Ghetto University Explained
| Ghetto University |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Runtown |
| Cover: | Ghetto University front cover.jpeg |
| Recorded: | 2013 - 2015 |
| Genre: | Hip hop, Afropop, rap, dancehall |
| Label: | Eric Many |
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
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" 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]
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)
Notes and References
- Web site: Runtown ready with debut album ‘Ghetto University’. Nigeria Entertainment Today. Showemimo. Adedayo. 24 October 2015. 10 October 2015.
- Web site: Runtown – "Ghetto University" Album f. DJ Khaled, Wizkid, Phyno . See Tracklist.. tooXclusive. Tyler. 9 November 2015. 10 October 2015.
- News: Runtown dreams of marrying Rihanna. Vanguard News. Sholola. Damilola. 12 December 2014. 9 November 2015.
- News: Runtown Set To Release Debut Album "Ghetto University"; View Cover. NotJustOk. 23 October 2015. 9 November 2015.
- News: Runtown Wins NEA Awards. ThisDay Live. 27 September 2014. 10 November 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120092048/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/runtown-wins-nea-awards/189998/. 20 November 2015.
- Web site: The Official Naija Top 10. MTV Base. 31 December 2014. 9 November 2015.
- News: New Music: Runtown feat. Wizkid – Bend Down Pause. BellaNaija. S.. Deji. 13 June 2015. 10 November 2015.
- Web site: Ghetto University by Runtown on iTunes. iTunes Store. Apple Inc.. 23 November 2015. 8 July 2016.
