included Bounty Killer, Sizzla, and Spragga Benz. Because of his ability to sing as well as DJ, friends and class mates called Patexx ‘Sizzla’ because of his constantly singing Sizzla’s music. A chance meeting with female artist Passion X , resulted in Patexx acquiring his name. Passion X said “it will be impossible for you to make it in the business because the name Sizzla is taken.”From then, the name stuck! Though Passion X has passed on, Patexx gives her honor for blessing him with his distinguished name.
In 2008, Patexx caught the attention of DJ Kenny (arguably one of the hottest mixed tape DJ’s from Jamaica), who was so impressed with the chune “Memories” (which featured the guest vocals of Martina), he took the artist and record a dub. The song “Memories,”received strong support and radio play from Jamaica’s elite disc jocks, as well as broadcasters in countries such as England, Canada, the U.S. and Germany. As a talented singer and songwriter, Patexx is behind some of the most played party anthems including “Summertime” and “Party Everyday”.