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He then moved to [[Lusaka]] and started working towards building his musical career in late 90s. He became a member of the [[Cypher Studios]] from 2000 through to 2003 when he left the group to pursue a solo career. He then worked with artists such as [[Black Muntu]], [[Danny Siulapwa|Danny]], [[Nasty D]] and the [[Amayenge]] band. He was particularly close with the Amayenge leader, [[Chris Chali]], whom he traveled with on various tours. | He then moved to [[Lusaka]] and started working towards building his musical career in late 90s. He became a member of the [[Cypher Studios]] from 2000 through to 2003 when he left the group to pursue a solo career. He then worked with artists such as [[Black Muntu]], [[Danny Siulapwa|Danny]], [[Nasty D]] and the [[Amayenge]] band. He was particularly close with the Amayenge leader, [[Chris Chali]], whom he traveled with on various tours. | ||
He released his debut album he named ‘[[Shibukombe Na Pulani (2002 album)|Shibukombe Na Pulani]]’ in 2002. His second album ‘[[Fu Tank]]’ released in 2004<ref name=allafrica>[http://allafrica.com/stories/200411040633.html Zambia: Runnel Launches 13-Track Album] AllAfrica, 4 November 2004</ref> set Runell in the limelight with his fan-base growing exponentially. He performed at important events to a variety of audience, including presidents. He made a number of trips both locally and internationally. In 2004 he set up his record label called '[[Showdown Entertainments]]' where he produced for notable artists such as [[Tommy D]], [[Israel|Exile]] (‘[[7 Days (album)|7 days]]' album) and [[K’millian]] ('[[Escape (album)|Escape]]' album). | He released his debut album he named ‘[[Shibukombe Na Pulani (2002 album)|Shibukombe Na Pulani]]’ in 2002. His second album ‘[[Fu Tank]]’ released in 2004<ref name=allafrica>[http://allafrica.com/stories/200411040633.html Zambia: Runnel Launches 13-Track Album] AllAfrica, 4 November 2004</ref> set Runell in the limelight with his fan-base growing exponentially. He performed at important events to a variety of audience, including presidents. He made a number of trips both locally and internationally. In 2004 he set up his record label called '[[Showdown Entertainments]]' where he produced for notable artists such as [[Tommy D]], [[Bryan]], [[Israel|Exile]] (‘[[7 Days (album)|7 days]]' album) and [[K’millian]] ('[[Escape (album)|Escape]]' album). | ||
In 2006 after performing at the [[Zambia International Trade Fair|Trade Fair]] on the Copperbelt, Runell survived a car accident along the [[Kitwe-Ndola Dual Carriageway]]. The accident later became inspiration for his fourth album, '[[Walishuka (2006 album)|Walishuka]]' ([[Bemba language|Bemba]] expression meaning ''You are lucky''). | In 2006 after performing at the [[Zambia International Trade Fair|Trade Fair]] on the Copperbelt, Runell survived a car accident along the [[Kitwe-Ndola Dual Carriageway]]. The accident later became inspiration for his fourth album, '[[Walishuka (2006 album)|Walishuka]]' ([[Bemba language|Bemba]] expression meaning ''You are lucky''). | ||
