LeriQ is the firstborn 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 and another a singer/dancer. LeriQ signed a deal with Sony Music Africa in July 2015, and signed a production deal with
Spaceship Records, through
Spaceship Collective. 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
Burna Boy new extended play titled "Redemption", a self produced project by LeriQ, after
Burna Boy debut
L.I.F.E, he self produced in 2013 before they both the reunion, to produce "Redemption". == Production discography ==