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]
| Ghetto University | |
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| Released | November 23, 2015 |
| Recorded | 2013–2015 |
| Genre | Hip hop, Afropop, rap, dancehall |
| Label | Eric Many |
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 The backside of the album | |
| Singles from Ghetto University | |
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Background
editRuntown 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
edit"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
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Money Bag" (featuring DJ Khaled) |
| El Puto | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Let Me Love You" | Douglas Jack Agu | Maleek Berry | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Gallardo" (featuring Davido) |
| T-Spize | 3:26 |
| 4. | "The Banger" (featuring Uhuru) |
| DJ Maphorisa | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Kilofoshi" | Douglas Jack Agu | Kill Beatz | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Talk For Me" | Douglas Jack Agu | Maleek Berry | 3:02 |
| 7. | "Ima Ndi Anyi Bu" (featuring Phyno) |
| Shizzi | 3:59 |
| 8. | "Omalicha Nwa" | Douglas Jack Agu | DJ Maphorisa | 3:47 |
| 9. | "Tuwo Shinkafa" (featuring Barbapappa) | Douglas Jack Agu | Pheelz | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Ghetto University" | Douglas Jack Agu | Shizzi | 3:57 |
| 11. | "Bend Down Pause" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Del B | 3:17 |
| 12. | "Walahi" | Douglas Jack Agu | Maleek Berry | 3:33 |
| 13. | "Lagos To Kampala" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Maleek Berry | 3:34 |
| 14. | "My Guys" (featuring Anatii) |
| J Stunt | 4:09 |
| 15. | "Sarki Zaki" (featuring M.I & Hafeez) |
| Maleek Berry | 3:50 |
| 16. | "Tuwo Shinkafa (Moroccan Version)" (featuring Barbapappa) |
| Pheelz & Badr Makhlouki | 4:26 |
| 17. | "Na So The Story Go" | Douglas Jack Agu | Shizzi | 3:45 |
Personnel
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | November 23, 2015 | Eric Many Entertainment | Standard | [8] |
References
edit- ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (24 October 2015). "Runtown ready with debut album 'Ghetto University'". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ Tyler (9 November 2015). "Runtown – "Ghetto University" Album f. DJ Khaled , Wizkid , Phyno . See Tracklist". tooXclusive. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ Sholola, Damilola (12 December 2014). "Runtown dreams of marrying Rihanna". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "Runtown Set To Release Debut Album "Ghetto University"; View Cover". NotJustOk. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "Runtown Wins NEA Awards". ThisDay Live. 27 September 2014. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "The Official Naija Top 10". MTV Base. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ S., Deji (13 June 2015). "New Music: Runtown feat. Wizkid – Bend Down Pause". BellaNaija. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Ghetto University by Runtown on iTunes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2016.