Nigerian singer-songwriter Runtown has kickstarted the year 2025 with his latest single, Do Me, via Soundgod Music. Known for his genre-blending style that fuses Afrobeats, R&B, hip-hop, and sometimes reggae, Runtown delivers a track that has quickly captured the attention of fans and critics. The single, produced by Fadah, follows his 2024 release Flow and marks his first solo offering of 2025, signalling the buildup to a forthcoming project that he’s been teasing since late last year.
Do Me is a sultry, mid-tempo Afrobeats track with pop sensibilities, showcasing Runtown’s evolution as a sonic innovator. The song features a pulsating instrumental crafted by Fadah, with a standout bassline. Runtown’s vocal finesse shines through as he floats effortlessly over the beat, delivering a performance that blends emotional depth with a carefree, summery vibe. Background vocals add a rich layer to the track, earning praise for their seamless integration.
Lyrically, Do Me explores themes of love and desire, staying true to Runtown’s knack for crafting romantic anthems, a trait that propelled his 2016 hit Mad Over You to No. 38 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart. The song’s chorus and verses are said to exude a captivating chemistry between Runtown’s delivery and the instrumental, making it a track that demands repeat listens. At just over three minutes, Do Me is a concise yet impactful addition to Runtown’s catalogue, designed to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners.
Runtown’s career, which began in 2007, has been marked by significant milestones, including his breakout 2014 single Gallardo with Davido, which won Best Collaboration at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and the global success of Mad Over You. His debut album Ghetto University (2015) generated over ₦35 million on MTN Music Plus, cementing his status as a streaming giant in Nigeria. With Do Me, Runtown appears to be setting the stage for a new chapter, leveraging his established fanbase while aiming to capture a younger audience drawn to his fusion of classic Afrobeats with contemporary sounds. As he gears up for his next project, Do Me serves as a promising appetizer, proving that the Soundgod still has plenty of hits up his sleeve.
Listen to Do Me here.
