Israel Kolade Idowu (aka Run's T) was born and raised in Ibadan, one of Nigeria's ancient cities. He grew up in a close knit Christian family, with his parents adhering strictly to their chosen Christian Religion. After elementary school, Run's T attended Government College Apata, Ibadan. At age of eight, he was a member of a choir group in his primary school. His voice endeared him to his church's choir master and fellow worshipers alike. He was always involved in the end of year choir party for his Christ Apostolic Church. (C.A.C)

Run's T continued his love for music while in secondary school. After graduating from Government College Ibadan, Run's T was admitted to the University of Ibadan. During his time at the University, he was inseparable from music. While in the University, he formed a band with two if his friends called "D Angles". The group engaged themselves by touring other University campuses in Western Nigeria. Touring with his band mates, took him far away from his academic studies. Eventually, he realized that he could not handle the demands of academics, together with the passion he had for music. He then decided to dedicate his time and focus on his music. This decision to pursue music, his first love, led him to leave the University of Ibadan.

Run's T is a people person, as he is liked by all. Run's T is an organizer who always bring people together. He has a knack for making things happen. It is no wonder he was nicknamed RUNS MAN by his friends and fans, meaning, "The man who makes things happen, out of nothing.". Today he goes by the nickname "Run's T".

Run's T shifted into high gear after leaving the University of Ibadan. In the proceeding years, he went all out to carve a niche for himself within the Nigerian music arena. His dedication to music was to get him series of spots appearances at several high profile concerts in Nigeria, including the Benson & Hedges shows and Rothmans Groove Nigeria where he was 3rd in show studded with 36 entrants. At this point in his musical life, he became convinced that the path he had chosen was the right one. Armed with this conviction, he decided to travel abroad to widen his world view and to use it as a tool to enhance his musical career. Run's T left Nigeria for Amsterdam in mid 2005. He later arrived in Canada where he met a fellow Nigerian producer who instantly spotted his natural vocal talent. This raw vocal talent was to be later fully exploited by his record label OddRuff Inc. in the creation of Hip Life and Dance Hall recordings.

Run's T grew up listening to legends like Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, Sonny Okosun and Afrobeat King Fela Anikulapo Kuti who he calls his role model and describes him as phenomenal. When asked why he chose the radical Afrobeat legend as his role model, Run's T was quick to point out that Fela "the artist" stood for social justice and was a true freedom fighter, a man of the masses who was always fighting social ills through his music.

Run's T is touching his fans around the world with his music. He is constantly finding new ways of touching people with his music as well as performing on various stages in Canada and the US. In the summer of 2008, he performed alongside Majek Fashek, Tu Face, Blacko and a host of other Nigerian artists in Canada. His recently released album, titled "Rearranged", boasts of collaborations with the likes of Jae Baz and the versatile Blacko, both of whom are also based in Canada. Run's T is constantly working hard and patiently waiting to deliver the kind of sound recordings that will put him in the class of some of the world's finest. In his words, "No price is to high to pay for success.

Run's T plans to impact his knowledge and experience in music sometime in the near future by setting up a training school for young talents in Nigeria. "Music is my life" he says and "no slowing down" until he gets to the top. "I want to represent Nigeria. I have aspirations to travel the world over and I see music as providing that opportunity for me. There is so much going on around the world and I want to travel and experience new places and cultures. I would like to perform in Japan, China, Brazil, Paris, London, Rome, Berlin and have people of all cultures enjoy my music.".