Majesty Eric “STIQUES” StiQler is a Nigerian musician. Born in Kaduna, raised in London, originating from Imo state, his life has always been an interesting blend of cultures. His musical aspiration spurred out of the love and commitment he has always felt for music as an art. As a young lad he was taught to play classical piano pieces, was a boys’ brigade drummer and was always backstage in orchestral, opera and traditional concerts.
STIQUES is a rapper, singer, producer and music composer. His musical journey officially kicked off in 2003, starting with a performance at church, then birthday parties, little events here and there, and the big stages at University campus shows. He started professionally making music in 2006, as a full-time vocalist, music producer and studio engineer, since then it’s been microphones, beat machines, keyboards, adrenaline rush, studios and live music.
STIQUES is the self-proclaimed salt of the northern hemisphere Nigeria “Gishirin Arewa” as people from the north will say.
With influences from Dan-Marayan Jos, Frank Sinatra, Beethoven, Miles Davis, Fela, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Aretha Franklin, he has developed a taste for timeless music. His music infuses African rhythm with English orchestration and a pinch of deep cultural percussions to form a musical imperfection we like to call “Neo Afro Soul”. This music genre is pretty much grounded in deep emotions, northerness and the expressions of life from a highly artistic viewpoint (too much right???).
In recent times, STIQUES has run into a dilemma, the option of delving into popular Nigerian music in a bid to get discovered and instantly succeed or sticking with the kind of music he has grown to love and craft in the hope that in the long run, originality will outshine trend.
Welcome to the generation of hybrid music, classic, traditional without a doubt and purely northern Nigerian. Unlock your inner northerner!
AUDIO: STIQUES – Barnawa Gockshire
