Douglas Jack Agu famously known as Runtown is a Nigerian vocalist lyricist and maker. He is an eminent performer who started his expert profession in 2007, after he delivered his presentation single Runtown. Additionally, he is known for his assorted melodic blending styles, and has worked together with a few artistes.
About The Singer Early Life;
Runtown was conceived on August 19, 1989 in Enugu State, Nigeria. He had his essential training in Lagos. At that point, he moved with his mom to Abuja after the demise of his dad. In 2007, he delivered his first single, Runtown, created by Soge. Next, he moved to Lagos with Phyno, and began doing joint efforts with specialists like J-Martins and Timaya in 2007.
In 2008, Runtown joined forces with Phyno, and they framed the Penthauze Music in Lagos. Under the Penthauze record name, he delivered two tunes Party Like its 1980 and Activity Pikin.
Hence in 2014, he marked an agreement with Eric-Many Entertainment, a record name claimed by Prince Okwudili Umenyiora, the CEO of Dilly Motors. Additionally, Runtown went to a style school in New York City to examine Fashion Management.
About The Singer Early Life;
Runtown is involved with Selena Leath whom he met in 2015. Selena is a model and entertainer, and has showed up in a few melodic recordings. Together, they have a child, Zamar. He likewise has an offspring (white lion) as a pet.
About The Singer Discography;
Runtown has produced 10 music videos, 17 singles and 1 studio album.
Ghetto University Album
Runtown delivered his introduction studio collection, Ghetto University on November 23, 2015 by the Eric Many Entertainment through MTN Music Plus gateway. He was the chief maker with Okwudili Umenyiora. A portion of the makers that upheld the creation are Shizzi, Maleek Berry, TSpize, ElPuto, DJ Maphorisa, Pheelz, Badr Makhlouki, Del B, and J Stunt. Additionally, Davido, Wizkid, and Uhuru showed up in the collection.
Out and out, the collection has 17 tracks; the singles include: Gallardo (2014), The Banger (2014), Bend Down Pause (2014), and Walahi (2014). The collection produced a huge number of Naira on the music entrance, which made Runtown debut on the rundown of top 5 most streamed craftsman.
Gallardo
Runtown delivered Gallardo as his lead single on January 29, 2014. It was delivered by TSpize including vocals from Davido, appearance appearances from Patoranking, Skales and Phyno.
The music video was coordinated in Nigeria by Clarence Peters and transferred on You tube on March 5, 2014. The video had a great many perspectives soon after it was transferred, and it appeared as number one on MTV Base’s authentic Naija Top 10 outline.
Likewise, the collection won Best Collaboration of the Year in the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Gallardo was the tune that guided Runtown to fame.
Runtown’s Songs
- Runtown, 2007
- Are You not entertained, 2007
- Party Like It’s 1980, 2008
- Activity Pikin, 2008
- Forever, 2010
- Aunty Tolu ft Timaya, 2012
- The Control, 2013
- Gallardo, 2014
- Successful, 2014
- Domot, 2014
- Baby Answer, 2014
- My Matter, ft Timaya, 2014
- The Banger, ft Uhuru, 2014
- The Latest, 2015
- Bend Down Pause, ft Wizkid, 2015
- Walahi, 2015
- Lagos to Kampala, ft Wizkid, 2015
- Mad Over You, 2016
- For Life, 2017
Soundgod Music Group
In June 2018, Runtown dispatched his record name, Soundgod Music Group. He dispatched this gathering after the termination of his agreement with the Eric Many Entertainment Record Label. Soundgod Music bunch is a 360 degree music and amusement organization that reclassifies the matter of music in Africa.
We Are New Africa (WANA)
Runtown dispatched a cause Project: We Are New Africa in June 2018. He dispatched WANA with his colleagues – Ugo Mozie and Ifeanyi Nwune. WANA is set up to teach, and motivate Africans with inventive personalities to push past their social limits.
It is a strengthening venture that means to offer back to the general public by building foundation for the less special in nearby networks. It will likewise give preparing plans and learning instruments for understudies, vagrants and the genuinely tested.
Singer Award
- Best Collaboration of the Year, ‘Gallardo’ Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2014
- African Artiste Of The Year, Ghana Music Awards, 2017
- Best Collaboration of the Year, Soundcity Music MVP Awards, 2017
- Viewers Choice, Soundcity Music MVP Awards, 2017
- Artiste of the Year Award, Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards, 2017
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