Ghetto University

2015 studio album by Runtown

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|

* Jack Douglas Agu (exec.)
* Okwudili Umenyiora (exec.)
* Shizzi
* Maleek Berry
* TSpize
* El Puto
* DJ Maphorisa
* Pheelz
* Badr Makhlouki
* Del B
* J Stunt

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

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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

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"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

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No.| Title| Writer(s)| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Money Bag" (featuring DJ Khaled)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* Khaled Mohamed Khaled

| El Puto| 3:28
2.| "Let Me Love You"| Douglas Jack Agu| Maleek Berry| 3:39
3.| "Gallardo" (featuring Davido)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* David Adeleke

| T-Spize| 3:26
4.| "The Banger" (featuring Uhuru)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* Themba Sekowe
* Nqobile Mahlanu
* Sihle Dlalisisa
* Xelimpilo Simelane

| 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)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* Nelson Chibuzo Azubuike

| 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)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun

| Del B| 3:17
12.| "Walahi"| Douglas Jack Agu| Maleek Berry| 3:33
13.| "Lagos To Kampala" (featuring Wizkid)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun

| Maleek Berry| 3:34
14.| "My Guys" (featuring Anatii)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* Anathi

| J Stunt| 4:09
15.| "Sarki Zaki" (featuring M.I & Hafeez)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* Jude Abaga
* Hafeez

| Maleek Berry| 3:50
16.| "Tuwo Shinkafa (Moroccan Version)" (featuring Barbapappa)|

* Douglas Jack Agu
* Hafeez

| Pheelz & Badr Makhlouki| 4:26
17.| "Na So The Story Go"| Douglas Jack Agu| Shizzi| 3:45

## Personnel

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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)

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## Release history

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List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference  Region  | Date  | Format(s)  | Label  | Edition(s)  | Ref.

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Worldwide  | November 23, 2015  |

* digital download
* CD

| Eric Many Entertainment  | Standard  | [8]

## References

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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. Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.

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* Ghetto University (2015)

Singles|

* "Gallardo"
* "The Banger"
* "Mad Over You"

Featured singles|

* "Emergency"

Cameo appearance|

* "Aye"

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