Biography

Inspired by his Grandmother’s gospel records, a four- year-old Patrick climbed atop a piano bench and began to play by ear. Thus began his lifetime love affair with gospel music, a passion which has consumed and driven him…

Patrick attended Norfolk State University and received the Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal music and in 2016 he completed his Masters Degree at Liberty University. While attending NSU, he was appointed director of the Voices of Inspiration Gospel Choir and won many awards and choral competitions with them. For 10 years, Patrick has blessed the NSU Voices of Inspirations with his desire to “Sing unto the Lord a New Song.” Together they praised God almighty, offering songs of praise that warm the souls of those proclaiming the spirit of the Lord.

Licensed to preach in 2002, Patrick has served as the Worship Pastor to one of the top-tiered churches within Hampton Roads Region. Revered by many as a true gospel choirmaster, he has often been noted for his tremendous ability to write, arrange and produce music that is stirring and always appropriate for worship. He is best celebrated for his flamboyant, aggressive, high energy, yet technical style of choir directing and has been deemed as the “Prince of Choirs”. He has served as a background vocalist and choir director for many plays, gospel artists, recordings and workshops. He currently serves under his mentor Minister Ricky Dillard as assistant director in his, Grammy nominated, Stellar Award winning choir New Generation Chorale, Chicago, Illinois. 

Patrick is also the founder and conductor of his national recording choir D’vyne Worship; a 50+ voice choral aggregate which sings not only gospel and contemporary songs, but anthems as well. Under his leadership, this choir has charted on Billboard Music’s Top 10 and received national recognition from the voting academy of The Stellar Awards. 

He serves as the VA 2nd Jurisdiction’s State Minister of Music COGIC, VA 2nd Jurisdiction’s AIM Vice-Chairman, Quorum of Directors for the International Music Department COGIC, Department Cantor for the International Department of Evangelism COGIC, Music Coordinator for International Mens Department COGIC, and holds a seat on the Contemporary Adult Division Board of GMWA. Patrick frequently travels the country, as he is called upon to serve as guest conductor, vocalist, clinician, lecturer and evangelist. In 2015 Elder Riddick launched a life empowering bible study entitled “Moments of Deliverance ” which is geared to equip and develop all who desire to grow in their Christian Faith. 

Patrick is currently serving as choir director for the hit Netflix series, ‘Voices of Fire, the 2020 gospel musical documentary series. The focus of this show is to build the worlds best multi culture choir! Recently, Riddick has joined the elite ranks of Gospel Music Artist signed to Hez House Entertainment; owned by Grammy Award Winning – Bishop Hezekiah Walker. 

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