Ghetto University

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]

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
"Gallardo" Released: January 29, 2014 "The Banger" Released: December 9, 2014 "Bend Down Pause" Released: June 12, 2015 "Walahi" Released: November 2, 2015

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]

Track listing

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

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)

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Edition(s)	Ref.
Worldwide	November 23, 2015	digital download CD	Eric Many Entertainment	Standard	[8]

References

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. Retrieved 8 July 2016.