Runtown set to release EP in 2019

After a contract saga that had dragged for the better part of the last three years, singer Douglas Jack Agu, better known as Runtown reportedly emerged victorious in a court case following a judgement passed by the High Court, Abuja placing a restraining order on the boss of Eric Many Entertainment, Ukwudili Umenyiora, from interfering in his affairs.

A rebuttal statement was issued by Eric Many, disputing his reported victory over the record label.

The legal battle had led to a setback in his budding career as Runtown was unable to release new songs or perform at concerts during this period.

The new year has, however, brought some much-needed reprieve and Runtown is set to capitalise on this with the release of new materials as well as a European tour.

The Mad Over You singer kicked things off with the release of a compilation project, Soundgod Fest, a 20 track tape that contained a number of his previously released singles and remixes to his hit songs.

He has further announced that he has completed work on a new EP, which he titled, Afrobeats and Stadiums. The EP, which is the first under his independent platform, Soundgod Music, was inspired by watching musicians from across the world selling out stadiums, he says during an interview with OkayAfrica.

“We are trying to take Afrobeats to the real arenas of the world. You see how artists like The Weeknd are doing it in big arenas? Afrobeats deserve that kind of energy.

“So I am recording this project which will contain music for the world, but also music for my people. We have found that balance in the music and we’re about to drop the project on that wave.”