Born Joshua Iniyezo on 8 November 1988, Solidstar hails from the Isoko minority ethnic group in Delta State, Nigeria, Specifically, his village is Aviara in Isoko South local government area of the state. He was born and bred in Ajegunle, but presently resides in Festac Town, Lagos.

Solidstar is a RNB singer who started singing and playing instruments,such as drums at the tender age of eight in his church choir and took to singing professionally in 2004.

He attended Goriola Primary and Oshodi Secondary School, Tolu Complex, Olodi Apapa for both his primary and secondary school education. He is looking to further his education soon.

SolidStar has previously mentioned 2face as a mentor and has also cited artistes like R-Kelly and Kelvin Little as having had a strong influence on his personality and music. He claims to also be inspired by God to write inspirational songs and is especially grateful to the "African Queen" crooner for all his contributions and fatherly advice being a senior colleague in the music industry.