He grew up in Portmore, and was educated at Campion College in Kingston. Runkus credits his high school years for his diverse experiences of the “real world,” which he says are evident in the multi-dimensional quality of his music. His verses are packed with puns & punch lines that keep you listening until the very last note. “I want to move people; physically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. A lot of people are just existing and not feeling. I want to inspire people to regain their consciousness and vibrancy,” says Bennett.
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Music Updated December 7, 2015
Runkus on the Move!
It was the wide-brimmed hat, his lanky stature and lyrical dexterity that caught our attention in 2014. His performances at Reggae Sumfest, Live From Kingston and as Ky-Mani Marley’s guest on a recent tour of the US, have fixed Runkus on the radar of early adopters as one to watch. The December 4 release of “Move Yuh Feet” – the first single from his “Move In” EP – signals a brilliant 2016 for Romario “Runkus” Bennett.
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