Jeriq
Jeriq | |
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| Birth name | Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani |
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| Born | 6 May 1999 Onitsha Anambra State, Nigeria |
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| Occupation(s) | Rapper • Songwriter |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani (born 6 May 1999) known by his stage name Jeriq is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter.[1] He is currently an independent artist.[2][3]
Early life and career[edit]
Jeriq was born and raised in Nkpor, Anambra State. He attended College of the Immaculate Conception, a secondary school in Enugu State and later attended Enugu State University of Science and Technology, where he obtained his first degree. Jeriq started recording music at the age of 15. His debut single "Iyoo" was one of the songs he recorded during this period.[3]
In 2020 he released "No More Nleka", with support from Zoro, then released a six-track EP, "Hood Boy Dreams", he featured Phyno on then released a remix of "Remember", a track from the EP.[4][5]
In 2021, he collaborated with Dremo on an EP, "Ea$t N We$t". In December 2021, he contributed to DJ Neptune's "Cash", alongside Ghana-based Kofi Jamar, featured on stage in concerts at ESUT, UNN and UNIPORT.
In May 2022, he released his debut album, "Billion Dollar Dream". The album's production team included Dr Jayswaarg, Insane Chips, Soo Flashy, Bada$$, Xtraordinaire, and Enaps and had inputs from Flavour, Psycho YP, Alpha P, Kofi Jamar, DJ Neptune and Dremo.[6][7]
Discography[edit]
Albums and Eps[edit]
- BILLION DOLLAR DREAM (Deluxe Version) (2023)[8]
- BILLION DOLLAR DREAM (2022)
- Ea$t N We$t (EP) (2021)
- Hood Boy Dreams (EP) (2020)
- Evil Twins (EP) (2024)[9]
Selected singles[edit]
- Already Made (2018)
- Last Last (feat. Quincy) (2018)
- Update (2019)
- Paper (2019)
- Hussle O Clock (feat. Tidinz) (2019)
- No More Nleka (feat. Zoro) (2020)
- Remember (Remix) (2020)
- Better Days Ahead (2020)
- Apology (2021)
- God Is Da Plug (2021)
- Oluoma (2021)
- 2022 (Freestyle) (2022)
- Back To Basics (2022)
- Owu Ite (Remix) (2022)
- Akpofegom (2022)
- Active (2022)
- My Bro (2023)[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Interview with Jeriq". DJ Booth.
- ^ Mix, Pulse (2022-10-02). "UC Dray releases new single featuring Jeriq titled 'Third Floor'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ a b "SPOTLIGHT: Igbo rapper JeriQ is out to join hip-hop A-listers". TheCable Lifestyle. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Award Winning Singer and Songwriter InsaneChips Set to Release Highly Anticipated EP "SOUNDS & RHYTHM" – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ Rapheal (2022-07-15). "Jeriq soars with Billion Dollar Dream". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Jeriq "Billion Dollar Dreams (Deluxe)" Album Review". MoreBranches. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Fast rising rapper, Jeriq drops "Billion Dollar Dream" album - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Fast rising rapper, Jeriq drops "Billion Dollar Dream" album - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Nigerian Talented artists Jeriq and PyschoYP have recently collaborated on an exciting new project entitled "Evil Twin."". Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-03-07). "Jeriq Taps Phyno for New Single "My Bro"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-03-27.