Ghetto University
{{Infobox album
| name = Ghetto University
| type = studio
| artist = Runtown
| cover = Ghetto University front cover.jpeg
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| released = {{Start date|2015|11|23}}
| recorded = 2013–2015
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| genre = Hip hop, Afropop, rap, dancehall
| length = {{Duration|m=|s=}}
| label = Eric Many
| producer = {{hlist|Jack Douglas Agu (executive producer)|Okwudili Umenyiora ({{abbr|exec.|executive producer}})|Shizzi|Maleek Berry|TSpize|El Puto|DJ Maphorisa|Pheelz|Badr Makhlouki|Del B|J Stunt}}
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| misc = {{Extra album cover
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| type = studio
| cover = Ghetto University back cover.jpeg
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| caption = The backside of the album
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{{Singles
| name = Ghetto University
| type = Studio
| single1 = Gallardo
| single1date = January 29, 2014
| single2 = The Banger
| single2date = December 9, 2014
| single3 = Bend Down Pause
| single3date = June 12, 2015
| single4 = Walahi
| single4date = November 2, 2015
}}
}}
Ghetto University is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Runtown.{{cite web|url=https://thenet.ng/runtown-ready-with-debut-album-ghetto-university/|title=Runtown ready with debut album ‘Ghetto University’|work=Nigeria Entertainment Today|last=Showemimo|first=Adedayo|date=24 October 2015|access-date=10 October 2015}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.tooxclusive.com/news/runtown-ghetto-university-album-f-dj-khaled-wizkid-phyno-see-tracklist/|title=Runtown – "Ghetto University" Album f. DJ Khaled , Wizkid , Phyno . See Tracklist.|work=tooXclusive|author=Tyler|date=9 November 2015|accessdate=10 October 2015}}
Background
Runtown first hinted at Ghetto University during an interview with Vanguard newspaper in 2014.{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/runtown-dreams-marrying-rihanna/|title=Runtown dreams of marrying Rihanna|work=Vanguard News|last=Sholola|first=Damilola|date=12 December 2014|accessdate=9 November 2015}} On 23 October 2015, the official release date for the album was announced via online media, followed by its cover art.{{cite news|url=http://notjustok.com/2015/10/23/runtown-set-to-release-debut-album-ghetto-university-view-cover/|title=Runtown Set To Release Debut Album "Ghetto University"; View Cover|work=NotJustOk|date=23 October 2015|accessdate=9 November 2015}}
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.{{cite news|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/runtown-wins-nea-awards/189998/|title=Runtown Wins NEA Awards|work=ThisDay Live|date=27 September 2014|accessdate=10 November 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120092048/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/runtown-wins-nea-awards/189998/|archivedate=20 November 2015}} 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".{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/the-official-naija-top-10-31122014/sxg4pm|title=The Official Naija Top 10|work=MTV Base|date=31 December 2014|accessdate=9 November 2015}} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/06/13/new-music-runtown-feat-wizkid-bend-down-pause/|title=New Music: Runtown feat. Wizkid – Bend Down Pause|work=BellaNaija|last=S.|first=Deji|date=13 June 2015|accessdate=10 November 2015}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Producer(s)
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| title1 = Money Bag
| note1 =featuring DJ Khaled
| writer1 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- Khaled Mohamed Khaled
}}
| extra1 = El Puto
| length1 = 3:28
| title2 = Let Me Love You
| note2 =
| writer2 = Douglas Jack Agu
| extra2 = Maleek Berry
| length2 = 3:39
| title3 = Gallardo
| note3 = featuring Davido
| writer3 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- David Adeleke
}}
| extra3 = T-Spize
| length3 = 3:26
| title4 = The Banger
| note4 =featuring Uhuru
| writer4 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- Themba Sekowe
- Nqobile Mahlanu
- Sihle Dlalisisa
- Xelimpilo Simelane
}}
| extra4 = DJ Maphorisa
| length4 = 3:28
| title5 = Kilofoshi
| note5 =
| writer5 = Douglas Jack Agu
| extra5 = Kill Beatz
| length5 =3:15
| title6 = Talk For Me
| note6 =
| writer6 = Douglas Jack Agu
| extra6 = Maleek Berry
| length6 = 3:02
| title7 = Ima Ndi Anyi Bu
| note7 = featuring Phyno
| writer7 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- Nelson Chibuzo Azubuike
}}
| extra7 = Shizzi
| length7 = 3:59
| title8 = Omalicha Nwa
| note8 =
| writer8 = Douglas Jack Agu
| extra8 = DJ Maphorisa
| length8 = 3:47
| title9 = Tuwo Shinkafa
| note9 = featuring Barbapappa
| writer9 = Douglas Jack Agu
| extra9 = Pheelz
| length9 = 3:48
| title10 = Ghetto University
| note10 =
| writer10 = Douglas Jack Agu
| extra10 = Shizzi
| length10 = 3:57
| title11 = Bend Down Pause
| note11 =featuring Wizkid
| writer11 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
}}
| extra11 = Del B
| length11 = 3:17
| title12 = Walahi
| note12 =
| writer12 = Douglas Jack Agu
| extra12 = Maleek Berry
| length12 = 3:33
| title13 = Lagos To Kampala
| note13 =featuring Wizkid
| writer13 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
}}
| extra13 = Maleek Berry
| length13 = 3:34
| title14 = My Guys
| note14 = featuring Anatii
| writer14 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- Anathi
}}
| extra14 = J Stunt
| length14 = 4:09
| title15 = Sarki Zaki
| note15 = featuring M.I & Hafeez
| writer15 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- Jude Abaga
- Hafeez
}}
| extra15 = Maleek Berry
| length15 = 3:50
| title16 = Tuwo Shinkafa (Moroccan Version)
| note16 =featuring Barbapappa
| writer16 = {{flatlist|
- Douglas Jack Agu
- Hafeez}}
| extra16 = Pheelz & Badr Makhlouki
| length16 = 4:26
| title17 = Na So The Story Go
| note17 =
| writer17 = Douglas Jack Agu
| extra17 = Shizzi
| length17 = 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
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;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 |
| scope="col"| Region
! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format(s) ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| Edition(s) ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
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| scope="row" | Worldwide
| November 23, 2015 | {{hlist|digital download|CD}} | Eric Many Entertainment | Standard | style="text-align:center;" | {{cite web|title=Ghetto University by Runtown on iTunes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ke/album/ghetto-university/id1059354516|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921184209/https://itunes.apple.com/ke/album/ghetto-university/id1059354516|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 21, 2016|website=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=23 November 2015|accessdate=8 July 2016}} |
References
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