LeriQ

Eric Isaac Utere, better known by his stage name LeriQ, is a Nigerian record producer and songwriter. He is signed to Aristokrat Records and Sony Music Entertainment.[1][2] LeriQ achieved recognition for his work on Burna Boy's 2012 single Like To Party, and went on to produce the singer's debut album L.I.F.E - Leaving an Impact for Eternity (2013).

Leriq
Birth nameEric Isaac Utere
BornRivers State, Nigeria
OriginAkwa Ibom, Nigeria
GenresPop music, R&B, Afro pop music, African hip hop
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • Aristokrat Records
  • Sony Music Entertainment
Associated actsBurna Boy, Ozone, Mojeed, Kamar Tachio

Early life and career

LeriQ is the first born of a family of six boys, born in Rivers State but hails from Akwa Ibom State in the southern part of Nigeria. LeriQ Started producing at the age of 13, citing his love for art, his love for musical sounds and the influence of his Dad, a renowned stage designer and artist and his brothers, one a video director another a singer/dancer.[3] LeriQ signed a deal with Sony Music West Africa in July, 2015.[4][5][6]

LeriQ released a producer album in 2015, titled The Lost Sounds. The album featured artistes such as Illbliss, Chidimma, Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Cassper Nyovest, Wande Coal, Seyi Shay, Wizkid, Phyno, Nneka, 2face Idibia, Efya, Bez, Naeto C and Timaya.[7] In September, 2016 LeriQ teamed up with Burna Boy to produce a new E.P. titled "Redemption".[8][9][10]

Production Discography

Singles produced
  1. "Like to Party"
  2. "Tonight"
  3. "Always Love You"
  4. "Run My Race"
  5. "Pree Me"
  6. "Fa So LaTi Do"
  7. "Boshe Nlo"
  8. "Mary Jane"
  9. "Body to Body #YCD"
  10. "Plenty Song"
  11. "We On"
  12. "Way Too Big"
  • The Lost Sounds
  1. "Where You Dey (feat. Illbliss, Chidimma & OZone)"
  2. "Multiply (feat. LOS & Kamar Tachio)"
  3. "Comment Tu T'Appelle (feat. Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Mojeed & OZone)"
  4. "Hell of It (feat. Kayswitch & Cassper Nyovest)"
  5. "Wish List (feat. Wande Coal)"
  6. "XtaSy (feat. Seyi Shay)"
  7. "All I Need (feat. Redsan & Shaydee)"
  8. "Say You Love Me (feat. Wizkid)"
  9. "Turn Up (feat. Burna Boy & Phyno)"
  10. "Stand Still (feat. Nneka)"
  11. "Answers (feat. 2Face Idibia)"
  12. "Show Me (feat. Efya)"
  13. "Let You Go (feat. Wurld)"
  14. "Let Me Love You (feat. BeZ & Mojeed)"
  15. "Nagode (feat. Naeto C & Kamar Tachio)"
  16. "Easy Thing (feat. Trigga Mad Tonic)"
  17. "Aunty (feat. Timaya)"
  18. "Lataba (feat. Pucado)"
  19. "Peace (feat. Timi Kay & Aina More)"
  20. "Smell of Success (feat. Show Dem Camp, Suté & Tay)"

LeriQ Singles
Title Year Album Release date
"Comment Tu T’appelle"
(LeriQ) featuring (Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Ozone and Mojeed)		 2014 The Lost Sound 28 August 2015
"Turn up"
(LeriQ) featuring (Burna Boy and Phyno)
"Say you love me"
(LeriQ) featuring (Wizkid)		 2015
"I Like It"
(LeriQ) featuring (Shaydee)
"Cotton Candy"
(LeriQ & DJ Tunez) featuring (Burna Boy)		 2017
"Start All Over"
(LeriQ) featuring (Odunsi (The Engine) )		 2018

LeriQ Albums
Title Release date
The Lost Sounds 28 August 2015

Awards
Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2013 The Headies Producer of the Year (for the song "Like to Party") Nominated
2015 The Headies Best R&B Single (for the song "Say You Love Me" - LeriQ (featuring Wizkid)) Nominated

References
  1. "Producer, Leriq signs deal with Sony Music Africa". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  2. "Leriq Bio". NotJustOk.
  3. Naija Music Box. http://nigeriamusicbox.com http://nigeriamusicbox.com/video-meet-the-producer-behind-burna-boy-aristokrat-records/. Retrieved 26 May 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help); External link in |website= (help)
  4. Sony Music West Africa. twitter.com https://twitter.com/sonymusicafrica/status/622000950878842880. Retrieved 20 October 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Reports Afrique". Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  6. Showemimo, Dayo. "Producer, Leriq signs deal with Sony Music Africa". The Net NG. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  7. Akan, Joey. "Producer releases tracklist of "The Lost Sounds" album". Pulse NG. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  8. Akan, Joey (2 March 2016). "Singer's reunion with LeriQ is good for everyone". Pulse NG. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  9. Abiola, Solanke. "Singer releases "Redemption" EP". RDM. Pulse NG. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  10. Mcormick, Luke. "Listen To Burna Boy's New EP Redemption". The Fader. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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