It had been over a year since Runtown left the public eye, his record appearances inclusive were dimmed. No features, nor stage performances or whatsoever art related contents were dished out. He barely stayed on the grams or walked the busy streets of Twitter. Rather, rumors kept flying around and fans kept asking multiple questions with high hopes that he was in safe hands. Many unanswered questions were afloat social media spaces at the time, to date that he returns in an old school style.<\/p>\n
During his disappearance, it seemed like we lost something we once loved and cherished. It felt much like a very peculiar sound we all glorified and bashed so much praise was no more, like it was buried. Runtown\u2019s absence was genuinely felt and it marked his sonic value and importance within the Nigerian soundscape most especially. Currently, the media and tabloids have it that he returns. On a 13-track most anticipated album tagged \u201cSigns,\u201d<\/a> the super star tailors relatable topics, vocally verberates so much brilliance and sustains his sonic originality. Nothing changed in particular except his fresh Afro-looks. Also, with something worthy of note which is how he confidently treads on various nostalgic sounds. Runtown\u2019s diversity comes alive on Signs. With a powerful storytelling which captured many experiences, Runtown rendered peak performances.<\/p>\n While one of the most notable appearances Runtown had prior to the break he took, was after he released \u201cE dey Happen,\u201d a project tagged \u201cSoundgod Fest ” alongside the iconic visuals for the latter track. He appeared publicly during the famed Nigerian #EndSars protest, where he was found protesting alongside fellow renowned music and entertainment top players within the creative landscape. As Runtown returns, he comes with the people in mind. He framed blur and ugly images of the average Nigerian past, societal issues collaged with unending struggles that reflected on the album opener titled \u201cSigns.\u201d<\/p>\n