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Eric Isaac Utere formally known as LeriQ is an award-winning Nigerian record producer and songwriter.
He currently resides in Lagos, Nigeria. Leriq came into the limelight for producing the hit single “Like To Party” sung by African music star Burna Boy.
He is currently signed to Spaceship Records, a record label founded by Burna Boy, to which Buju aka Bujutoyourears also belongs.
Nigerian record producer
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| Name: | Eric Isaac Utley |
| stage name: | Lerui |
| Date of Birth: | February 23, 1991 (33 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos State |
| country of origin: | Akwa Ibom State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Michelle Ella |
| Profession: | Producer • Songwriter |
| net worth: | $500,000 to $700,000 |
early life
LeriQ was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Utere in 1991. He is from Akwa Ibom State.
He is the eldest son in the family with five brothers and sisters. He comes from a very artistic family. His father is a famous stage designer and artist.
One of his brothers, Eddie, is a cinematographer. His brothers, Rave and Ray, are professional dancers. He is the older brother of Newton Utere, a popular commercial model and Instagram influencer.
educate
LeriQ obtained his Junior Secondary School Certificate and West African School Certificate from the Good School in Port Harcourt.
He has a degree from one of Nigeria’s top universities.
Profession
LeriQ has been making music beats since he was 13. As he got older, he mastered his craft and became one of the best record producers in the industry.
He rose to fame in 2012 when he produced Burna Boy’s hit single “Like To Party”. He is also credited with producing Burna’s debut album, LIFE (Leaving an Impact For Eternity), which was released in 2013.
The music genres that LeriQ makes beats for include R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop, Afro-Pop, and Afro-Beat.
In July 2015, LeriQ achieved a milestone in her career when she signed with Sony Music West Africa.
The music maestro released a producer album in 2015. The album featured collaborations with A-list artists such as Burna Boy, Dammy Krane, Illbliss, Cassper Nyovest, 2Baba, Wande Coal, Timaya and Seyi Shay.
He collaborated with Burna Boy on an EP titled Redemption. The project was released in September 2016.
He is currently signed to Burna Boy’s label Spaceship Records.
Discography
- Like to party
- tonight
- Too big
- The monster you created
- Primi
- Run My Race
- Bosher No
- No Vex
- Mary Jane
- Love Forever
- Wishlist
- turn up
Awards and nominations
- In 2013, he was nominated for the Headies Award for Producer of the Year.
- In 2015, he was nominated for the Headies Award again for his single “Say You Love Me” in collaboration with Wizkid.
- He was nominated for the 2020 AFRIMMA Music Producer of the Year.
- He won the 2020 Galaxy Music Awards Producer of the Year Award.
- In 2020, he was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Global Music. This nomination was for his collaboration with Burna Boy on the album Twice As Tall.
Social Media
LeriQ has over 629,000 followers on Instagram.
His official IG page is @leriq
Personal life
LeriQ, 33, is partnered with Michelle Ellah, an entrepreneur and founder of fashion brand The Keeper Of The Wardrobe.
The couple has one child together. Their son is named Caleb. He celebrated his seventh birthday on April 11, 2020.
Leriq lives in Lagos with his partner and son.
He is one of the highest paid producers in Africa.
net worth
Creative Nigerian record producer LeriQ has an estimated net worth of $500,000 to $700,000.
