Gossip & Gists: Runtown’s Rise To Fame

Runtown, whose real name is Douglas Jack Agu is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer with a diverse musical style mix of hip-hop, R&B, reggae and rap. The singer who hails from Enugu state came into limelight after he collaborated with Davido on his song “Gallardo” and recently his latest track, ‘Mad Over You’ has been a hit.

Early Life

Runtown was born on 19 August 1989 in Enugu but grew up partly in Abuja and Lagos, where he finished his primary education. After the death of his father, he moved to Abuja with his mother who was working in the Ministry of Health. In 2005, he relocated to Enugu after his mother developed interest in politics; he went on to finish his secondary school education in Enugu State. Runtown is currently studying Fashion Management at a fashion school in New York City.

Career

Runtown released his first single titled “Runtown” which was produced by Soge in 2007. His 2010 single titled “Forever” had a video directed by IvanEdd. In 2012, Jamaican/American singer Laza Morgan featured Runtown on a song titled “High on You” which did big on the Caribbean charts. J. Martins featured Runtown on a song off his Elevation album titled “Tonight”; he also worked with Phyno on a song titled “Anam-Achi Vers-Achi” which was produced by WizzyPro.

Music: Mr. Spy Out With Another Tune, "Bless Me", Features Runtown

Mr. Spy, a singer/song writer from the Eastern part of Nigeria, has been doing music for a long time, after dropping his first album with hit songs like ONLY U & BEAUTY OF AFRICA, he is back again, working on new projects and new singles.

Mr. Spy has done songs with top Eastern Nigeria based artist ranging from MR. FLAVOUR, RAW, SLOW DOG, VANPEE, DIDI et al.

He has one of the best voices from the East, and he's been doing great, he's presently under the tutelage of DJ GUNZ EGBE, his new single "Bless Me", features Runtown and produced by NKWA$MITH.






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