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2015 studio album by Runtown
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. 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.

Background

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

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. 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". 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.

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

Musicians
  • Davido – featured artist (track 3)
  • DJ Khaled – featured artist (track 1)
  • Uhuru – featured artist (track 4)
  • Phyno – featured artist (track 7)
  • Wizkid – featured artist (track 11, 13)
  • Hafeez – featured artist (track 15)
  • Anatii – featured artist (track 14)
  • Barbapappa – featured artist (track 9, 16)
  • M.I – featured artist (track 15)
Personnel
  • Sticky – mastering engineer
  • George Nathaniel – mixing engineer
  • Olabodeskills & Bugo – artwork artist
  • Kelechi Amadi – photographer
Producers
  • Runtown – production (track 3)
  • Maleek Berry – production (track 2, 6, 12, 13, 15)
  • DJ Maphorisa – production (track 4, 8)
  • J-Stunt – production (track 14)
  • Del B – production (track 11)
  • El Puto – production (track 1)
  • Shizzi – production (track 7, 10, 17)
  • T-Spize – production (track 3)
  • KillBeatz – production (track 5)
  • Badr Makhlouki – production (track 16)
  • Pheelz – production (track 9, 16)

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

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.
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