Quick Facts
Biography
Eric Isaac Utere, better known by his stage name Leriq (sometimes stylised as 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).
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. Leriq 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 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. In September, 2016 Leriq teamed up with Burna Boy to produce a new E.P. titled "Redemption".
Production Discography
Singles produced
- Burna Boy
- "Like to Party"
- "Tonight"
- "Always Love You"
- "Run My Race"
- "Pree Me"
- "Fa So LaTi Do"
- "Boshe Nlo"
- "Mary Jane"
- "Body to Body #YCD"
- "Plenty Song"
- "We On"
- The Lost Sounds
- "Where You Dey (feat. Illbliss, Chidimma & OZone)"
- "Multiply (feat. LOS & Kamar Tachio)"
- "Comment Tu T'Appelle (feat. Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Mojeed & OZone)"
- "Hell of It (feat. Kayswitch & Cassper Nyovest)"
- "Wish List (feat. Wande Coal)"
- "XtaSy (feat. Seyi Shay)"
- "All I Need (feat. Redsan & Shaydee)"
- "Say You Love Me (feat. Wizkid)"
- "Turn Up (feat. Burna Boy & Phyno)"
- "Stand Still (feat. Nneka)"
- "Answers (feat. 2Face Idibia)"
- "Show Me (feat. Efya)"
- "Let You Go (feat. Wurld)"
- "Let Me Love You (feat. BeZ & Mojeed)"
- "Nagode (feat. Naeto C & Kamar Tachio)"
- "Easy Thing (feat. Trigga Mad Tonic)"
- "Aunty (feat. Timaya)"
- "Lataba (feat. Pucado)"
- "Peace (feat. Timi Kay & Aina More)"
- "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 |
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 |