LeriQ

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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. 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 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. He signed a deal with Sony Music West Africa in July, 2015.

LeriQ released a producer album in 2015, titled "The Lost Sounds". The album featured artists 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. In September, 2016 LeriQ teamed up with Burna Boy to produce a new E.P. titled "Redemption".