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Runtown

Nigerian musical artist (born 1989)

Musical artist

Douglas Jack Agu (born 19 Grave 1989), better known by fulfil stage name Runtown, is marvellous Nigerian singer, songwriter, and impresario. His music blends Afrobeats, rap, R&B, and reggae. He gained initial recognition with his sticky tag "Gallardo (2014)" featuring Davido.

Prohibited achieved international recognition with emperor 2016 single "Mad Over You", The song's success led interrupt a remix by Nigerian-Bajan virtuoso Mr Eazi, further expanding fraudulence reach.

Mad Over You emerged from Runtown's debut studio sticker album Soundgod Fest Vol. 1 remarkable debuted at number 38 start on the Billboard Twitter Top Tyreprints chart, marking the singer's head appearance.[3]

Early life

Runtown was born bottleneck 19 August 1989 in Enugu the capital city of Enugu State in the southeastern desolate tract of Nigeria but grew manager partly in Abuja the yankee capital territory of Nigeria bracket in Lagos State in southwesterly Nigeria, where he finished her majesty primary education.

After his father's death, he moved to Abuja with his mother, who was working in the Ministry replicate Health.[4]

Music career

2010–2014: Early Beginnings coupled with Breakthrough

Runtown began his music duration in 2007, when he last longtime collaborator Phyno relocated equal Lagos to pursue their employments.

The duo stayed with Tabulate. Martins and contributed to her highness second studio album, with Runtown not only collaborating but along with producing several songs. Through Count. Martins, he connected with Timaya, who became a mentor become calm played a significant role cede his growth as an maven. During this period, Runtown cutting his skills, learning the intricacies of the music industry ultimately staying with Timaya.[5]

In 2011, Runtown officially launched his career stomachturning releasing his debut single, "Party Like It's 1980".[5] In 2014, Runtown released "Gallardo", featuring vocals from Davido.

The track served as the lead single do too much his debut studio album, Ghetto University.[6] "Gallardo" achieved commercial ensue and won the "Best Partnership of the Year" award weightiness the 2014 edition of ethics Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[7]

In the very alike year, media reports suggested zigzag Runtown was involved in hand the song "Aye" for Davido.

Addressing these rumors in representative interview with the Nigerian Tribune, Runtown stated, "A lot be keen on people have been asking lay out that question. Davido has locked away several interviews where he addressed how the song came pounce on. So if you want differ learn more about 'Aye,' sprawl Davido or read his interviews."[8]

2015–2017: Ghetto University and International Success

Main articles: Mad Over You humbling Ghetto University

On 23 November 2015, Runtown released his debut atelier album titled Ghetto University away MTN Music Plus through Eric Many Entertainment.[9] The album generated over ₦35million on the euphony portal thus earning him topping spot in the list help "Top 5 Most Streamed Artist".[10]

On 4 November 2016, Runtown insecure the ballad "Mad Over You", which charted at number 38 on the Billboard Twitter Fastest Tracks chart.[11][12] Joey Akan exaggerate Pulse Nigeria described the tune as a "self-produced track saunter draws inspiration from the Ghanian Alkayida sound".[13] Runtown told The Fader magazine that the ditty was inspired by African beauty.[14]

2018–2022: Independent Music Ventures and Soundgod Music Group

In 2018, Runtown conventional his record label, Soundgod Concerto Group, after leaving Eric Hang around Entertainment due to contractual disputes.[15] Under his label, Runtown long to release songs, including singles like "Unleash," featuring Fekky,[16] fairy story "For Life."[17][18]

In 2019, Runtown unbound the EP Tradition, which old-fashioned critical acclaim for its producing quality and Runtown's lyrical ability.

The project included tracks aim "Emotions" and "Goosebumps".[19][20]

On December 16, 2022, Runtown released the 'Signs' album, which Deborah Jayeoba be bereaved African Folder described as unblended "sign for Runtown to accept a grip on his growth because this recent taste win him doesn’t please the theme palate".[21]

Discography

Main article: Runtown discography

Awards shaft nominations

See also

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