Ghetto University
| Ghetto University | |
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| Released | November 23, 2015 |
| Recorded | 2013–2015 |
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| Label | Eric Many |
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Ghetto University is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Runtown.[1] It was released on 23 November 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, TSpize, 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", featuring Davido 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. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Money Bag" (featuring DJ Khaled) | Douglas Jack-Agu | El Puto | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Let Me Love You" | 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" | Jack-Agu | KillBeatz | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Talk for Me" | Jack-Agu | Maleek Berry | 3:02 |
| 7. | "Ima Ndi Anyi Bu" (featuring Phyno) |
| Shizzi | 3:59 |
| 8. | "Omalicha Nwa" | Jack-Agu | DJ Maphorisa | 3:47 |
| 9. | "Tuwo Shinkafa" (featuring Barbapappa) | Jack-Agu | Pheelz | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Ghetto University" | Jack-Agu | Shizzi | 3:57 |
| 11. | "Bend Down Pause" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Del B | 3:17 |
| 12. | "Walahi" | Jack-Agu | Maleek Berry | 3:33 |
| 13. | "Lagos to Kampala" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Maleek Berry | 3:34 |
| 14. | "My Guys" (featuring Anatii) |
| Jaystuntz | 4:09 |
| 15. | "Sarki Zaki" (featuring M.I and Hafeez) |
| Maleek Berry | 3:50 |
| 16. | "Tuwo Shinkafa (Moroccan Version)" (featuring Barbapappa) |
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| 4:26 |
| 17. | "Na So the Story Go" | Douglas Jack Agu | Shizzi | 3:45 |
Personnel
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | 23 November 2015 | Eric Many Entertainment | Standard | [8] |
References
- ↑ Showemimo, Adedayo (24 October 2015). "Runtown ready with debut album 'Ghetto University'". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. 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". This Day. 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.
- ↑ Sokunbi, 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. Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.