Ghetto University

Ghetto University
Studio album by
Runtown
ReleasedNovember 23, 2015 (2015-11-23)
Recorded2013–2015
GenreHip hop, Afropop, rap, dancehall
LabelEric Many
Producer
Alternative cover
The backside of the album
Singles from Ghetto University
  1. "Gallardo"
    Released: January 29, 2014
  2. "The Banger"
    Released: December 9, 2014
  3. "Bend Down Pause"
    Released: June 12, 2015
  4. "Walahi"
    Released: November 2, 2015

Ghetto University is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Runtown.[1] It was released on November 23, 2015, by Eric Many Entertainment. The album was supported by four singles: "Gallardo", "The Banger", "Bend Down Pause" and "Walahi". It features guest appearances from Davido, Wizkid and Uhuru. As one of the album's executive producers, Runtown collaborated with producers such as Shizzi, T Spize, Del B, Maleek Berry, Uhuru and Pheelz.[2]

Background

Runtown first hinted at Ghetto University during an interview with Vanguard newspaper in 2014.[3] On 23 October 2015, the official release date for the album was announced via online media, followed by its cover art.[4]

Singles

"Gallardo" was released as the album's lead single On 29 January 2014. It won Best Collaboration of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[5] The accompanying music video for "Gallardo" was directed by Clarence Peters; it peaked at number one on MTV Base's list of the "Hottest Videos aired on the show in 2014".[6] On 9 December 2014, Runtown released the Uhuru-assisted "The Banger" as the album's second single. The Wizkid-assisted "Bend Down Pause" was released as the album's third single on 12 June 2015, and "Walahi" was released as the fourth single.[7]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Money Bag" (featuring DJ Khaled)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Khaled Mohamed Khaled
El Puto3:28
2."Let Me Love You"Douglas Jack AguMaleek Berry3:39
3."Gallardo" (featuring Davido)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • David Adeleke
T-Spize3:26
4."The Banger" (featuring Uhuru)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Themba Sekowe
  • Nqobile Mahlanu
  • Sihle Dlalisisa
  • Xelimpilo Simelane
DJ Maphorisa3:28
5."Kilofoshi"Douglas Jack AguKill Beatz3:15
6."Talk For Me"Douglas Jack AguMaleek Berry3:02
7."Ima Ndi Anyi Bu" (featuring Phyno)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Nelson Chibuzo Azubuike
Shizzi3:59
8."Omalicha Nwa"Douglas Jack AguDJ Maphorisa3:47
9."Tuwo Shinkafa" (featuring Barbapappa)Douglas Jack AguPheelz3:48
10."Ghetto University"Douglas Jack AguShizzi3:57
11."Bend Down Pause" (featuring Wizkid)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Del B3:17
12."Walahi"Douglas Jack AguMaleek Berry3:33
13."Lagos To Kampala" (featuring Wizkid)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Maleek Berry3:34
14."My Guys" (featuring Anatii)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Anathi
J Stunt4:09
15."Sarki Zaki" (featuring M.I & Hafeez)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Jude Abaga
  • Hafeez
Maleek Berry3:50
16."Tuwo Shinkafa (Moroccan Version)" (featuring Barbapappa)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Hafeez
Pheelz & Badr Makhlouki4:26
17."Na So The Story Go"Douglas Jack AguShizzi3:45

Personnel

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
Worldwide November 23, 2015
Eric Many Entertainment Standard [8]

References

  1. ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (24 October 2015). "Runtown ready with debut album 'Ghetto University'". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  2. ^ Tyler (9 November 2015). "Runtown – "Ghetto University" Album f. DJ Khaled , Wizkid , Phyno . See Tracklist". tooXclusive. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  3. ^ Sholola, Damilola (12 December 2014). "Runtown dreams of marrying Rihanna". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Runtown Set To Release Debut Album "Ghetto University"; View Cover". NotJustOk. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Runtown Wins NEA Awards". ThisDay Live. 27 September 2014. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  6. ^ "The Official Naija Top 10". MTV Base. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  7. ^ S., Deji (13 June 2015). "New Music: Runtown feat. Wizkid – Bend Down Pause". BellaNaija. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  8. ^ "Ghetto University by Runtown on iTunes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2016.