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Runtown Biography

Runtown is no doubt one of the trailblazing artist in the Nigerian music industry. Douglas Agu popularly known by his stage name Runtown, is a top-notch singer, songwriter and producer in Nigeria.

He introduced himself to the music industry with his “Gallardo” single which he featured sounds from Davido. The song later  went on to win best collaboration song at the 2014 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Runtown released his debut studio album titled Ghetto University in 2015 . The album later made over 35 million Naira on the music portals making him one of the top 5 most  Streamed  artist.

He  released the hit song mad over you , which featured at number 38 on the Billboard Twitter top track charts.

Runtown once said in a  magazine interview that the song was inspired by African beauty. With albums like Ghetto university 2014 and tradition, Runtown has proved he is a name to reckon with in the Nigerian music industry. Here are the best songs by Runtown.

1. MAD OVER YOU
This song by Nigerian singer Runtown aka Soundgod is a one of a kind fusion tune mixed with Ghanaian tunes. The song is  Produced by  Del’B. The song is a track he dropped after his debut album Ghetto University in 2014.

With notable lyrics like  ‘Ghana girl say she wan marry me o, I hope say she sabi cook wache, Hope your love dey sweet pass sheto’ we’ll conclude that  the song has grown to be a club and street favorite.

The song was also complemented with a visual that was directed by Clarence Peters. Lovely song here. Check it out.

 

2. FOR LIFE
The Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Runtown on this powerful love song talks about a love interest he would love to cherish for life. The song was produced the hitmaker – Krizbeatz.

The song overtime has received massive Airplay on TV and Radio stations, also has been featured on major musical charts in Nigeria. The visuals to the beautiful song was shot and directed by Meji Alabi . Lovely song here. Check it out.

 

3. ENERGY
This song by Runtown  has a wonderful energy to it. The song was produced by Del’B.This song is a track off his second studio album Tradition.

This song has received major airplay on TV and radio stations in Nigeria, also featuring on major musical charts in Nigeria.

The beautiful visuals to the song was directed by Isaac Yowman. Nice song and we are loving it. Check it out.

4. EMOTIONS
This song was released exactly as a snippet into his Tradition album, to serve as an appetizer ahead of what is to come. As the title implies is a lovers tune that finds the singer in his feelings over a love interest.

The song was produced by Spellz. Runtown in the song showed his vulnerability  has he repeatedly pledged to give his all to his love interest who has caught his heart.

The  Afro-pop tune is the second song on the 6-track Tradition EP . This song has received massive airplay over the time of its release both on TV and Radio stations in Nigeria. The awesome visuals to the song was shot and directed by Sesan. Check it out.

 

5. UNLEASH
This song by the soundgod himself  features American rapper Fekky. This was Runtown’s first official single in  2018. This song is such a big vibe and it’s still surprisingly, currently making waves among fans.

In the song, Runtown talks about too many problems he faced while growing, how he conquered them and how it pushed him to love a certain girl who always gave him peace of mind.

The song turned out to be one of the tracks of his latest E.P “Tradition”  at the number 6 position which is the last track on the brilliant album.This song enjoyed massive airplay on Radio and TV stations, also featuring on major musical charts  in Nigeria.

The  visuals to the song was shot and directed by Issac Yowman and has over 6.4 million views on YouTube since it was published in August 2018. Lovely song here. Check it out.

 

6. OH OH OH
This song by Soundgod Music boss, Runtown saw him team up with Jamaican talented artiste, Popcaan and is also a remix to his previous single Oh Oh Oh (Lucie).

The song produced by Del B was released last year and became fans favorite. It enjoyed massive airplay both on Radio and TV stations and was on major music charts in Nigeria.

The song was complemented with a visual directed by Isaac Yowman . Nice song here. Check it out.

 

7. GALLARDO
This song by Nigerian singer Runtown saw him sing about what he says is his major car brand. This song featured DMW boss Davido. The hit track is a track off his University of Ghetto album in 2014.

The song over its time of release has become a major club favorite and has enjoyed massive airplay. The song was produced by Tspice The visuals to the song was directed by Capital hill dreams. Check it out.

 

8. LATEST
This is a love song by Nigerian Musician Runtown aka Soundgod. The song saw him talk about his love interest which he concludes is the latest commodity. This song was produced by Shizzi, A&R by Bankulii.

The visual to the song  was shot in Johannesburg/Sun City, South Africa and directed directed by Sesan. Nice song here, check it out.

 

9. LAGOS TO KAMPALA
This is a track off Runtown’s debut album, Ghetto University.This song features Nigerian Singer Star Boy aka Wizkid. The song since its time of release has received massive airplay on TV and Radio Station.

The visuals to the song was directed by Sesan. Lovely song. Check it out.

 

10. BEND DOWN PAUSE
This is a dance-able tune by  Runtown which has a fantastic lyric that is sure to get stuck in your head. The song also saw him feature Nigerian singer  Starboy Wizkid.

The song was produced by Del B.The visuals to the song was shot and directed by Jay will (Game over) . Check it out.

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