After a two-year hiatus, enigmatic Nigerian Afrobeats star Runtown re-emerges to remind the world of his unfiltered musical genius. He releases his latest single, “Flow,” a healthy dose of the “too cool to care” nonchalance that characterizes only Runtown.
‘Flow” finds Runtown embodying the freedom in his sound and spirit, an Afrobeats groove layered with sleek, mellow riffs that’s impossible to ignore. Every note invites listeners to shed the weight of the world and revel in the now. Runtown’s vocals glide through the rhythm with a laid-back charm, pulling you into a vibe so chill it feels like the breeze off a tropical coast.
For an artist known to defy trends and set his own rules, Runtown is intransigent on everything essential to his core. This release captures the Runtown essence fans know and love, yet it showcases new depths honed over his break. Bold, unapologetic, and inherently cool, “Flow” exudes the kind of confidence that only comes from an artist who knows his worth and has nothing left to prove.
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Runtown, born Douglas Jack Agu, is singer, songwriter, and producer who has become one of Afrobeats’ most innovative and boundary-pushing voices. Known for his genre-blending sound and laid-back charisma, Runtown’s music seamlessly melds Afrobeat with elements of hip-hop, R&B, and reggae, creating tracks that resonate across borders and generations.
Runtown shot to fame with his 2014 hit single “Gallardo” featuring Davido, solidifying his position as an artist with a unique sound and undeniable presence. His breakthrough track “Mad Over You” in 2016 propelled him to global stardom, cementing his reputation as an artiste who’s capable of crafting irresistible anthems that embodies both the intensity of modern Afrobeats and the warmth of classic African rhythms. This song, alongside later hits like “For Life” and “Energy,” showcases his knack for storytelling, delivering lyrics that speak to universal themes of love, resilience, and mental freedom.
Throughout his career, Runtown has maintained an artistic independence that has allowed him to experiment fearlessly, and his sound reflects his own life experiences, from the bustling streets of Lagos to global travels and introspective moments in between. His music is as much a reflection of his Nigerian roots as it is of his global perspective, making Runtown a bridge between cultures and one of the earliest ambassadors of Afrobeats on the global stage.
With his unwavering dedication to his craft and a legacy already marked by groundbreaking hits, Runtown remains a crucial figure in modern African music, an artist whose influence reaches far beyond the music charts.
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