Ghetto University

Ghetto University
Studio album by Runtown
Released November 23, 2015 (2015-11-23)
Recorded 2013–2015
Genre Hip hop, Afropop, rap, dancehall
Label Eric Many
Producer

Executive producers

  • Jack Douglas Agu
  • Okwudili Umenyiora

Additional producers

The backside of the album
Singles from Ghetto University
  1. "Gallardo (featuring Davido)"
    Released: January 29, 2014[1]
  2. "The Banger (featuring Uhuru)"
    Released: December 9, 2014[2]
  3. "Bend Down Pause (featuring Wizkid)"
    Released: June 12, 2015[3]
  4. "Walahi"
    Released: November 2, 2015[4]

Ghetto University is the debut studio album by Nigerian recording artist Runtown.[5] Released on November 23, 2015 through Eric Many Entertainment, the album was preceded by four singles which featured vocals from Davido, Wizkid and Uhuru. As the executive producer alongside Okwudili Umenyiora, Runtown collaborated with other music producers like Shizzi, T Spice, Del B, Maleek Berry, Uhuru and Pheelz.[6]

Background

Ghetto University was first hinted by Runtown in 2014 during an interview with Vanguard.[7] On 23 October 2015, the official release date for the album was announced via online media followed by its cover art.[8]

Singles

On 29 January 2014, the album's first single titled "Gallardo" was released and it went on to be voted as the "Best Collaboration of The Year" at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[9] It was followed by a Clarence Peters-directed music video which went on to peak at number one on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 for the "hottest videos aired on the show in 2014".[10] On 9 December 2014, Runtown released the album's second single titled "The Banger" featuring vocals from Uhuru and on 12 June 2015, "Bend Down Pause" which featured Wizkid was released as the album's third single with "Walahi" the fourth single.[11]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Money Bag" (featuring DJ Khaled)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Khaled Mohamed Khaled
El Puto Unknown
2. "Let Me Love You"  Douglas Jack AguMaleek Berry Unknown
3. "Gallardo" (featuring Davido)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • David Adeleke
T-Spice 3:28
4. "The Banger" (featuring Uhuru)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Themba Sekowe
  • Nqobile Mahlanu
  • Sihle Dlalisisa
  • Xelimpilo Simelane
DJ Maphorisa 3:29
5. "Kilofoshi"  Douglas Jack AguKill Beatz Unknown
6. "Talk For Me"  Douglas Jack AguMaleek Berry Unknown
7. "Ima Ndi Anyi Bu" (featuring Phyno)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Nelson Chibuzo Azubuike
Shizzi Unknown
8. "Omalicha Nwa"  Douglas Jack AguDJ Maphorisa Unknown
9. "Tuwo Shinkafa" (featuring Barbapappa)Douglas Jack AguPheelz Unknown
10. "Ghetto University"  Douglas Jack AguShizzi unknown
11. "Bend Down Pause" (featuring Wizkid)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Del B 3:48
12. "Walahi"  Douglas Jack AguMaleek Berry 3:33
13. "Lagos To Kampala" (featuring Wizkid)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Maleek Berry Unknown
14. "My Guys" (featuring Anatii)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Anathi
J Stunt Unknown
15. "Sarki Zaki" (featuring M.I & Hafeez)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Jude Abaga
  • Hafeez
Maleek Berry Unknown
16. "Tuwo Shinkafa (Moroccan Version)" (featuring Barbapappa)
  • Douglas Jack Agu
  • Hafeez
Pheelz & Badr Makhlouki Unknown
17. "Na So The Story Go"  Douglas Jack AguShizzi Unknown

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-Spice – 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 [12]

References

  1. ↑ Ovie O. (29 January 2014). "Runtown ft. Davido – Gallardo (Prod. TSpice)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  2. ↑ Showemimo, Dayo (12 December 2014). "Runtown teams up with Uhuru to produce 'The Banger'". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  3. ↑ Al Yusuf (12 December 2014). "Runtown – "Bend Down Pause" ft. Wizkid (Prod. By Del B)". tooXclusive. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  4. ↑ O., Ikenna (2 November 2015). "Runtown – Walahi (Prod. Maleek Berry)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Showemimo, Adedayo (24 October 2015). "Runtown ready with debut album 'Ghetto University'". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  6. ↑ Tyler (9 November 2015). "Runtown – "Ghetto University" Album f. DJ Khaled , Wizkid , Phyno . See Tracklist.". tooXclusive. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Sholola, Damilola (12 December 2014). "Runtown dreams of marrying Rihanna". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Runtown Set To Release Debut Album "Ghetto University"; View Cover". NotJustOk. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "Runtown Wins NEA Awards". ThisDay Live. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "The Official Naija Top 10". MTV Base. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  11. ↑ S., Deji (13 June 2015). "New Music: Runtown feat. Wizkid – Bend Down Pause". BellaNaija. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  12. ↑ "Ghetto University by Runtown on iTunes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
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